Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) is a system used by the federal government and by New York state to measure undergraduate and graduate students' successful progress in their academic studies in order to maintain eligibility for financial aid.
Updated 9/26/2022: COVID-19 and Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
The following FAQs are applicable beginning with spring 2020 and through the end of the National Emergency. Thereafter, SAP policies and guidelines will again apply (see links below for further federal and NYS guidelines).
If I decide to change my grade from a letter grade to a Pass/Fail, will this negatively affect my eligibility for federal or state aid, according to SAP guidelines?
Spring 2020: A grade of P or F will not negatively impact your aid eligibility.
For 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23 academic years: A grade of P will not negatively affect your aid eligibility as the course is considered to be completed. A grade of F will affect your GPA and PACE, therefore this could negatively impact your aid eligibility.
If I decide to withdraw from a course (W grade), will this negatively affect my eligibility for federal or state aid, according to SAP guidelines?
No, leniency will be provided to students beginning with the spring 2020 semester through the end of the National Emergency, if the withdrawal was due to a COVID-19 related circumstance.
If I withdraw for the semester due to a COVID-19 related circumstance, will this negatively affect my eligibility for federal or state aid, according to SAP guidelines?
No, leniency will be provided to students beginning with the spring 2020 semester through the end of the National Emergency.
Visit the following links for specific SAP details.
