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The Inter American University of Puerto Rico grants financial assistance, within limits set by the funding sources, to students who meet the requirements established to obtain such assistance. The eligibility of applicants for financial aid is reviewed annually.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, free of cost, can be completed online at www.fasfastudentaid.gov.

Military personnel, veterans, and other duly qualified persons may use veterans’ benefits that current laws allow. Information about these programs can be obtained through the Department of Veterans Affairs website or at the Registrar’s Offices at the campuses.

Funds for economic assistance come from various sources: the United States Government (Federal Funds), the Government of the Commonwealth (State Funds), the Inter-American University of Puerto Rico (Institutional Funds), and private entities. Students who complete the academic requirements for a first bachelor’s degree are not eligible for Federal Pell Grants, Federal SEOG Grants, and some state programs, even if they have not applied for graduation.

Scholarships and Requirements

Maximum Time Requirements for Receiving Federal Financial Assistance

The length of study during which a student is eligible for federal financial aid depends on the duration of their program of study as defined by the University. For such purposes, the University has determined the length of its study programs according to the number of credits required to complete them. The student must complete their program of studies within at most 150% of the duration established by the program. The student also accumulates study time for transferred credits.

Federal Pell Grant (Federal Pell Grant)

The United States Government instituted this program as the foundation of financial aid programs for students. The student applies online at https://studentaid.gov/.

FAFSA Application Forms:

The incoming student completes the application online. Then, you can use the tutorial or visit the Financial Aid office on campus, where technical support will be provided.

The minimum academic requirement to receive federal funds.

At the end of the second year of study, the student must maintain the minimum index of 1.50 to receive federal financial aid.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

The Inter American University of Puerto Rico distributes this aid to students who still need to complete high school. Students with exceptional needs are served first in this program. Pell Grant participants have priority.

Federal Student Loans

Starting in 2022-2023, the Federal Student Loan Application is established; every student who wishes to apply for a federal loan must fill out the application and agree to the terms and conditions.

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Type of federal student loans

Direct Loan Program Interest Subsidized Loans: for eligible undergraduate students: Generally, no interest is charged on interest-subsidized loans while the student is in school at least half-time, during the grace period, and during periods of deferment.
Direct Unsubsidized Direct Loan Program Unsubsidized Loans: For eligible undergraduate students, graduate students, and students in professional degree programs for eligible undergraduate students, graduate students, and students in a professional graduate program. Interest is charged on unsubsidized loans during all periods.
Direct PLUS Loans: For parents of eligible dependent students. Graduate students and students who possess a master’s degree may receive PLUS loans from the Direct Loan Program. Interest will be charged during all periods.
Direct Consolidation Loans: For borrowing parents and eligible students. Consolidation loans combine the borrower’s qualified loans into a single loan. For more information about how interest rates are calculated on Direct Consolidation Loans, visit studentaid.gov/consolidation.

Default Rate

Year	Rate
2019	1.8
2018	3.00
2017	3.70
2016	2.70

The Aguadilla Campus complies with the regulations of the Office of Federal Student Aid of the U.S. Department of Education for the loans cohort default rate calculation. The Default Rate is the percentage of all outstanding loans that students have reported as defaulting after an extended period of late payments.

Federal Work Study Program (FWS)

Federal Government funds for this program are augmented by a contribution from Inter American University except when the Institution is exempted from this requirement. Participants are assigned a job for which they will receive a salary to defray part of the cost of their education. To the extent possible, the student will be given a job related to their field of study.

Institutional Scholarship

Every year, Inter American University allocates funds for fellowships according to the needs of the students. Also, the Institution provides a work-study program.

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Scope of Accreditation

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The Inter American University of Puerto Rico, Aguadilla Campus has the following Carnegie classification: Master’s Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Four-year, medium, initially nonresidential and is also approved to offer programs by the following method: Distance Education.

The Inter American University of Puerto Rico, Aguadilla Campus operates in the following geographic locations / The Inter American University of Puerto Rico, Aguadilla Campus operates in the following geographic locations:

Aguadilla Campus (Main)
Carr. 459 Int. 463 Bo. Corrales, Calero Sector
Aguadilla, PR 00605-2000

Additional Location
Department of Health Sciences / InterTEC
Carr 459 KM 1.5 INT, Bo. Montana Bo. Corrales Sector Calero
Aguadilla, PR 00605
Opened / Open since: 08/30/2011

Other Instructional Site
Orlando Cyber Study Center
13574 Village Drive Park Drive Suite 150
Orlando, FL 32837

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Accreditation Statement

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The Inter American University of Puerto Rico, Aguadilla Campus is an accredited institution and member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) www.msche.org. The accreditation status of the Inter American University of Puerto Rico, Aguadilla Campus is Reaffirmed Accreditation. The Commission’s most recent action on the accreditation status of the institution was taken on June 27, 2013 and was to reaffirm the accreditation.

MSCHE is an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

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Declaración de Acreditación

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La Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Aguadilla es una institución acreditada y miembro de la Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) www.msche.org. El estatus de acreditación de la Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Aguadilla es de Acreditación Reafirmada. La acción más reciente de la Comisión sobre el estatus de acreditación de la institución se tomó el 27 de junio de 2013 y fue para reafirmar la acreditación.

La MSCHE es una agencia de acreditación institucional reconocida por la Secretaría de Educación de los Estados Unidos y el Consejo para la Acreditación de la Educación Superior (CHEA)

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Alcance de la Acreditación

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La Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Aguadilla tiene la siguiente clasificación Carnegie: Master’s Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Four-year, medium, initially nonresidential y también está aprobada para ofrecer programas por el siguiente método: Educación a Distancia.

La Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Aguadilla opera en las siguientes ubicaciones geográficas / La Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Aguadilla opera en las siguientes ubicaciones geográficas:

Recinto de Aguadilla (Principal)
Carr. 459 Int. 463 Bo. Corrales, Sector Calero
Aguadilla, PR 00605-2000

Ubicación Adicional
Departamento de Ciencias de la Salud / InterTEC
Carr 459 KM 1.5 INT, Bo. Montana Bo. Corrales Sector Calero
Aguadilla, PR 00605
Opened / Abierto desde: 08/30/2011

Otro sitio de Instrucción
Orlando Cyber Study Center
13574 Village Drive Park Drive Suite 150
Orlando, FL 32837

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Estatus de la Acreditación con MSCHE

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Acreditación Reafirmada

La Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico- Recinto de Aguadilla es una institución acreditada y miembro de la Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) www.msche.org. El estado de acreditación de UIPR-Recinto de Aguadilla, es Acreditación Reafirmada. La acción más reciente de la Comisión sobre el estado de acreditación de la institución en 2013 fue reafirmar la acreditación. MSCHE es una agencia de acreditación institucional reconocida por el Secretario de Educación de los Estados Unidos y el Consejo para la Acreditación de la Educación Superior (CHEA).

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Verificación de Cumplimiento

Institutional Federal Compliance Report

1. Student Identity Verification in Distance and Correspondence Education

	Evidence to Demonstrate Compliance:
1. Policies and/or procedures used to ensure student identity verification in distance or correspondence education courses	Student and Faculty Authentication Procedure Students Identity Policy and Procedure: Institutional Adoption Tools for Distance Education Authentication Policies Weblink for Authentication Process: https://aguadilla.inter.edu/online/apoyo-al-estudiante-2-2/ Weblink for Academic Integrity and Proctor Test information: https://aguadilla.inter.edu/online/examenes-custodiados/ Authorization to Carry Out Personal and Academic Procedures Authorization Document.pdf
2. Policies and/or procedure(s) regarding the protection of privacy (i.e. FERPA) for students enrolled in distance and correspondence courses or programs, including password verification	Student and Faculty Authentication Procedures Protection of Privacy for Online Students Weblink to University Policy Regarding Student and Alumni Directory (FERPA) https://inter.smartcatalogiq.com/2021-2022/general-catalog-2021-2022/norms-and-services-related-to-the-office-of-the-registrar/university-policy-regarding-students-and-alumni-directory/
3. Procedure(s) for notifying students about any projected additional charges associated with student identity verification. Evidence should include URLs, catalogs, student handbooks, and other locations of any alternative institutional website documenting required disclosures	2022-2023 Tuition and Fees Bulletin Student Consumer Manual Weblink for Tuition and Fees: https://documentos.inter.edu/#101-432-2022-2023-tuition-and-fees-bulletins General Information on Financial Aid Aguadilla Weblink for Tuition and Fees: https://aguadilla.inter.edu/academia/divulgacion/costos-2/

2. Transfer of Credit Policies and Articulation Agreements

	Evidence to Demonstrate Compliance:
1. Policies and procedures for making decisions about the transfer of credits earned at other institutions (regardless of modality) including any types of institutions or sources from which credits are not accepted. The policy or procedure must include a statement of the criteria established by the institution regarding the transfer of credit earned at another institution of higher education. *Demonstrate public disclosure of policy by URL, catalog, or other public location	Undergraduate Transfer Credit Policies Graduate Programs Transfer Credit Policy Admission of Transfer Students: Admission of Transfer Students https://inter.smartcatalogiq.com/2021-2022/General-Catalog-2021-2022/Admission-to-the-University/Admission-of-Transfer-Students Technical Certificate Programs https://inter.smartcatalogiq.com/2021-2022/technical-certificate-programs-catalog-2021-2022/academic-information/admission-of-transfer-students/ Undergraduate Programs https://inter.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2021-2022/general-catalog-2021-2022/admission-to-the-university/admission-of-transfer-students/ Graduate Programs https://inter.smartcatalogiq.com/2021-2022/graduate-catalog-2021-2022/admission-to-master-s-and-doctoral-programs/admission-of-transfer-students-to-master-s-programs/ Provisional Admission: Provisional Admission of Transfer Students https://inter.smartcatalogiq.com/2021-2022/General-Catalog-2021-2022/Admission-to-the-University/Provisional-Admission-of-Transfer-Students Provisional Admission of Transfer Students to Master’s Programs https://inter.smartcatalogiq.com/2021-2022/Graduate-Catalog-2021-2022/Admission-to-Master-s-and-Doctoral-Programs/Provisional-Admission-to-Master-s-Programs Transfer of Credit Policy https://inter.smartcatalogiq.com/2021-2022/General-Catalog-2021-2022/Admission-to-the-University/Transfer-Credit-Policy Provisions Applicable to All Types of Transfers https://inter.smartcatalogiq.com/2021-2022/General-Catalog-2021-2022/Admission-to-the-University/Provisions-Applicable-to-All-Types-of-Transfers Admission of Transfer Students to AVANCE https://inter.smartcatalogiq.com/2021-2022/General-Catalog-2021-2022/Admission-to-the-University/Admission-of-Transfer-Students-to-AVANCE Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy and Bulletins Satisfactory Academic Progress Norms for Technical Certificate Programs https://inter.smartcatalogiq.com/2021-2022/technical-certificate-programs-catalog-2021-2022/norms-and-services-related-to-the-office-of-the-registrar/satisfactory-academic-progress-sap/ Satisfactory Academic Progress Norms for Undergraduate Programs https://inter.smartcatalogiq.com/2021-2022/general-catalog-2021-2022/satisfactory-academic-progress-norm-undergraduate-programs/ Satisfactory Academic Progress Norms for Graduate Programs https://inter.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2021-2022/graduate-catalog-2021-2022/satisfactory-academic-progress-requirements-for-professional-certificates-master-s-and-doctoral-programs/
2. Demonstrate public disclosure of the list of institutions with which the institution has established an articulation agreement by URL and other public locations, if any	Not Applicable
3. Policies and procedures for making decisions about credits awarded through the assessment of experiential learning, prior non-academic learning (including military service), competency-based education, direct assessment, and other alternative learning approaches. Demonstrate public disclosure of policy by URL, catalog, or other public location	General Catalog 2021-2022 University Credits through Advanced Placement Testing https://inter.smartcatalogiq.com/2021-2022/General-Catalog-2021-2022/Admission-to-the-University/University-Credits-through-Advanced-Placement-Testing Validation of Learning Experiences https://inter.smartcatalogiq.com/2021-2022/General-Catalog-2021-2022/Study-Modalities-and-Learning-Experiences/Validation-of-Learning-Experiences Institutional Guide: The Validation of Learning Experiences Through Portfolio

Explanation:

Criteria #2 – IAUPR Aguadilla Campus has not established an articulation agreement with other institutions.

3. Title IV Program Responsibilities

	Evidence to Demonstrate Compliance:
1. The most recent three-year Official Cohort Default Rate. If applicable, submit reports on compliance from the USDE in regard to the cohort default rate, including any default reduction plans	Official CDR Rate 2016-2019
2. Financial Responsibility Composite Scores for the three most recent fiscal years. For clarity, this information may be presented as a table. (private and for-profit institutions only)	Financial Responsibility Composite Scores Table Financial Responsibility Composit Scores 2018-2019 Financial Responsibility Composite Scores 2019-20 Financial Responsibility Composite Scores 2020-21
3. Letter or notification confirming the institution’s status as a public institution from an appropriate official from a state or other governmental agency with the legal authority to make such a designation (public institutions only)	Not Applicable
4. Final Program Review Determination Letter or Expedited Determination Letter and any major correspondence from the most recent program review since the institution’s last Verification of Compliance Review. If a program review is in process or an audit is underway, provide major documentation that is available such as Notification for the Program Review or Preliminary Findings. The institution should provide status reports or documentation if it has requested an extension or filed an appeal	Final Program Review Determination Closeout Letter
5. Single Audit (OMB-Circular A-128; OMB Circular A-133, 2 CFR 200 Subpart F; Uniform Guidance) on federal programs for the most recent three fiscal years available (non-Profit institutions only)	Inter American University Single Audits for years 2019, 2020 and 2021: Inter American University FS 2019 Single Audit Inter American University FS 2020Single Audit Inter American University FS 2021 Single Audit
6. Relevant correspondence from the USDE, since the institution’s last Verification of Compliance Review, such as any actions to limit, suspend, or terminate the institution’s eligibility to participate in title IV programs, including institutional response, if applicable	Not Applicable

Explanation:

Criteria #3 – IAUPR Aguadilla Campus is a non-for-profit organization, not a public institution.

Criteria #4 – IAUPR Aguadilla Campus has not received USDE correspondence to this regard.

4. Institutional Records of Student Complaints

Evidence to Demonstrate Compliance:

1. Policy and/or procedures for student complaints. Include the URL and any other public location where these documents are made available to students and the public

General Students Regulation – Article 2 Section A-17 (pages 1-9)

How to file a complaint or claim

Submit a Request template

Weblink to file a complaint or claim
https://help.inter.edu/hc/en-us/articles/5423512941463-How-to-file-a-complaint-or-claim-

2. Public location of contact information that the institution provides enrolled and prospective students for filing complaints with the institution’s accreditor and with its state approval or licensing entity and any other relevant state official or agency that would appropriately handle a student’s complaint. Include the URL and any other public location, if any

Weblink to file a complaint or claim
https://help.inter.edu/hc/en-us/articles/5423512941463-How-to-file-a-complaint-or-claim-

Student Complaint Management
https://aguadilla.inter.edu/online/reclamaciones-del-estudiante-2/

5. Required Information for Students and the Public

	Evidence to Demonstrate Compliance:
1. URLs, catalogs and student handbooks, and other public locations of any alternative institutional website documenting required disclosures of graduation, completion, licensure pass rate and other data required by Student Right to Know*, as well as policies on Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), refund, withdrawal, leave of absence, and attendance	InterAmerican University Catalogs https://inter.smartcatalogiq.com/ Student Right to Know Webpage https://aguadilla.inter.edu/department/student-right-to-know/ General Student Regulations General Student Regulations Weblink for General Student Regulations handbook in Student Right to Know https://aguadilla.inter.edu/department/student-right-to-know/ Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy and Bulletins: Satisfactory Academic Progress Norms for Technical Studies https://inter.smartcatalogiq.com/2021-2022/technical-certificate-programs-catalog-2021-2022/norms-and-services-related-to-the-office-of-the-registrar/satisfactory-academic-progress-sap/ Satisfactory Academic Progress Norms for Undergraduate Programs https://inter.smartcatalogiq.com/2021-2022/general-catalog-2021-2022/satisfactory-academic-progress-norm-undergraduate-programs/ Satisfactory Academic Progress Norms for Graduate Programs https://inter.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2021-2022/graduate-catalog-2021-2022/satisfactory-academic-progress-requirements-for-professional-certificates-master-s-and-doctoral-programs/ Withdrawal Policies https://inter.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2022-2023/general-catalog-2022-2023/ Leave of Absence Normative Document Standards for handling, evaluating and granting leave of absence requests for students Attendance Policies https://inter.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2022-2023/general-catalog-2022-2023/admission-to-the-university/transfer-credit-policy/ Consumer Handbook Student Consumer Handbook 2022-2023
2. URLs, catalogs and student handbooks, and other public locations of any alternative institutional website documenting disclosure of program completion eligibility to meet State licensure requirements including States for which the curriculum meets and does not meet State eligibility requirements, and for which eligibility has not been determined	Weblink for State Licensure Requirements https://www.inter.edu/professional-licensure-notifications/
3. Documents and URLs for clear and accurate information wherever accreditation is referenced available to current and prospective students that show the accreditation phase and accreditation status with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education as well as the contact information for the Commission	Weblink for IAUPR Aguadilla Campus Portal to MSCHE Accreditation Phase and Status https://aguadilla.inter.edu/about-us/acreditacion-2/
4. Provide an explanation for how the institution verifies that the posted student outcomes data are accurate	Verification of Student Outcomes data by External Sources The accuracy of posted student outcome data as it relates to licensure pass rates are verified through an official letter of notification from the Board of Examiners for the respective health profession programs (i.e. nursing, pharmacy, radiology, psychology, speech and language therapy, etc…) following an initial written request by the Department of Health Sciences Director for examination results. The accuracy of posted student outcome data for the Teacher Education Program (TEP) are verified by official test results from the College Board which are received after administration of the exam. This examination result data is then reported in the TEP Program’s Title II Report Card in compliance with the Federal Department of Education, Title II Office. Accredited programs must inform student outcomes data to comply with mandates of the accrediting body and as such the accuracy of data is verified through compliance with accreditation requirements. Verification of Student Outcomes Data by Internal Sources The Banner system is the repository of IAUPR students’ demographic and academic information. In the academic units, different levels of access, restricted and supervised, are assigned to the collaborators who provide services to our students and who enter this information into the system. Each collaborator has a unique access code or password to the information systems in the databases, which is changed from time to time for greater security. The information system contains technological programming tools, with the proper technological and information security features, which allow us to generate databases with different parameters, which are used to create the different statistical reports. The creation of these statistical reports is achieved after a series of tests are carried out to verify that the students included in the report comply with the parameters that the report is intended to collect, to ensure that the published data are correct and updated. After student outcome data is verified as described, the Development and Alumni Office is charged with the accurate disclosure of such data. The Office of Distance Education and Internationalization ensures the accurate posting of data.

*Many institutions create a single portal page on the institution’s web site that provides hyperlinks to disclosure information (Consumer Information Page, Student Right to Know, HEOA, Fast Facts, At A Glance, etc.). This is the recommended approach as it facilitates the review by the Commission since it consolidates the information in one place and meets multiple accountability requirements at one time.

6. Standing with State and Other Accrediting Agencies

	List of Evidence to Demonstrate Compliance:
1. Names of other accreditors, program(s) it accredits, and year of next review	All of the academic programs are accredited by the Department of Education of Puerto Rico and Puerto Rico Council of Education (CEPR). In addition, the Campus maintains the following accreditations. 1. Council for the Accreditation of Education Preparation (CAEP), 10 BA in Education programs, 2022-2023 2. Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 1 AAS Nursing, 1 BSN Nursing programs, 2028 3. Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), 1 BA in Social Work Program, Self-Study submitted in August 2022. 4. Puerto Rico Council of Education (CEPR), INTERTec license The following documents detail the accreditor, programs it accredits, and year of next review. Professional Accreditation Plan.pdf Professional Accreditation Plan Summary 2020-21 to 2024-25.pdf Professional Accreditation Plan Summary 2014-15 to 2019-20.pdf The name of accreditors, program(s) it accredits, and year of next review are publicly available here: https://aguadilla.inter.edu/about-us/acreditacion-2/
5. Documents and URLs available to current and prospective students that show the most recent updated degree granting authority, charter, or license with an appropriate jurisdiction and the current accreditation status with other USDE recognized accrediting agencies	Institutional URL available to current and prospective students: https://www.inter.edu/about-us/acreditaciones/ Relevant Aguadilla Campus Accrediting Agencies Campus website https://aguadilla.inter.edu/about-us/acreditacion-2/ CAEP http://www.caepnet.org/ ACEN https://www.acenursing.org/ CSWE https://www.cswe.org/ CEPR https://agencias.pr.gov/agencias/cepr/inicio/Pages/default.aspx
6. Report from State or other accreditor if institution has been found noncompliant (including institutional response) within the last five years	Not Applicable

Explanation:

Criterion #3 – UIAPR Aguadilla has not been found noncompliant with any accrediting agencies.

Written Arrangements

Evidence to Demonstrate Compliance:

1. List of current written agreements, including the name of third-party and educational program(s) involved, and date of Commission approval

Not Applicable

2. Documents and/or URLs available to current and prospective students that describe written arrangements including: the name of the educational program(s) involved; the portion of the educational program not provided by the institution; the name and location of the other unaccredited or ineligible third party providers; and the method of delivery and estimated additional costs of that portion of the program

Not Applicable

Explanation:

IAUPR Aguadilla Campus does not have written agreements with third-party and education programs.

8. Assignment of Credit Hour

	Evidence to Demonstrate Compliance:
1. Policy and procedures for assignment of credit hour for all types of courses, disciplines, programs, credential levels, formats, regardless of modality). Include the URL and any other location where the documents are disclosed to students and the public	Guidelines for Curriculum Development at the Inter American University of Puerto Rico- Page 2 Office of Curriculum Affairs Technical Certificate Programs Catalog 2021-2022 Credit Hour https://inter.smartcatalogiq.com/2021-2022/Technical-Certificate-Programs-Catalog-2021-2022/Academic-Norms-of-Compliance/Credit-Hours General Catalog 2021-2022 Credit Hour https://inter.smartcatalogiq.com/2021-2022/General-Catalog-2021-2022/Academic-Norms-of-Compliance/Credit-Hours Graduate Catalog 2021-2022 Credit Hour https://inter.smartcatalogiq.com/2021-2022/Graduate-Catalog-2021-2022/Academic-Norms-of-Compliance/Credit-Hours
2. Course or program review procedures and sample approval documentation, as they relate to credit hour	Guidelines for the Review and Evaluation of single and shared Academic Programs at the Inter American University of Puerto Rico – Page 19 Office of Curriculum Affairs
3. Process the institution utilizes to verify length of academic period and compliance with credit hour requirements	Academic Years, Academic Calendars, Payment Periods and Disbursements-US Department of Education Weblink for Campus Academic Calendars Academic Calendars Credit Hour Requirements Technical Certificate Programs Catalog 2021-2022 https://inter.smartcatalogiq.com/2021-2022/Technical- Certificate-Programs-Catalog-2021-2022/Academic- Norms-of-Compliance/Credit-Hours General Catalog 2021-2022 https://inter.smartcatalogiq.com/2021-2022/General- Catalog-2021-2022/Academic-Norms-of- Compliance/Credit-Hours Graduate Catalog 2021-2022 https://inter.smartcatalogiq.com/2021-2022/Graduate- Catalog-2021-2022/Academic-Norms-of- Compliance/Credit-Hours Guidelines for the Review and Evaluation of Single and Shared Academic Programs Guidelines for the Review and Evaluation of single and shared Academic Programs at the Inter American University of Puerto Rico Banner System The length of the academic period and compliance with credit hour requirements is also verified through the institution’s Banner system. Prior to the start of any given semester, course sections that will be programmed for the semester are entered into the Banner system. This includes entering the course meeting days and times as well as the faculty who will teach each section. This information is received by the student upon completion of course registration every semester and constitutes their official semester schedule. Federal Student Aid Handbook https://fsapartners.ed.gov/knowledge-center/fsa-handbook/2022-2023/vol3/ch1-academic-years-academic-calendars-payment-periods-and-disbursements

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Asistencia Economica

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La Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico concede asistencia económica, dentro de los límites fijados por las fuentes de fondos, a estudiantes que satisfagan los requisitos establecidos para la obtención de dicha asistencia. La elegibilidad de los solicitantes de asistencia económica se revisa anualmente.

La solicitud “Free Application for Federal Student Aid”, puede completarse a través de internet en www.fasfastudentaid.gov.

El personal militar, veteranos y otras personas debidamente cualificadas podrán hacer uso de los beneficios de veteranos que permiten las leyes vigentes. La información acerca de estos programas puede obtenerse a través de la página electrónica del Departamento de Asuntos de los Veteranos o en las Oficinas de Registraduría en los recintos.

Los fondos para la asistencia económica provienen de diversas fuentes: Gobierno de los Estados Unidos (Fondos Federales), Gobierno del Estado Libre Asociado (Fondos Estatales), la Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico (Fondos Institucionales) y entidades privadas. Los estudiantes que completen los requisitos académicos de un primer bachillerato no son elegibles para la Beca Federal Pell, Beca Federal SEOG y algunos programas estatales, aunque no hayan solicitado graduación.

Becas y Requisitos

Requisitos de Tiempo Máximo para Recibir Ayuda Económica Federal

El tiempo de estudios durante el cual el estudiante es elegible para las ayudas económicas federales depende de la duración de su programa de estudios según lo define la Universidad. A tales efectos, la Universidad ha definido la duración de sus programas de estudios según el número de créditos requeridos para completar los mismos. El estudiante deberá completar su programa de estudios dentro de un período de tiempo que no excederá el 150% de la duración establecida por el programa. El estudiante también acumula tiempo de estudios por los créditos transferidos.

Beca Federal Pell (Federal Pell Grant)

Este programa fue instituido por el Gobierno de los Estados Unidos como fundamento de los programas de asistencia económica a los estudiantes. El estudiante solicita por Internet https://studentaid.gov/.

Formas para Radicar la Solicitud de FAFSA:

El estudiante de nuevo ingreso completa la solicitud por Internet. Puede utilizar el tutorial o visitar la oficina de Asistencia Económica en el Recinto, donde se le brindará apoyo técnico.

Requisito académico mínimo para Recibir Fondos Federales

Al finalizar el segundo año de estudio, el estudiante deberá mantener el índice mínimo de 1.50 como requisito para recibir ayuda económica federal.

Beca Federal Suplementaria para Oportunidad Educativa (FSEOG)

La Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico distribuye este donativo a estudiantes que no hayan completado ningún bachillerato. Los estudiantes con necesidad excepcional se atienden primero en este programa. Los participantes de la Beca Pell tienen prioridad.

Préstamos Federales Estudiantiles

A partir del año 2022-2023 se establece la Solicitud de Préstamo Federal Estudiantil, donde todo estudiante que desea solicitar un préstamo federal deberá llenar la solicitud y aceptar los términos y condiciones.

Acceder a la Solicitud

Tipo de Préstamos Federales para Estudiantes

Préstamos con subsidio del interés del Direct Loan Program: Para estudiantes de pregrado que reúnan los requisitos. En general, no se cobran intereses en el caso de los préstamos con subsidio del interés mientras el estudiante se dedica a sus estudios al menos a medio tiempo, durante el periodo de gracia y durante los periodos de aplazamiento de pago.
Préstamos sin subsidio del interés del Direct Loan Program: Para estudiantes de pregrado, estudiantes de posgrado y estudiantes en un programa de posgrado profesional que reúnan los requisitos. Se cobra interés sobre los préstamos sin subsidio del interés durante todos los periodos.
Préstamos PLUS del Direct Loan Program: Para padres de alumnos dependientes que reúnan los requisitos. Los estudiantes de posgrado y con título de posgrado también pueden recibir préstamos PLUS del Direct Loan Program. Se cobrará interés durante todos los periodos.
Préstamos de Consolidación del Direct Loan Program: Para padres prestatarios y estudiantes que reúnan los requisitos. Los préstamos de consolidación combinan préstamos autorizados del prestatario en un solo préstamo. Para obtener más información acerca cómo se calculan las tasas de interés en los préstamos de Consolidación del Direct Loan Program, visite studentaid.gov/consolidation.

Default Rate

Año	Rate
2019	1.8
2018	3.00
2017	3.70
2016	2.70

El Recinto de Aguadilla cumple con las regulaciones de la Oficina de Asistencia Federal para Estudiantes del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos para el cálculo de la tasa de la cohorte de incumplimiento de préstamos (default rate). El Default Rate es el porcentaje de todos los préstamos pendientes que los estudiantes han notificado como impago después de un período prolongado de pagos atrasados.

Programa Federal de Trabajo-Estudio (Federal Work Study Program-FWS)

Los fondos del Gobierno Federal para este programa se aumentan con la aportación de la Universidad Interamericana excepto cuando se exima a la Institución de este requisito. Se asigna a los participantes un empleo por el cual recibirán un salario que les permite sufragar parte de los gastos de su educación. En la medida en que sea posible, se le asignará al estudiante un trabajo que esté relacionado con su campo de estudios.

Ayuda Institucional

La Universidad Interamericana asigna todos los años una cantidad de dinero para conceder becas según la necesidad del estudiantado. Además, la Institución provee un programa de estudio y trabajo.

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