SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP) REQUIREMENTS FOR FINANCIAL AID RECIPIENTS FOR KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY

INTRODUCTION:

The Higher Education Act of 1965 as amended by Congress in 1976 mandates institutions of higher education to establish minimum standards of “Satisfactory Progress” for students receiving federally funded financial aid. This policy is consistent with the federal guidelines that identify both full-time and part-time students as being eligible for federally funded financial assistance

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) ensures you are able to complete your academic program in a timely manner while achieving minimum academic standards. In an age of increasing accountability of the use of federal student aid funds (and other federal, state, and institutional funds), institutions and students must demonstrate financial aid funds are being used to assist students in completing their academic goals in the most efficient way.

Federal regulations mandate all students are required to maintain SAP toward a degree in order to receive financial assistance through Title IV federal financial aid (including, but not limited to, the Pell Grant, Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loan, Parent PLUS, Graduate/Professional PLUS, Federal Work-Study (FWS), Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), and TEACH Grant) and need-based state aid (such as the Kentucky CAP Grant) programs. You must meet the academic standards as outlined in the SAP policy. These standards are for financial aid purposes only and neither replaces nor overrides academic policies outlined by the University of Louisville. A current academic year FAFSA must be on file in order for SAP to be evaluated. Therefore, before an appeal is submitted, please ensure your FAFSA is complete. Complete your FAFSA here at www.studentaid.gov. The SAP policy applies to all undergraduate, graduate, and professional students.

POLICY AND PROCEDURES:

Satisfactory Academic Progress is based on three components:

1. Qualitative Progress (grade point average)
2. Quantitative Progress (hours earned)
3. Maximum Time Frame for Degree Completion

A student must maintain satisfactory progress in all three areas whether or not the student received financial aid in the past. Satisfactory progress standards are reviewed at the end of each semester for all students receiving Federal Student Aid. A student who fails to maintain satisfactory academic progress as defined will not be permitted to receive federal or institutional financial aid.

1. Qualitative Progress (GPA)

2. Quantitative Progress (Earned Hours/ Completion Rate)

A student must successfully complete a minimum of 67% of the credit hours attempted at the career level pursued.

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