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Overview

Arkansas State University-Newport (ASUN) aims to support students on their academic journey by ensuring they make Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). Maintaining SAP helps students stay in good standing academically and financially. The sections below outline the processes to ensure SAP for both Academics and Financial Aid.

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Definitions and Purpose

Why monitor Academic Progress?
Federal regulations require all recipients of student financial aid to make Satisfactory Academic Progress towards an eligible degree or certificate program.

Title IV Aid includes the following programs:

• Federal Pell Grants
• Federal Supplemental Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
• Federal Work-Study (FWS)
• Federal Direct Subsidized Loans
• Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans
• Federal PLUS Loans (including Grad PLUS and Parent PLUS)

SAP is reviewed at the end of Fall, Spring, Summer, and during the application process.

How Progress is Measured

Qualitative Progress (GPA)
Students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.

• Grades of A, B, C, D, and S are considered as successfully completed (passing).
• Grades of F, W, I, and U are not considered successfully completed (not passing).

Quantitative Progress (PACE)
Students must successfully pass at least 67% of cumulative hours attempted, including:

• Developmental/Remedial Hours
• Repeat/Incomplete Hours
• Transfer Hours/Concurrent (High School) Enrollment

Completion within Maximum Timeframe
Students must complete their program within 150% of the published timeframe.

Eligibility

Current Student Eligibility

• Eligibility is reviewed at the end of each semester and during the application process.
• Must be admitted and enrolled in an eligible ASUN academic degree program.
• Must complete at least 67% of cumulative hours attempted and maintain a 2.0 GPA.
• Cannot exceed 150% of the published length of their current ASUN academic degree program.

Transfer and Re-Admitted Student Eligibility

• Reviewed upon admission to the university.
  • Transcripts from the last college attended are reviewed
    • Transfer students
      • If the term gpa for the last semester at the last college is 0.00 - 1.99 then the student is placed on Academic & Financial Aid Warning
      • If the term gpa for the last semester at the last college is 2.0 or greater then the student is considered to be in good standing. 
    • Re-Admit Students
      • If a student returns to Â鶹ԭ´´ without attending another college or university after leaving ASUN, the student will retain the same Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) status that was in effect when they last attended Â鶹ԭ´´.

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SAP Process and Statuses

Failure to Meet SAP Requirements

• Students not meeting GPA requirements will be placed on Academic & Financial Aid Warning
• Students not completing 67% of cumulative attempted hours will be placed on Academic & Financial Aid Warning
• Students that exceed 150% of the program's published timeframe will be placed on Academic & Financial Aid Suspension

Academic and Financial Aid Warning

• Students on Academic and Financial Aid Warning can receive federal financial aid for the next term. No action is required by the student.
  • Must earn a 2.0 minimum cumulative GPA and complete at least 67% of cumulative hours attempted by the end of the semester.

Academic and Financial Aid Suspension

• Students on Academic & Financial Aid Suspension are not eligible to register for classes or receive financial aid.

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SAP Appeal Process

How to Submit an Appeal

Students have two choices when submitting an appeal:

• • Academic Only Appeal
    • This option is for students who do not have official third party documentation and will allow students to register for classes.  Financial aid is not available.  Students will pay for all courses.
  • Academic & Financial Aid Appeal
    • This option is for students who have official third party documentation and if approved, will allow the student to register for courses and receive financial aid.  Students approved are required to complete an Academic Plan with a professional advisor.

The appeal review process may take 10-12 business days (campus closures can affect this timeframe)

Appeal Submission Requirements:

• Include a detailed statement that explains why you failed to make satisfactory academic progress
• For Academic & Financial Aid Appeals:  Provide supporting documentation (examples of acceptable documentation are on the first page of the appeal form).
  • Note: Submission of an appeal does not guarantee restoration of financial aid and academic eligibility.

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Academic Plan

Academic Plans
Students with an approved appeal must complete an Academic Plan with a professional advisor.

• Progress on and academic plan is evaluated each semester.
• Failing to meet the requirements of the academic plan will result in Academic and Financial Aid Suspension.

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For more information and details, email sap@asun.edu.