What are the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards at EGCC? Provide the specific benchmarks

The Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standard of Eastern Gateway Community College (EGCC) establishes a minimum academic progress to maintain financial aid eligibility. The SAP standards are based on two criteria: qualitative and quantitative standards.

Qualitative Standard: EGCC requires students to have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better at the end of each payment period, which is determined by the number of credit hours completed through EGCC in that same payment period. The GPA is calculated based on all grades received while attending EGCC, even those that may not be eligible for financial aid consideration such as audit classes, transfer credits, etc. Students must also complete their program within an established maximum timeframe limit which is generally 150% of the published length of the program or degree they are enrolled in at EGCC; otherwise known as the Maximum Time Frame Rule (MTF). Any student who has attempted more than 150% of their program’s total clock hours will no longer be eligible for federal student aid funds unless there are mitigating circumstances approved by the Financial Aid Director in accordance with regulations set forth by the U.S Department Education.

Quantitative Standard: In addition to meeting a satisfactory cumulative GPA requirement, students receiving Federal Title IV funding must complete 67% or more credit hours per semester/payment period to meet SAP standards and remain eligible for financial aid assistance at EGCC. This means that if you enroll in 12 credit hours you should successfully complete 8 credits before being reviewed again for satisfactory academic progress once your next enrollment term begins at EGCC whether it’s summer session or fall semester 2020-2021.. It’s important to note that any withdrawal from courses due to extenuating circumstances will count against this percentage completion rate but may qualify under MTF rules outlined above if supported documentation can be provided verifying why such action was taken during one’s attendance here at EGCC .

In conclusion, it’s important for all students receiving Federal Title IV funding attend classes regularly and maintain successful passing grades in order remain compliant with Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards established by Eastern Gateway Community College so they may continue receiving assistance toward their education goals here at this institution until completion occurs within our predetermined time frame limits..