SAP standards apply to all coursework attempted, including coursework for which the student did not receive financial aid. These standards are applied equally to all students attending the institution, whether or not the student is receiving financial aid, and regardless of the student’s level of enrollment or academic program (for example, full-time enrollment, part-time enrollment, undergraduate, graduate, and all educational programs offered at the institution).

Regardless of whether or not a student has met their maximum timeframe, students are not eligible for additional financial aid funds beyond completion of their degree requirements.

* Degree programs and lengths vary. See the General Catalog or contact your Department for the exact length of your program.

** For students considering a Second Baccalaureate, refer to admissions for application and eligibility requirements.

It depends. Generally, to successfully complete a unit you must receive a grade of A, B, C, D, or P (S for graduate students) in a course.  Grades of F, I, NP (U for graduate students), and NG do not count. If not completed, the units may still be counted as attempted for SAP purposes. Also, once an Incomplete grade is converted to an actual grade, that change will be captured during the next annual SAP review.

• Cancellations/Dismissals/Withdrawals/PELP:

  • Generally, these units do not count as units attempted. However, they could affect degree progress towards the Maximum Timeframe.

• Remedial Coursework:

  • Do not count as completed or attempted.

• AP/Repeat/Transfer Coursework: 

  • If the Office of the University Registrar counts these as attempted and completed units, this will count equally for SAP.

• Summer Session(s):  

  • Summer Session coursework is treated the same as coursework completed during the academic year.

If students meet SAP standards by the annual evaluation, they may regain financial aid eligibility for the following academic year. In general, the annual SAP evaluation occurs in July. After the SAP evaluation occurs, all students will receive an email notification informing them of their current SAP status (e.g., meeting SAP standards or not meeting SAP standards and cancellation of future financial aid, if applicable). Students who lose financial aid eligibility may submit an appeal.

When filing an appeal, provide a full explanation along with detailed documentation (i.e., minimum progress waiver, medical diagnosis) verifying the circumstances that led to the inability to meet SAP. Some examples of circumstances that would be considered in the appeal process are the death of a close relative, or personal injury or illness of the student. It is also important to examine ways to eliminate deficiencies and provide a realistic plan toward reaching graduation.

Please note: UC Davis is committed to creating and maintaining the safety of all our students. In some circumstances, appeals may contain information related to sexual violence, sexual harassment, or any other form of sexual misconduct against the student. Any incident of sexual harassment of any kind must be reported to the UC Davis Title IX Officer. Any supporting documentation provided on your appeal may be submitted to their office.