Policies
Student status based on credits: A half-time student is defined as a student who is enrolled for 6 to 8 credits per quarter. A three-quarter-time student is defined as a student enrolled for 9 to 11 credits. A full-time student is enrolled for 12 or more credits. Credit enrollment defines the student's financial aid eligibility. To receive a full Minnesota State Grant Program award, students must be enrolled in 15 or more credits and that award is recalculated downward at each enrollment level from 15 credits to 3 credits of enrollment.

Student Progress
Full-time students are allowed to complete one program in the period of enrollment and will receive assistance with placement and follow-up services. All students are expected to complete in the scheduled time, but extensions beyond the program length may be requested and granted, provided satisfactory attendance and progress is maintained. These extensions shall not exceed 150% of the length of the vocational programs. However, persons starting over entirely to complete the course will be assessed full tuition for that course. In addition, repeating coursework will affect the students' financial aid and may affect their academic standing.

Completing Requirements
Students must satisfactorily complete each required program course in order to complete their program. Also, students must complete their program with a Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.0 to receive a certificate of completion, and must also meet all other graduation requirements below.

Certificates
The student will receive a certificate for completion in one or more of the programs, as well as transcripts of courses completed and credits earned. Students starting, but not completing, a program may request a transcript of all coursework enrolled for.

Leave of Absence Policy
A leave of absence policy is found in the Student Handbook.

Academic Progress Policy
Grades are determined on the basis of testing and performance, including the successful completion of activities. The minimum attendance described on the course syllabus is also necessary for a passing grade. The rating system is detailed in the Student Handbook.

Policy on Incompletes
Occasionally, students may be unable to finish all their assignments for a class. Students can take the grades they have earned at that point or they can request an incomplete for the class, which is not automatically granted. Moreover, some rules govern the use of “I”s. Incompletes must be approved by the instructor, a Student Service Representative, and/or the Financial Aid Officer. Addition policy on Incompletes is found in the Student Handbook.

Grade Points
Records are kept and grades are reviewed with each student at regular intervals, and grades are assigned each quarter.

Points Assigned to Letter Grades
A, A-: Earns 4 points
B+, B, B-: Earns 3 points
C+, C, C-: Earns 2 points
D+, D, D-: Earns 1 point
F, I, P: Earns 0 points
NE, WD: Earns 0 points

Grade Point Averages
The calculations of Grade Point Average (GPA) and the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) are found in the Student Handbook.

Academic and Financial Aid Satisfactory Progress
A 1.75 Grade Point Average (GPA) for the first quarter and a 2.0 for following quarters of any program (6 or 9 month) is the minimum standard for satisfactory academic and financial aid progress and completion of the program. The student must also complete 70% of the total enrolled credits (those enrolled for and not dropped), in order to maintain satisfactory progress. A 2.0 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is required for continuing quarters and for graduation. AIOIC will apply these policies to all students.

Process of Probation and Suspension
If a student’s Grade Point Average (GPA) falls below 1.75 in the first quarter, the student will be issued a warning notice and will be placed on academic probation for their returning quarter. If a 2.0 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is not reached in the returning quarter, the student is then placed on suspension. If after returning from suspension the student has not reached or maintained a minimum of a 2.0 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) and met the 70% minimum completion rate, he or she will no longer be eligible for federal and state financial aid. The student may be eligible to continue their coursework, but will be responsible for securing their own funding.

In extreme cases, where, for example the student has completed no courses in the first quarter, this process will be accelerated and the student will be placed on suspension. Any suspension will last between one quarter and one academic year and will cover both academic coursework and financial aid.

Appeals and Grievances and Sexual Harassment Policy
Academic and Financial Aid Petition Process, Appeals of Suspension, Quarterly Grade Resolution, General Grievance Procedures, and Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence Policy are found in the Student Handbook.

An incoming student group completes the two-day orientation to the School of Business and Office Technology.

Goals of the Agency and the Student
The AIOIC staff wishes to help each student obtain marketable job skills and employment. We create awareness for the need for further education and intend to assist students to break down the barriers that keep them from achieving their goal. Students are free to discuss problems that interfere with attendance or employment issues.

The AIOIC staff will make every effort possible to help the student solve their problems. Our staff is committed to help students find and keep employment. In addition, at least one staff member will be assigned to discuss academic expectations, overall progress, and identify any support needs to complete school and transition to employment.

Placement
Although school staff does not assist specifically in job placement, students are free to use the resources available in our Career Center and the employment links on our website. AIOIC does offer job placement services through our METP (Minneapolis Employment Training Program), WIP (Workforce Investment Act Program), MFIP (Minnesota Family Investment Program). Another source is the Minnesota Division of Rehabilitation Services, who maintains an office nearby. Their representative visits the AIOIC building and offers assessment, adaptive services and placement assistance to disabled persons.

Student Activities
The Student Council is a representative body, chartered through the school, whose officers are elected from among the current students. Council meetings are held regularly. Students also organize various special events including pot lucks, open houses, and fund-raising events. Students represent the school when participating in these activities.

One student representative and an alternate are selected by the students to sit on the AIOIC Board of Directors.

A newsletter, the Spirit, is published quarterly by students and staff to describe school, AIOIC, and community events.

Graduates are members of the Alumni Association and can participate in its social and other activities.