Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for Financial Aid Eligibility

In accordance with federal regulations, graduate students must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) to remain eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid. SAP is evaluated based on the following three criteria:

1. Grade Point Average (GPA): A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required.

2. Pace of Completion: Students must successfully complete at least 67% of all credits attempted.

3. Maximum Time Frame: Students must not exceed 150% of the total number of credits required for completion of their graduate degree program.

Students who fail to meet these standards will be deemed ineligible for federal financial aid. However, such students may submit a written appeal to the Office of Graduate Studies if there are extenuating circumstances that contributed to their inability to meet SAP requirements. Appeals must include appropriate documentation and a clear explanation of the circumstances affecting academic performance.

For further details on the appeals process, refer to the “Appeals” section of this bulletin.