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3. Completion Rate: In order to maintain satisfactory academic progress toward the completion of a degree cadets must successfully complete a minimum of 67 percent of all credit hours attempted at MMI. Hours attempted include non-credit courses, dropped courses, withdrawals, and incomplete courses. This assessment begins when a cadet has attempted 12 credit hours at MMI.
SAP POLICIES
Federal regulations require the Office of Financial Aid (OFA) to monitor the progress of each cadet toward degree completion. Cadets who fail behind in their coursework, or fail to achieve minimum standards for grade point average and completion of classes, may lose their eligibility for all types of federal, state, and institutional and administered by the Financial Aid Office
Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy in Summary:
Academic Standing— Qualitative
Cadets must achieve and maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA on all MMI coursework.
Progress toward Degree Completion— Quantitative
Cadets must average passing 67% of all credits attempted in their specific academic program. Credits accepted for transfer from other institutions will be counted both as attempted and completed hours.
Maximum Time Frame
Cadets cannot receive aid after they have attempted 150 percent of the credits required for completion of their academic’s program. Credits accepted for transfer from other institutions will be counted both as attempt and completion hours.
The Evaluation Process
Definitions:
Frequency—at the end of each academic period
Attempted Credits- all grades of A, B, C, D, F IP, P, S, WP (withdrawn passing), WF (withdrawn failing), W (withdraw) and I(incomplete ) will be counted as credits attempted. Audited classes will not be counted as attempted.
Completed Credits—all grades of A, B, C, D, P, S,
Transfer Credits- credits that are accepted by MMI for transfer will be counted both in attempted and completed credits.
SAP Warning
Cadets that do not achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.0 and the 67% completion rate will be placed on SAP Warning. Cadets will be notified via e-mail at the end of the semester as soon as final grades are posted. No action is required on behalf of the cadets. Cadets will be eligible for one additional semester of financial aid after being placed on SAP warning.
SAP Probation
Cadets on SAP Warning that do not achieve a cumulative GPA OF 2.0 and the 67% completion rate will have to submit an appeal to be placed on SAP Probation. Cadets on SAP probation are not eligible to receive financial aid and must appeal to have financial aid eligibility reinstated (See SAP Appeal Process). If you have been placed on SAP Probation any financial aid awarded will be canceled.
Cadets that that have a successful appeal or if the appeal is approved their financial aid can be reinstated. Cadets who appeal and are approved will also be required to jointly develop an academic plan and establish this plan at the beginning of the probationary term.
Your Rights to Appeal
A cadet placed on SAP Probation, may appeal to have financial aid reinstated, if:
Your record shows that you earned the required GPA or credit completion ratio to meet SAP standards during term.
· Unusual circumstance interfered with your ability to meet SAP standards, including but not limited to:
· Illness, accident, or injury experienced by you or family member under your care (ex. Spouse or dependent child).
· Documentation required: physician’s statement, police report, or other documentation from a third-party professional; hospital billing statement.
· Death of a family member or significant person in your life. Documentation required: a copy of the obituary or death certificate.
· Divorce experience by you or parent. Documentation required: attorney’s letter on law firm’s letterhead or copy of divorce decree.
· Personal problems or issues with your spouse, family, roommate, or other significant person.
Documentation required: written statement from medical doctor, counselor, attorney, or another professional adviser.
Appeal Process
To appeal your financial aid suspension due to mitigating circumstances listed above or similar personal situations complete the Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal form and include the required documentation. Appeal must include the following:
· Why the student failed to make SAP
· What has changed will allow cadets to make SAP at the next evaluation.
The completed form should be submitted to the Office of Financial Aid within 10 days of you being notified that you do not meet SAP. After your appeal is received, you will be notified by e-mail within 15 business days on whether your appeal was approved or denied.
There is not a limit as to the number of times a cadet may appeal.
Reinstatement of Aid
If your appeal is approved, your financial aid will be reinstated, based on funds available at that time. As a result, your original award(s) may be reduced or lost. For that reason, your best interest is served by submitting an appeal as soon as you receive your SAP Probation notice.
Academic reinstatement by the MMI does not necessarily assure reinstatement of financial aid.
Conditions of Reinstatement
Decisions communicated to cadets will reflect any conditions imposed upon the cadet for continued eligibility. The conditions will be outlined on the notification letter and require the cadet signature as an acknowledgement. Conditions may include but not limited to :
Minimum GPA
No withdrawal or incompletes
Academic Plan developed by their academic dean.
All second and subsequent appeals require a written academic plan.
Subsequent Evaluation
Cadets that are in compliance with SAP standards at the end of an evaluation period will be removed from SAP Warning and SAP Probation statuses. Cadets that are on academic plans covering more than one semester will be evaluated against the academic plan. A cadet who successfully follows an academic plan may continue to receive Title IV aid even though SAP standards are not met.
Regaining Financial Aid Eligibility
Cadets that are denied reinstated of financial aid eligibility may take MMI courses without the benefit of federal financial aid. Once SAP requirements are met, the cadet will be eligible for financial aid.
Transfer Cadets
Cadets transferring from other institutions must have a cumulative 2.0 to be eligible for federal financial aid. Cadets with less than a cumulative GPA of 2.0 will be placed on SAP Warning.
If a student makes SAP standards at the end of a probationary period, the cadet must jointly develop an academic plan with their academic dean. The academic plan must ensure that the cadet will meet SAP standards at a point in time.
Failure to comply with conditions for reinstatement will result in the loss of financial aid eligibility. |
