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Satisfactory Academic Progress |
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Satisfactory Academic Progress is an evaluative process required by federal regulations. Institutions
are required to develop academic progress standards and review student records to assure they are
complying with the standards in making good progress toward their degree objective. Students who do
not meet these standards are ineligible for financial aid for upcoming enrollment periods. Academic
transcripts of all students are reviewed at least once a year to ensure compliance with these regulations.
Satisfactory Academic Progress is reviewed at least once a year. The Office of Scholarships and Financial
Aid evaluates all previous semesters (including any semesters in which a student completely withdraws), all
attempted course work, and all transfer hours, regardless of a student’s receipt of financial aid for those
enrollment periods.
The requirements to meet Satisfactory Academic Progress are as follows:
- Undergraduate students are expected to have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or above.
- Undergraduate students should have completed at least 75% of attempted coursework.
- Undergraduate students should complete their bachelor’s degrees in no more than 160 credit hours of enrollment. Associate degree students should complete their degrees in no more than 80 credit hours of enrollment.
- Teacher certification students must provide a statement of status from the School of Education verifying the duration of their enrollment in the program. Teacher certification is a specific exception for aid eligibility under federal regulations with aid award amounts at undergraduate levels.
- Students who are in a second undergraduate degree program may be required to complete a Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal to describe their academic plans. If approved, special arrangements will be made to monitor their progress.
Not meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards?
- If you receive a financial aid checklist item on Onestart that indicates you do not meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress standards, you must complete the Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal available through IUPUC’s website or from the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid. Return the completed appeal form with supporting documentation to either IUPUC Financial Aid Office or mail IUPUI Office of Student Financial Aid Services, 425 University Boulevard Room 147 Indianapolis, IN 46202-5145. Incomplete appeals will be returned to the applicant. Completed appeal forms must be submitted no later than 30 days prior to the end of the enrollment period. Incomplete or late submission of an appeal may jeopardize your financial aid.
- The Appeal Committee reviews each appeal to determine student eligibility for continued financial aid. The most common reasons for appeal approval are (1) a learning disability, (2) a severe injury or extended illness, or (3) the illness or death of a family member. Documentation of circumstances is required. Review by the graduate program director is required for graduate students.
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