Some ‘F’ grades could help YSU

YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University had to return $500,000 in unused federal student aid in fall semester 2007.

It’s a number the university would like to see reduced, and a newly created “F” grade for those students who fail to complete a class could help.

The university isn’t required to return any funds for students who attend an entire course but “earn” an “F” grade, said Donna Wainio, technology and training specialist with YSU’s office of human resources.

The YSU Academic Senate approved creation of the “F” grade for nonattendance this week.

YSU received more than $74 million in federal student aid in the form of grants, loans and work study employment in fiscal 2007-08, said Elaine Ruse, director of financial aid and scholarships.

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