1. Pass or Fail
What you need to know about your academic progress
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
Satisfactory Academic Progress, also known as SAP, is the
measuring tool that every college and university uses to
monitor a student’s completion rate. According to federal
regulation, each school is responsible for setting the
standard. In general, most schools expect students to
complete 66% of their course load.
What this means for you, the student:
If you don’t maintain a 66% completion rate, the
school will request a REFUND for the classes you
failed.
Example:
The two classes that
were “failed” in this
model, will result in
the student, owing the
school full repayment of those two classes. If the
student only failed one class, that student’s
completion rate is still above 66% and will not be
charged.
College
Math
B+
Writing B
Biology F
American
History
F+
Word to the wise:
Be sure to pass all classes attempted. If you as the student fail too many classes, the
school may not award you financial aid for the following school year. Make your grades
count! A great GPA will set you up for MORE scholarships and opportunities!