Satisfactory Academic Progress

Federal and state laws require that students must be making satisfactory academic progress (SAP) in their course of study in order to receive federal financial assistance.

These standards apply to all periods of attendance, even periods when a student did not receive financial aid.

The Angelina College Financial Aid Office assesses satisfactory academic progress at the end of
each payment period (Fall term, Spring term, and Summer term).

SAP calculations include:

1. Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA): This is a qualitative measure that evaluates a student’s GPA on coursework at Angelina College. 
2. Completion Pace: This is a quantitative formula that measures whether a student is on pace to complete their education within the maximum time frame. A student must complete at least 66.6% of the total cumulative hours attempted. Grades of W, I or F will count as non-completed courses. Repeated courses are calculated as a part of pace. Credit hours transferred from another institution are counted toward pace.

Federal and state laws require students to make satisfactory academic progress (SAP) in their course of study to receive federal financial assistance. These standards apply to all periods of attendance, even when a student did not receive financial aid.

The Angelina College Financial Aid Office evaluates satisfactory academic progress at the end of each payment period:

• Fall Term
• Spring Term
• Summer Term

Maximum Time Frame

Students receiving financial aid are expected to complete their educational program within a reasonable period of time. The maximum credit hour limit is 150% of the published degree or course requirements for the student’s program of study.

• Transferred credit hours count toward the 150% maximum.
• Developmental hours are excluded from the calculation.
• Once the maximum attempted hours are reached, financial aid eligibility is denied for all future enrollment hours.
• No warning letters are provided for maximum time frame.

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Requirements

To maintain satisfactory academic progress, students must meet both of the following standards:

1. Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA)
   This qualitative measure evaluates a student’s GPA on coursework completed at Angelina College.

Minimum GPA requirements by credit hours attempted

Credit Hours Attempted	Minimum GPA
1–20 Hours	1.5 GPA
21–30 Hours	1.75 GPA
31+ Hours	2.0 GPA

2. Completion Pace
   This quantitative measure determines whether a student is progressing toward completing their education within the maximum time frame.

Students must successfully complete at least 66.6% of cumulative attempted hours.

• Attempted hours are based on enrollment at the Census Date.
• Grades of W, I, or F count as non-completed courses.
• Repeated courses count toward pace calculations.
• A grade of IP in a developmental course counts as completion.
• Transferred credit hours count toward pace.

Warning and Suspension

Students whose cumulative GPA or completion pace falls below the required standards will be placed on Financial Aid Warning for one payment period. Students remain eligible for aid during the warning period.

If a student does not meet the GPA or completion pace requirements by the end of the warning period, they will be placed on Financial Aid Suspension and become ineligible for Title IV financial aid assistance or TPEG.

Students will be notified of warning or suspension status.

Reinstatement of Financial Aid

Students who lose financial aid eligibility may regain eligibility by raising their GPA and completion rate to the required standards. Students should contact the Financial Aid Office once requirements are met.

Students on Financial Aid Suspension may also submit a written appeal if their inability to make satisfactory academic progress resulted from:

• The death of a relative
• An injury or illness of the student
• Other special circumstances

Appeals must include:

• A detailed explanation of why satisfactory academic progress was not met
• An explanation of what has changed to support future success
• A degree plan signed by the student’s advisor
• Supporting documentation

The Financial Aid Appeals Committee will review the written appeal and notify the student of the decision prior to the next registration period.

Financial aid appeals are not processed during a registration period.