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Course Loads

Minimum Course Load: The minimum course load to be enrolled as a student at the College is one credit hour (degree credit or college preparatory credit) for a term.  If you need additional information on Financial aid minimum loads and veterans’ benefits minimum loads financial aid please contact tye Financial Aid Office on the Bradenton Campus at 941-752-5037, Fax 941-727-6179  or the Venice Campus at 941-408-1300, ext. 65037 or Email: Ask Financial Aid .

Maximum Course Load: The maximum course load to be enrolled as a student at the College is 18 credit hours (degree credit or college preparatory credit) for a term (Fall, Spring or Summer) with the exception of certain programs requiring a heavier load.

Petition for Overload: A student wishing to take additional credit hours beyond the 18 credit limit requires a Petition for an Overload.  Petitions must be acquired from and approved by enrollment services counselors/advisors on either campus.