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Financial Aid Policies Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

Undergraduate Satisfactory Academic Progress

How to Stay on Track

Or, how to get back on track.

Time management, study habits, personal circumstance—all sorts of things can derail a semester. The most important thing you can do is reach out for help. And that's what we're here for. What follows is your guide to keeping your financial aid flow happy and healthy.

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Undergraduate SAP Guidelines

After each term of attendance, the Financial Aid Office will measure whether or not you are meeting SAP (see Satisfactory Academic Progress for helpful terms and general information). The standards measured are as follows:

  • Cumulative GPA: You must achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 1.0 or higher at all times. You must achieve and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 at UW-Green Bay by the end of your third term.
  • Cumulative Completion Rate: You must pass 67% of the overall credits attempted. Attempts are counted regardless of whether or not aid was received for that term and will include all credits, including test, transfer, etc.
  • UW-Green Bay Completion Rate: In addition to the completion rate (above), you must pass 50% of cumulative UW-Green Bay credits attempted. Attempts are counted regardless of whether or not aid was received for that term.
  • Cumulative Attempted Credit Maximum
    • Associate’s Degree: Requires 60 credits to earn the degree. For financial aid purposes, you can attempt a maximum of 90 credits (150% of the program requirements).
    • Bachelor’s Degree: Requires 120 credits to earn the degree. For financial aid purposes, you can attempt a maximum of 180 credits (150% of the program requirements).
    • If you are found ineligible, or if the program requirements are unclear, a letter will be sent to you and an appeal will be necessary. In addition to the Appeal for Reinstatement of Aid form, the appeal must contain clarification from your advisor outlining the overall requirements and remaining curriculum as well as the anticipated graduation date.