Satisfactory Academic Progress

To keep receiving federal aid, you must meet ALL THREE of these requirements:

1. Completion Rate (Pace) 
   
   1. Maintain at least 67% cumulative completion rate
   2. Only Program Applicable (PA) credits count
   3. Calculation: PA credits earned ÷ PA credits attempted
   4. Includes PA transfer credits

   Note: Your transcript may not show an accurate pace as it includes non-PA credits.
   

2. Grade Point Average (GPA) 
   
   1. Maintain at least 2.0 cumulative GPA
   2. Only PA credits count
   3. Does NOT include non-PA credits or transfer GPAs

   Note: Your transcript GPA may differ as it includes non-PA credits
   

3. Maximum Time Frame (MTF) 
   
   1. Complete your program within 150% of required credits for your program
   2. Example: If your degree needs 120 credits, you have up to 180 credits to complete it
   3. Changing majors can significantly impact your MTF

   Remember: These requirements are cumulative and based on your entire academic history at BYU-Idaho.

Important Note: Academic Renewal and SAP

Be cautious about Academic Renewal! It may not help your SAP status and could hurt it.

Here's why:

• Academic Renewal removes completed classes from your academic record
• But for SAP, these classes still count as "attempted" credits
• This can lower your completion rate (Pace)

Remember:

• SAP looks at all attempted credits, even those removed by Academic Renewal
• A lower completion rate can negatively affect your SAP status

Always consult with the Financial Aid Office before pursuing Academic Renewal to understand how it might impact your financial aid eligibility.

Need help understanding your SAP status? Use the chat bubble on this page to speak with a financial aid specialist or email financialaid@byui.edu

Your Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) status is checked at the end of every semester you attend at BYU-Idaho, starting with your first semester. You can see your current SAP status on the home screen of your financial aid portal.

Here's what each status means:

Detailed Explanations:

1. Satisfactory
   
   1. You're on track academically
   2. Keep up the good work!
2. Warning
   
   1. This is your chance to improve
   2. You are still eligible for federal aid
   3. You have one semester to improve your academic performance and reach the SAP requirements
   4. Use campus resources to get back on track
   5. If you don’t meet SAP requirements by next semester, you’ll be suspended
3. Suspended
   
   1. You're no longer eligible for federal aid
   2. To regain eligibility, you must either:
      
      1. Improve your academic performance to SAP requirements
      2. Successfully appeal (see SAP Appeal Process)

   If you do not appeal or your appeal is denied, you’ll need to find other funding.
   

4. Probation
   
   1. Your appeal was approved now or for past semesters
   2. You remain eligible for federal aid as long as you meet specific requirements set by the Financial Aid Office
      
      1. usually at least a 2.5 GPA and 100% completion each semester
   3. Your status is reviewed each semester to see if you met probation requirements
   4. You will not receive a notification if you meet your probation requirements

Remember: Your SAP status can change each semester based on your academic performance. Stay informed and act quickly if your status changes!

Need help understanding your SAP status? Contact the Financial Aid Office for guidance by using the chat bubble on this page or emailing financialaid@byui.edu.

BYU-Idaho sends SAP (Satisfactory Academic Progress) notifications at the end of each semester after grades are posted. Here's what you need to know:

When You Will Get a Notification

Important Reminders

1. Check your BYU-Idaho email after each semester for these notifications
2. No news is good news - if you don't get a notification, you're likely in Satisfactory status
   
   1. If you are still worried you can check your SAP Status in your financial aid portal
3. Act quickly if you receive a Warning or Suspended notification
4. If you're on Probation, make sure you understand and meet your specific requirements

Questions about your SAP status or notification? Contact the Financial Aid Office using the chat bubble on this page to speak with a financial aid specialist or email financialaid@byui.edu.

If you're suspended from receiving federal aid due to not meeting SAP requirements, you can appeal if you've faced unusual or extenuating circumstances such as:

• Severe illness or injury (you or immediate family)
• Death of a relative
• Military activation
• Personal issues (with friends, roommates, or family)
• Work-school-family balance difficulties
• Financial problems

1. Receive Notification 
   
   1. Check your email for SAP Suspension notice and appeal instructions.
   2. If your portal says you are suspended, and you didn’t receive an email notification, please reach out to financialaid@byui.edu as soon as possible.
2. Submit Initial Request 
   
   1. Complete the SAP Appeal Request (link included in the notification email)
      
      1. If the link is not working try “open link in new window” or copy the link address and paste into your browser.
      2. If it still doesn’t work you may be past the deadline – reach out to financial aid with questions.
   2. Deadline: Within 7 days of receiving the email
3. Complete Appeal Document 
   
   1. A SAP Appeal document will be added to your Financial Aid portal.
   2. Follow the directions on the SAP Appeal Document.
   3. Gather supporting documentation and submit it with your appeal as soon as possible.
   4. Deadline: Within 7 days of the document appearing in your portal.
      
      1. If you need longer to get documentation please let us know.
4. If you are on MTF (Maximum Time Frame) SUSPENSION
   
   1. You will receive an additional “Academic Plan” document in your financial aid portal.
   2. You will need to meet with your academic advisor to have a grad plan approved. Complete the Academic Plan with you and sign it.
   3. If your appeal is approved you need to take only the classes on your approved grad plan each semester.
      
      1. If you take different, additional or less classes you will have to appeal again and state why you changed your grad plan.
5. Clearly Explain Your Situation In your appeal 
   
   1. Why you didn't meet SAP requirements.
   2. What unusual circumstances caused this.
   3. How your situation has improved or been resolved.
6. Wait for Decision 
   
   1. A committee works on the appeals as quickly as possible.
   2. A decision will be emailed to your BYU-Idaho email address.

1. Appeal Approved 
   
   1. Status changes to "Probation".
   2. Your Financial Aid eligibility is restored.
   3. You must meet specific semester probation requirements.
2. No Action
   
   1. You may need to meet some progress requirements before the committee will review another appeal.
      
      1. Make progress with your extenuating circumstances.
      2. Make academic progress for a time.
3. Appeal Denied 
   
   1. You remain ineligible for federal aid.
   2. You will be responsible for tuition and fees.
   3. You'll need to find alternative funding.

Need help with your appeal? Contact the Financial Aid Office for guidance! financialaid@byui.edu.