N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 8 § 2408.14

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 53, December 31, 2024

Section 2408.14 - Matriculated status

(a) A student shall be considered in matriculated status if:

(1) the student has filed a written application for enrollment at the educational institution for the purpose of earning a degree in an approved program;

(2) in accepting the student's application, the educational institution has taken into account the capacity of the student to undertake a course of study and its own capacity to provide what instructional and other support the student needs to complete the program; and

(3) the educational institution, on the basis of that demonstration has recognized the student as a candidate for a degree. It shall not be necessary that the student, in addition, have passed matriculation examinations or language examinations, or completed any other particular prerequisites established by the school in accordance with local custom or regulation.

(b) The student who is enrolled for courses solely to complete teacher certification, licensing or other external requirements, or solely for personal or cultural advancement, and who is not recognized as a candidate for a degree, shall not be considered a matriculated student.

(c) A student shall be considered matriculated only if the courses pursued by the student are fully recognized at that time as contributing towards fulfillment by the student of the requirements for completion of the program. A student required to complete certain courses to make up deficiencies in background or training may be considered matriculated if acceptance and credit are not conditioned upon additional and special requirements designed to establish the qualifications of the student to pursue the program successfully. However, if credit is conditional, depending upon satisfactory completion of certain special and additional requirements, then the student shall not be considered to be fully matriculated.

(d) Retroactive matriculation by the educational institution shall not establish retroactive eligibility for student aid unless such retroactive action was necessary to correct clerical error or administrative delay in reviewing the application of a student who was in fact eligible for matriculation as of the retroactive date.

(e) Students enrolled under permit from other schools where they are matriculated may be certified as matriculated by the educational institution attended.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 8 § 2408.14