Satisfactory Academic Progress

Introduction

Federal Title IV financial aid regulations require students receiving federal student financial aid to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) at the university in order to remain eligible for this aid. Satisfactory Academic Progress standards are also required for some state and institutional financial aid programs. The Financial Aid Office evaluates SAP at the end of each semester, once grades are posted. Students not meeting SAP or placed in warning status are notified via their official university email. There are three components of SAP: a qualitative standard (i.e., GPA), pace of progression (number of credits attempted and earned), and a maximum time frame to complete the degree or program. All semesters of enrollment including summer must be considered in the determination of SAP. SAP standards, including grade point average, pace, and maximum time frame, begin anew for students seeking a graduate or professional degree after completing an undergraduate degree.

In this section: 

• Qualitative or Grade Point Average (GPA)
• PACE (Progression Requirements)
• Maximum Time Frame Requirements
• Warning Period
• Financial Aid Suspension and Appeal