Financial Aid & Scholarship Department
Division of Student Affairs
Federal School Code: 001153

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

Academic Progress may affect Financial Aid Eligibility

To comply with federal and state requirements, California State University, Northridge has adopted an Annual Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy and a Midyear Academic Progress Review Policy to apply reasonable standards for measuring whether a student, who is otherwise eligible for financial aid, is maintaining satisfactory progress toward the completion of his/her educational objective.

Question: How will an Annual Academic Progress Policy review affect eligibility for aid?

During this review, which is conducted every July, progress will be reviewed in several areas: by comparing the number of units attempted, versus the number of units you have completed; academic disqualification by the University; and unit and time limits to complete a degree. Failure to make satisfactory progress in any of these areas will constitute ineligibility for financial aid of any kind. A Disqualification Letter will be emailed to the student detailing the reason(s) for denial.

Reinstatement is possible if there are extenuating circumstances that should be considered as the basis for an appeal. An Academic Advisor or other University support staff will make an assessment of the student's potential for academic success and forward that decision to our office. See Below.

Forms Additional Information

Adobe Acrobat is needed to view this document. Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy

This is the CSU, Northridge Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy. It details the academic progress you must maintain to continue to be eligible for financial aid.

Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Instructions

Instructions on how to submit an appeal to Satisfactory Academic Progress review.

Adobe Acrobat is needed to view this document. Academic Advisement Review Form

This form is required for students who did not meet the CSU, Northridge Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy. Students who feel their circumstances warrant an appeal should complete and submit this form to their Academic Advisor with supporting documentation.

Sample of SAP Appeal Denial Email

This is a sample email sent to students who appealed their Satisfactory Academic Progress and were denied.

Sample of SAP Email

This is a sample email sent to students who did not meet the CSU, Northridge Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy.

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