Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Qualitative Requirements

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As an Undergraduate student financial aid recipient, you must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher (at least a C average).

The Office of Financial Aid reviews your GPA at the end of each semester:

  • If at the end of your first semester your GPA is less than 2.00, you will be notified and placed on Financial Aid Warning Status
  • If at the end of your second semester or end of the academic year your GPA falls below a 2.00, you will be placed on financial aid suspension

As a Graduate student financial aid recipient, you must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (at least a B).

The Office of Financial Aid reviews your GPA at the end of each semester:

  • If at the end of your first semester, your GPA is less than 3.00, you will be notified and placed on Financial Aid Warning Status
  • If at the end of your second semester or end of the academic year your GPA falls below a 3.00, you will be placed on financial aid suspension

What does this mean at the coursework level for both undergraduate and graduate students?

  • Successful coursework completion: A, B, C, D, P
  • Unsuccessful coursework completion: F, W, I, X, AU