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Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy for Graduate and Law Students

The U.S. Department of Education requires that students meet certain academic standards while completing a degree and that the financial aid office establish a Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy accordingly. The policy applies to federal, state and institutional grants/scholarships administered by the Graduate Financial Aid Office. This policy must ensure that students successfully complete a minimum percentage of credits attempted, make progress to complete their degree within a reasonable period of time, and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA. The SAP policy that applies to federal, state and institutional financial aid recipients is at least as strict or stricter than the academic programs policy for students not receiving federal, state and institutional financial aid. Students who are not meeting the SAP criteria may be placed into a financial aid warning status (eligible for financial aid during a warning status) and eventually into a financial aid suspension status (ineligible for financial aid during a suspension status). If students are placed into a financial aid suspension status, there is an appeal option/process for students with extenuating circumstances.

Admission or re-admission to the University of St. Thomas and academic standing as defined by an academic program may allow for a student’s continued enrollment at the university. However, admission, re-admission or continued enrollment does not exempt the student from meeting the terms of this policy with regard to financial aid eligibility.