Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAP)

Federal regulations require institutions to establish a reasonable Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy for determining whether students are making progress toward degree completion. Academic progress is assessed using qualitative, quantitative and maximum time frame measures that are described within this policy. All measures must be met for continued financial aid eligibility.

SAP evaluations will be conducted annually for all students after the conclusion of Spring semester.

SAP standards apply equally to all aid programs and cannot differ by program. This SAP Policy applies to all financial aid assistance programs, including, but not limited to:

Federal Pell Grant
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
Federal Work Study (FWS)
Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans
Federal Direct Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)
Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loans (PLUS)
Federal Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education Grant (TEACH)
State Grants and Scholarships
Marietta Scholarships and Grants
Private Alternative Loan Programs (as determined by the Lender)

Students may reach out to Student Financial Services with any questions regarding this Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy.

SAP Differs from Academic Standing

SAP standards are distinct from those applied by the Academic Standards Committee to determine whether a student is in good academic standing with the College. The SAP standards are minimum requirements a student must meet to retain financial aid eligibility. The Academic Standards Committee determines if a student is academically eligible to remain enrolled at the institution as well as any conditions for continuing enrollment on academic probation. A student may be required to appeal to Student Financial Services, the Academic Standing Committee, or both.