Satisfactory Academic Progress

The federal government requires institutions to monitor recipients of federal financial aid to ensure that they are meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards. In order to meet SAP, students must satisfy each of the following requirements.

Meet the minimum, cumulative GPA 2.0
Complete the minimum required percentage of credits attempted, 67%
Attempt no more than maximum allowed number of credits, 150% of the number of credits required to complete their program

If a student fails to meet these requirements, they will be notified by Student Financial Services and informed of the next steps they can take in order to restore or secure their financial aid eligibility.

Please note that SAP applies to federal, state, and institutional funding. It is not the same as an academic warning or probation. If the student still meets the program requirements necessary to remain enrolled, they may pay their costs out of pocket or borrow from a lender who does not require them to meet SAP.

Please review our full SAP Policy at simmons.edu/sfs/ug for more detailed information on the requirements, frequency of review, resulting statuses, and potential for appeal.