To qualify as a full-time student, a student must be enrolled for least at least 12 credits per semester. Only full-time students (carrying at least 12 credits) are eligible for federal, state, or University financial aid and for on-campus housing. In order to complete the bachelor’s degree in eight semesters (four years), however, students must register for 15 credits per semester. A full-time, matriculating student is charged the full-time tuition rate. Students carrying fewer than 12 credits per semester must request a part-time status form from the Registrar’s Office to be considered part time; otherwise, they will be charged full-time tuition. Part-time students are not eligible for any non-need-based university funding (e.g. merit scholarships/grants) or on-campus housing. Part-time students may be eligible for federal, state, or university need based financial aid. A part-time student is subject to the same academic regulations and degree requirements as a full-time degree candidate. In addition, part-time students must maintain an acceptable degree of academic progress and continuity of studies. Part-time students are not eligible for the Dean’s List. Part-time students are charged per credit. A full-time, matriculating student may become a part-time degree candidate by completing a part-time student form, available in the Office of the Registrar; the form must be renewed each semester.