NC State’s Electrical Maintenance Certificate program allows students to complete a series of coordinated courses in a shorter period of time than an associate degree. Students in associate degree programs may benefit from adding a certificate to their areas of expertise. A minimum of a 2.00 grade-point average must be obtained for all required courses in order to receive a certificate. This certificate is eligible for federal financial aid. Upon successful completion of a certificate program, a Certificate Request form must be completed in the Student Records Office in order to receive a certificate.