Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy
Federal regulations require that students receiving financial aid maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) toward a degree. CPU evaluates SAP at the end of each academic term for all students. The following standards must be met to remain in good standing.
SAP Requirements
- Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher for undergraduate students
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher for graduate students
- Completion of at least 67% of all attempted credit hours
- Completion of degree within 150% of published program length
- All periods of enrollment count, including those without financial aid
- Incomplete grades, withdrawals, and repeated courses are evaluated
SAP Details
Financial Aid Warning
Students who fail to meet SAP standards for the first time will be placed on Financial Aid Warning. They may continue to receive financial aid for one additional payment period while working to improve their academic standing.
Financial Aid Suspension
Students who fail to meet SAP standards after the warning period will have their financial aid suspended. They may appeal the suspension if extenuating circumstances affected their academic performance.
Appeal Process
Students may submit a written appeal explaining the circumstances that affected their academic performance and describing their plan for academic improvement. Appeals are reviewed by the Financial Aid Committee.
Academic Plan
Students whose appeals are approved will be placed on an Academic Plan, which outlines specific requirements they must meet to regain good standing and continue receiving financial aid.