Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAP)

Evaluations are conducted at the end of each evaluation period to determine if the student has met the minimum requirements for attendance and academics.  Evaluations are based on the cumulative academic percentage and cumulative attendance percentage.  The academic percentage is determined by combining all theory and practical grades to date and deriving an average percentage of those grades.  The attendance percentage is determined by dividing the total hours accrued by the total number of hours scheduled.

Regardless of the average level of attendance, students who have more than 10 days (scheduled days) of consecutive absence (without mitigating circumstance) will be dismissed.  This standard shall apply to all students except those on an approved Leave-of-Absence (see LOA policy).  A veteran student must complete 80% of your scheduled program and may not miss five consecutive days or you will be terminated. (See attendance policy on page 32)

B        80-89                       Very Good              F        69 and below     Unsatisfactory

• The student’s progress was evaluated, and it was determined that the student did not make satisfactory academic progress during the warning period; and
• The student prevails upon appeal of a negative progress determination prior to being placed on probation (SEE BELOW); and
• The institution determines that satisfactory academic progress standards can be met by the end of the subsequent evaluation period; or
• The institution develops an academic plan for the student that, if followed, will ensure that the student is able to meet the satisfactory academic progress requirements by a specific point within the maximum time frame established for the individual student.

• The student may re-establish eligibility for financial aid, if applicable, by meeting the minimum cumulative requirements for attendance and academic satisfactory academic progress.
• The reason for which a student may appeal are death of a relative, an injury or illness of the student or other allowable special circumstances.
• The student must submit documentation as to why the student failed to meet satisfactory academic progress and what has changed in the student’s situation that will allow him or her the achievement of satisfactory academic progress at the next evaluation.
• The results of the appeal will be documented in the student’s file with notes as to the circumstances surrounding the appeal.
• Should a student fail to appeal the decision, the decision will stand.
• A student who fails to achieve the minimum standards is no longer eligible for Title IV, HEA program funds (school is not yet eligible for Title IV) , if applicable, unless the student is on warning or has prevailed upon appeal of the determination that has resulted in the status of probation.