Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy
Financial
Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (58K PDF)
(this is a simplified
condensed version. For the text of the entire policy refer to
the Student Financial Aid Handbook.)
Satisfactory Academic Progress Codes and Definations
A student receiving financial aid, (with the exception of a fee waiver) must:
- Complete a minimum of 67% of the units attempted each semester with a minimum 2.0 GPA ('units attempted' are defined as those units you remain enrolled in after the add/drop period of each term)
- Complete a Student Education Plan for the student's declared major once 30 attempted units have been reached (including units earned at previous colleges which apply to the student's current major)
- Always make academic progress toward completion of the declared major
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 after attending 4 semesters
- Complete their studies at Las Positas within the maximum time frame of 90 attempted units for all AA/AS or transfer majors,or an attempted unit maximum of 150% of the published program length for certificate majors. Total units to be counted include all attempted units at Chabot/Las Positas Colleges less all ESL units, less up to 30 Basic Skills units, plus all units earned at previous colleges which apply to the current major.
Sample Chart for Making Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
| Units of attempted enrollment | Units you must complete for SAP
(67%) with a 2.0 GPA |
|---|---|
| 14-15 units | 10 units |
| 13 units | 9 units |
| 12 units | 8 units |
| 11 units | 7.5 units |
| 9 units | 6 units |
| 8 units | 5.5 units |
| 7 units | 4.5 units |
| 6 units | 4 units |
| 5 units | 3.5 units |
| 3 units | 2 units |
