Course Program of Study (CPoS) refers to the federal regulation that mandates that financial aid can be awarded only to coursework that fulfills requirements in students’ documented degree plans. CPoS uses information from Bethel’s degree audit program for each financial aid recipient to determine the student’s enrollment level (full-time, half-time, etc.) based solely on courses which are required for a student’s program of study. 

Financial aid disbursements are reduced when the CPoS enrollment status is less than the requirement for the financial aid program. Courses that do not count toward the student’s degree, certificate, or other recognized credential, cannot be used to determine financial aid enrollment status unless they are eligible remedial courses.

For more information on CPoS and pertinent deadlines, contact the Financial Aid Office.  

Appealing CPoS Ineligibility

If a student believes that coursework not considered eligible for financial aid should be eligible, they may appeal that decision.