Satisfactory Academic Progress

Satisfactory Academic Progress Overview

All students in degree-seeking programs at University of Holy Cross (UHC) must make Satisfactory Academic Progress to be eligible for financial aid. All students are evaluated for their eligibility to receive financial aid based on the minimum satisfactory progress standards. The following procedures are used to implement these policies:

Regulatory Citations

Pursuant to federal regulation (§668.16(e)(1)), UHC has implemented procedures for monitoring each student’s satisfactory academic progress. The Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy at UHC is at least as strict as the “Good Standing” policy employed by Academic Affairs for students who are not receiving financial aid. The Financial Aid Office applies this policy consistently to all educational programs and to all students within categories, i.e., undergraduate and graduate students.

As permitted in regulation, the SAP policy includes an evaluation of academic progress after each term. Summer is considered to be a term.

• Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy
• Qualitative Evaluation
• Quantitative Evaluation
• Maximum Time Frame Evaluation
• Satisfactory Academic Progress Procedures
• Academic Plans
• Appeals and Probation
• Financial Aid Probation
• Notification to students