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Satisfactory Academic Progress

In order to receive financial aid, students must meet the minimum standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress. The standards for Satisfactory Academic Progress for financial aid purposes are different from the academic requirements of the university. In some instances, students experiencing academic difficulty may find that, while they are permitted to remain in school, they may not receive financial aid until they achieve the minimum standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress. The determination as to whether a financial aid applicant is maintaining satisfactory academic progress is made each year upon receipt of the applicant’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Below is a brief description of the criteria used to make such determinations.

A. Credits Required

Each year, a student's progress will be measured by comparing the number of attempted credits with the credit hours earned. This includes any course for which the student has remained enrolled past the Drop/Add period. Audited courses are not considered credits attempted. A student must complete 70% of credits attempted to maintain satisfactory academic progress.

The minimum number of credit hours needed to complete an undergraduate program is 120. (Please note that some programs require more than 120 credits.) A student is eligible to receive funding for up to 171 attempted credit hours. Some programs limit funding on a semester basis. Students who progress at the minimum rate will run out of eligibility for state financial aid programs prior the completion of their degree.

B. Grade Point Average Required

Please note that the minimum grade point average required for graduation is 2.0.

For a full description of the satisfactory academic progress standards, please visit or call the Office of Financial Aid.