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Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) is a federal academic standard used to measure progress toward degree completion and determine eligibility for federal financial aid, VA Benefits and other scholarships. SAP is reviewed at the end of each semester after grades are posted.

Common SAP Status Questions

If probation or academic plan requirements are not met: You will return to SAP Suspension You will not be eligible for Federal financial aid
Your next steps depend on your SAP status. Check your Financial Aid Portal to confirm where you are. Satisfactory: Keep making progress to graduation and check your portal each semester Warning: Impro...
If your SAP status is Suspended, you have two options: Option 1: Continue Without Federal Financial Aid You may attend BYU-Idaho without federal financial aid using alternative funding such as: Paymen...

Common SAP Suspension Questions

MTF Suspension occurs when your academic record shows you will not be able to complete your degree within 150% of required Program Applicable (PA) credits, even if you pass all remaining courses. Stud...
SAP Suspension means you are not meeting SAP standards and are not eligible for federal financial aid. SAP Suspension may also impact: VA Education Benefits Certain scholarships like Idaho Opportunity...
Yes, if you have not already appealed 2 times. MTF Appeals require: Completed and hand-signed SAP Appeal Documentation A graduation plan prepared and submitted by your Academic Advisor The graduation ...

Common SAP Appeal Questions

For SAP appeals that are not based on medical or mental health circumstances, documentation must still come from a third party and clearly show what happened, when it happened, and that the issue is r...
When an appeal is based on medical or mental health circumstances, a letter from a licensed provider is required and must include: Confirmation of the condition Dates of treatment or services Confirma...
SAP appeals and documentation must be submitted by the Financial Aid Determination Date (FADD) — the 23rd day of the semester. Tuition is still due by the tuition deadline Late fees are not waived whi...

Common SAP Resource Questions

Yes. SAP is evaluated for all students, regardless of whether you are currently receiving federal financial aid. Your SAP status affects future federal aid eligibility and current eligibility for VA e...
A W (Withdraw) counts as attempted but not earned and may lower your completion rate. If you are below the required 67% at the end of the semester, your aid will be suspended. If a withdrawal due to s...
To remain eligible for federal financial aid, students must meet all three SAP requirements: Completion Rate (Pace): Complete at least 67% of cumulative attempted credits Grade Point Average (GPA): Ma...

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