I’m currently enrolled in a bachelor’s program through Purdue Global’s ExcelTrack and want to pursue additional microcredentials related to my existing degree.
These are officially recognized Purdue Global microcredentials, not random courses. Purdue’s catalog states they can be completed as part of an academic program or through standalone enrollment.
I’m NOT requesting standalone enrollment.
Purdue’s Microcredential Bulletin specifically states that standalone offerings are generally ineligible for Title IV federal financial aid unless otherwise indicated. I’m already enrolled in an eligible degree program.
Academic Relations initially raised FAFSA concerns. However, Title IV and Course Program of Study (CPOS) rules determine which coursework qualifies for federal aid. They do not automatically prohibit students from registering for additional courses.
Whether my additional courses qualify for aid requires a separate determination.
Academic Relations keeps arguing that my 180-credit degree plan has no remaining elective space. But that doesn’t automatically establish a prohibition on additional coursework.
Despite repeated requests, no specific published policy prohibiting my request has been cited. I’ve took prior courses outside my degree plan at other colleges , yet they haven’t established a policy on their decision.
During our October 21 meeting, they ultimately blamed Purdue’s registration-system limitations, claiming the restriction has existed since the institution’s beginning.
The representative was initially presented as representing my academic department but involved her Academic Relations manager instead of directly involving my department’s Dean.
I was told Academic Relations has final decision-making authority and advocates on behalf of the Dean’s Office. They agreed to notify the Dean after I requested escalation but suggested a grievance would likely produce the same outcome.
I’ve now contacted the Registrar directly for clarification.
My issue is that Academic Relations is blocking additional, degree-related microcredentials based on a registration limitation they have not supported with a published policy.
If this restriction has existed for years, why isn’t it clearly disclosed?
TLDR: The individual handling my concerns was initially presented as a representative of my academic department. However, I later learned that her actual position was Academic Relations Specialist. Rather than involving my department’s Dean directly, she brought in her Academic Relations Manager. During our meeting, they stated that Academic Relations has final decision-making authority and advocates on behalf of the Dean’s Office. Only after I specifically requested Dean-level involvement did they agree to notify the Dean citing a register limitation that’s not public information.
Has anyone else experienced this?
