13-Credit exemption retired

The 13-credit exemption process has officially been retired. Here are a few things to consider to make this a smooth transition for students and staff:

• The exemption will no longer be entered into PeopleSoft. If you have relied on that data in the past (e.g., awarding scholarships), a change in policies and/or practices may be needed.
• Review your communications, websites, and printed materials to ensure that references to “13-credit policy” or “13-credit requirement” are removed or updated. References to tuition costs above the 13 credits are "flat rate tuition."
• 13 credits is not enough for most students to stay on track for timely graduation or maximize certain types of financial aid. We encourage you to promote 15 credits of enrollment where appropriate.

A full-time credit fact sheet will be included in the Advising Toolkit. For details on how APLUS has adapted to this change, please attend the Fall 2023 APLUS Training.

13-Credit Exemption reminder

Starting with fall 2023, students who enroll in fewer than 13 credits will no longer need to submit a “13-credit exemption.” They will automatically be charged the per-credit tuition rate. Students who enroll in 13 or more credits will continue to receive the benefits of the tuition cap.

Please note that the retirement of the 13-credit exemption process means the exemption itself will no longer be entered into PeopleSoft. If you have relied on that data in the past (e.g., awarding scholarships), then a change in policies and/or practices may be needed. Resources are being worked on this summer, including a guide for advisors and APLUS updates. More details will be available closer to the start of fall term.