What is Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)?
The federal and state governments require each institution to establish a policy for measuring the academic progress of each financial aid recipient. In order to continue to be eligible for financial aid disbursements, each student must meet the minimum requirements for course completion, grade point average, and for finishing their program within a maximum time frame. If a student fails to meet these minimum requirements, their financial aid will be cancelled. There is an appeal process for extenuating circumstances. For more information, refer to the policy on the Financial Aid website.
SAP consists of several standards which students are required to maintain to be eligible for financial aid. Further information regarding what these standards are, as well as details regarding the appeal process which students can pursue if it has been determined that they are not meeting these standards, can be found at Academic Progress.
Related Questions
- Why is the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), on the Financial Aid status screen, different than the academic standing my advisor talked to me about?
- What is the difference between an Academic Appeal and a Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeal form?
- What does Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) mean and to whom does it apply?
