OTC AskRegs Experts: Working Through Clock-Hour To Credit-Hour Conversion
This week on "Off the Cuff," Tim and David provide an overview of clock-hour to credit-hour conversion, and its impact on aid eligibility. The team kicks things off by walking listeners through FSA Handbook terminology. David goes on to explain how the term is used to determine the eligibility of an undergraduate credit-hour certificate program, as well as the enrollment status and intensity for a student enrolled in such a program. David also outlines the types of non-degree credit hour undergraduate programs, and goes on to provide some examples taken from an academic calendars webinar handout.
Speakers
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| Tim Maggio Director of Community Engagement |
David Tolman |
Hugh Ferguson Managing Editor |
Resources
- Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify
- Episode Transcript (PDF)
- NASFAA Webinar: Academic Calendars in Action
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Publication Date: 1/30/2026
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