What is Satisfactory Academic Progress?
Federal financial aid regulations require that a school establish satisfactory academic progress standards for students applying for, or receiving financial aid. These regulations require that the financial aid office review all periods of a students enrollment history, regardless of whether financial aid was received, to determine if a student is making academic progress towards an educational goal…
All students are required to maintain satisfactory academic progress standards in order to maintain Federal and State financial aid eligibility. A student must successfully complete 67percent of all courses attempted at Mercer, maintain the minimum GPA required for continued enrollment and complete their educational program within 150 percent of the published length of the program. See the Financial Information section of the Mercer University Bulletin for additional information.
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?
- How does Saint Joseph College define satisfactory academic progress? Is there a minimum GPA required to keep my financial aid award?
- What is good academic standing and satisfactory academic progress?
