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The Solution Center The Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy
Objective What you will learn? • University’s Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy • When SAP is evaluated • How to determine if a student meets SAP
What is SAP • Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) is the measurement of a student's academic progress toward the degree or certificate • In order to be eligible for financial aid, students must satisfy all three components of SAP: • Qualitative measure, cumulative GPA • Quantitative measure, completion rate • Maximum time frame allowed for degree completion, 150%
SAP Standards: Undergraduate Note: The evaluation includes the entire academic record, even if the student did not receive financial aid for previous semesters of enrollment
When is SAP Evaluated? • Annual Evaluation • SAP is evaluated annually at the end of spring term for students in undergraduate and graduate degree programs • Term Evaluation • SAP is evaluated every payment period (ie, term) for students enrolled in a certificate program • Also, students on SAP Probationary period are reviewed each payment period • Note: • Student must have an ISIR on file for SAP to be evaluated • Student with alternative loan or state waiver requiring SAP are manually processed
SAP - Not Meets • Students must be making Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) to continue to receive financial aid in a subsequent payment period, including summer term • Financial aid applicants not meeting SAP standards will be deemed ineligible to receive financial aid • SAP status applies to financial aid eligibility only and does not impact registration or University academic standing • Student has option to appeal • Both email and letter notification is sent to student
SAP Appeals • Students who do not meet SAP have the right to appeal when extenuating circumstances exist • Student must write a personal statement and develop an academic plan with an advisor as part of their appeal • REF: FA_28_SAP_Appeal_Process training for details on the SAP appeal process