The Office of Financial Aid is required by federal and state regulations to determine if students receiving financial aid are making Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). To maintain eligibility for all forms of aid a student must meet specific standards for Satisfactory Academic Progress. This is to ensure that all students are making progress towards degree completion.
Federal State and Institutional Aid SAP Policy
All students receiving federal financial aid must meet the Qualitative Standard, Quantitative Standard and the Maximum Time Frame Standard to maintain eligibility for financial aid funds.
Federal, State and Institutional Aid SAP Standards
Graduate Students
Qualitative Standard (GPA) - Graduate students must maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Quantitative Standard (PACE) - Graduate students must complete at least 67% of attempted credits or cumulative attempted credits.
Maximum Time Frame - Graduate students may attempt no more than 150% of the credits required to complete their program.