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Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

All students must maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA and earn the required number of hours as stated in the table below and not attempt more than 150% of their degree program.  Academic progress will be checked at the end of each spring semester for all NSU students.

Students who do not meet SAP Standards have two options to receive Financial Aid in future semesters:

1.    Students may appeal to the Student Financial Aid Appeals Committee.  If the appeal is approved, the student would be eligible for aid during the next award year.  The student’s academic progress will be checked again the following spring.

2.   Students may attend one semester at their own expense without the benefit of financial aid, attempt and earn at least 6 semester hours and a 2.0 semester grade point average for undergraduates or 3.0 for graduates.  Note - a student who is over attempted hours cannot regain their eligibility until they graduate.

 

Minimum Progress Standards Table:

                                                                                Minimum Semester   Minimum Academic   Minimum      
                                                                                Hours Earned           Year Earned Hours   Cumulative GPA

Students with 1-29 semester hours attempted:                 
Full Time Student (12 or more hours attempted)                9                              18                             2.00
3/4 Time Student (9-11 hours attempted)                          6                              12                             2.00   
1/2 Time Student (6-8 hours attempted)                            3                                6                             2.00   
Less than 1/2 Time Student (1-5 hours attempted)   must earn all hours attempted ....................... 2.00         

Students with 30-59 semester hours attempted:                 
Full Time Student (12 or more hours attempted)                9                              18                             2.00
3/4 Time Student (9-11 hours attempted)                          6                              12                             2.00   
1/2 Time Student (6-8 hours attempted)                            3                                6                             2.00   
Less than 1/2 Time Student (1-5 hours attempted)  must earn all hours attempted ......................... 2.00

Students with 60 or more semester hours attempted:                 
Full Time Student (12 or more hours attempted)               12                             24                             2.00
3/4 Time Student (9-11 hours attempted)                          9                              18                             2.00   
1/2 Time Student (6-8 hours attempted)                            6                              12                             2.00   
Less than 1/2 Time Student (1-5 hours attempted)  must earn all hours attempted ......................... 2.00

Graduate Students:
Full Time Student (9 or more hours attempted)                 9                               18                             3.00 
Less than Full Time Student (1-8 hours attempted)  must earn all hours attempted ......................... 3.00