POLICY TITLE: Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy

APPLIES TO:

Undergraduate, Graduate, and Professional Students Receiving Federal, State, or Institutional Financial Aid

ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY: Office of Student Financial Aid

APPROVED BY: President Koffi C. Akakpo (Interim Approval)

EFFECTIVE DATE: September 26, 2025

EXPIRATION DATE: Sixth Months from Approval if Not Renewed or Made Permanent

NEXT REVIEW DATE:

POLICY STATEMENT:

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) is a federally mandated standard required by the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. SAP ensures that students receiving Title IV federal financial aid and state aid programs are progressing toward degree completion in a timely manner while maintaining minimum academic standards.

This policy formally adopts Kentucky State University's SAP requirements as the framework for determining financial aid eligibility. Students must meet qualitative, quantitative, and maximum time frame standards in order to remain eligible for financial aid programs.

DEFINITIONS:

Qualitative Progress: The GPA standard a student must maintain (2.0 for undergraduates; 3.0 for graduate students).