Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards

Current Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards

Federal regulations require that the UC Davis Financial Aid Office establish standards for Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) that measure a student’s progress toward degree completion using both qualitative and quantitative measures. Federal legislation that went into effect on July 1, 2011 strengthened these requirements. To remain eligible for financial aid, students must meet the SAP requirements as outlined in our Financial Aid Standards for Satisfactory Academic Progress Guide. If you are notified that you did not meet SAP and you wish to appeal your status, please see our SAP Appeal Form.

It is important to note that Financial Aid SAP standards noted in this guide are separate and distinct from Academic Policies, which are available through the Registrar's Office.

Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Board Schedule

The Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeal Board meets every Thursday during Fall Quarter. The SAP Appeal Board will make every effort to review the appeals submitted each week; however, when the volume of appeals increases, not all appeals can be reviewed the same week they are submitted. Students will be notified either by mail or by e-mail of the SAP Appeal Board's decision. To be eligible for review, appeals must be received by the deadlines outlined below:

APPEAL DEADLINE	TO REQUEST AID CONSIDERATION FOR
TBA	2012-13 Fall, Winter & Spring Quarters
TBA	2012-13 Winter & Spring Quarters Only
TBA	2013 Spring Quarter Only