Achieving Satisfactory Academic Progress

ASAP: Achieving Satisfactory Academic

Progress At the end of this session you should be able to:

Understand how SAP affects Financial Aid EligibilityLearn how to calculate your GPA Know the difference between SAP and UMASS Boston academic standingMake informed decisionsStart the SAP appeal process

How SAP AffectsHow SAP Affects Financial Aid Eligibility Financial Aid Eligibility

-Eligibility for federal and state fundsEligibility for federal and state fund

Grade Point Average (GPA)Completion ratesMaximum Credits Attempted

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

To be eligible for federal and state student aid funds a

student must be making satisfactory academic progress

Three criteria used for evaluating SAP:

1. Grade Point Average – GPA2.0 or better GPA required with 25 or more credits

1.75 or better GPA required with 0-24 credits

2. Completion Rate

Must complete 67% of attempted credits

3. Maximum Credits Attempted – Maximum

Time Frame

150% of degree credits required for degree = maximum of 180 credits

Grade Point Grade Point AverageAverage

GPA

Where do I find my GPA?

Degree Progress Report

Transcript (on WISER)

How is GPA calculated?

Grades and Transcripts

How is GPA calculated?Multiply the grade points for each course by the number of credit hours each course is worth. The resulting value is referred to as “Quality Points”

Add together earned quality points for all courses completed in a semester

Divide the sum by the total number of completed semester credit hours

Credit Hours Grade (Equivalent) Quality Pts3 x C- (1.7) = 5.13 x B- (2.7) =

8.13 x C- (1.7) = 5.1

3 x C- (1.7) = 5.1 TOTAL: 12 23.4 23.4 (Quality Pts) ÷ 12 (credit hrs) = 1.95 semester GPA

UMASS Boston GPA Calculator

GPA Calculator

Note: This calculator is for estimating purpose only

Academic Standing

Dean’s List/Honors

Good Standing

AlertWarning

ProbationExtended Probation

SuspensionDismissal

3.2 +

Less than 2.0

2.0

Completion RatesSuccessfully completed credits ÷ Attempted credits

You must complete, with passing grades, 67%

(two-thirds) of the total number of credits

you attempt. This includes non-degree coursework, and courses you might have taken at UMB many years ago

Grades of F, W, INC, NA or PRG must be counted

as ‘attempts’

Transfer credits count as both attempted and earned.

How Completion Rates work Anna’s First Semester

1. GPA = 3.4332. Completion Rate = 9 ÷ 13 = 69%3. Max. Credits Attempted = 13

Subject Catalog Component Official Grade Units Taken Course Name

MATH 115 Lecture B+ 3 College Algebra

ENGL 102 Lecture W 3 Freshman English II

PHIL 108 Lecture A 3 Moral Social Probls

EEOS 120 Lecture B 3 Intro to EEOS - Lect

EEOS 121 Laboratory W 1 Intro to EEOS Lab

Anna’s Second Semester

1. GPA = 3.4332. Completion Rate = 9 ÷ 27 = 33%3. Max. Credits Attempted = 27

Subject Catalog Component Official Grade Units Taken Course Name

ECON 101 Lecture INC 3 Intro To Micro

ENGL 102 Lecture W 3 Freshman English II

JAPAN 102 Lecture NA 4 Intro Japanese II

PHIL 110G Lecture W 4 Equality & Justice

SAP 1st Year

Academic Standing and Satisfactory Academic progress

Academic Standing Based only on your GPA Affects your academic status

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Based on GPA, Completion Rate & Maximum

Credits Attempted Affects your financial aid eligibility status

Informed DecisionsInformed Decisions-Grading/course optionsGrading/Course Options

Resources

options

-Resources

-Resources

Pass-Fail Grading Option

Pass = P (not in GPA) Fail = F (in GPA)

Things to consider:

1. Talk to your instructor

2. Some majors/minors don’t allow Pass-Fail: CHECK!

3. Declare Pass-Fail via WISER by deadline

4. Maximum of eight, one per semester

Pass-Fail Grading Option

“P” with Pass-Fail

With Letter Grade With Pass/Fail

ENGL 101: C

MATH 115: C

PHIL108: C

PSYCH100: D

Semester GPA: 1.75

ENGL101: C

MATH115: C

PHIL108: C

PSYCH100: P

Semester GPA: 2.0

WithdrawalCourse Withdrawal

Withdrawal = “W” on transcript (not in GPA)Student pays for the class

Things to consider:

1.Talk to your instructor

2.Talk to your advisor

3. May affect financial aid: CHECK!!!

4. Declare “W” via WISER by deadline

Course Withdrawal Option

University Withdrawal

Must submit undergraduate withdrawal form by last day of classes.

University Withdrawal

“F” vs. “W”

“F” with Pass/Fail With Withdrawal

ENGL 101: C

MATH115: C

PHIL108: F

PSYCH100: C

Semester GPA: 1.5

ENGL 101: C

MATH115: C

PHIL108: W

PSYCH100: C

Semester GPA: 2.0

Incomplete

INC + 1 year = IF = F

Incomplete Grade Policy

Repeat Policy Maximum of four repeats allowed Both the first and the second earned grades appear on transcripts When student repeats a course, the first grade comes out of the

GPA, and the second grade replaces the first Credit is only earned once

Each repeat counts as an attempt for SAPExample: You failed English 101. This counts as 3 credits attempted, 0 credit completed.You repeat and pass English 101 the next term. SAP calculates this as 6 credits attempted, 3 completed.

Students cannot retake a course out of sequence (cannot repeat SPAN 101 after passing SPAN 102)

Course Repeat Policy

Tips for Maintaining SAP

See your Academic Advisor regularly

Review your degree audit as frequently as you can

Focus on your degree/graduation requirements by taking only courses that pertain to your degree while also completing your general electives

Educate yourself on SAP criteria by regularly visiting the Financial Aid Services web page on the UMass Boston website.

Resources

University Advising Center – CC-1-1100 Academic Support Services - CC-1-1300

Subject tutoring, Math Resource Center, Reading, Writing, & Study Strategy

Center, & Skills Workshops Career Services - CC- 1- 1300 Disability Services(Ross Center),CC-UL-240 Counseling Center- Quinn- 2- 39 Health Center- Quinn- 2- 40 College Success Centers, check with your college

Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Process

Submit the SAP Appeal

Complete the Academic Plan Form

Take the next steps

Appeal Process

Check your Wiser student center for information regarding your Financial Aid SAP Appeal Status

Follow up questions, contact: Financial Aid Services

Kimberly Mann, Student Retention Specialist, kimberly.mann@umb.edu

Phone: 617.287.6341 Fax: 617-287-6323

How to Process your Appeal

1.Attend Achieving Satisfactory Academic Progress Workshop (ASAP)

2.Answer appeal form questions, write your personal statement, and attach documentation, if necessary

3.Submit completed appeal form to Financial Aid

4.Finanacial Aid may refer students to their assigned academic advisor to complete an Academic Plan

Students don’t have to be full-time. Minimum six credits is needed to

receive financial aid

Academic Plan

If you are referred for an Academic Plan, you will need to meet with your advisor

Once you submit an Academic Plan to the Financial Aid Office, you need to follow that plan. You may not change your schedule without consulting your advisor and preparing a new plan

At the end of the semester, the Financial Aid Office will review your progress and verify if you followed the agreed upon Academic Plan. Failure to adhere to your plan may result in loss of financial aid eligibility

How to complete your Academic Plan

Make sure to schedule an hour-long appointment with your advisor.

Please DO NOT attempt or expect to complete your academic plan in a walk-in session

Satisfactory Academic Progress Policies are available at: Satisfactory Academic Progress Policies

  The academic plan is for financial aid purposes which does not

substitute for the university’s review of your academic standing. To complete your academic plan, make an appointment to see an advisor, based on your college or major, at the location listed below:

Where to complete your academic planCollege Affiliation Location

Undeclared students,CLA and CSMUniversity Advising Center, Campus Center, 1st floor, room 1100, 617-287-5500

College of Liberal Arts declared studentsCLA Initiatives Office, Wheatley Building, 2nd floor, room 4-10, 617-287-7897

College of Science & Mathematics declared students

CSM Success Center, Science Building, 2nd floor, room 60, 617-287-4846/3974

College of Management students with fewer than 60 credits

University Advising Center, Campus Center, 1st floor, room 1100, 617-287-5500

College of Management students with more than 60 credits

CM Student Services, McCormack Building, 5th floor, room 610, 617-287-7625

College of Education and Human Development

Wheatley Building, 1st floor, room 51, 617-287-7625

College of Public and Community Services with less than 60 credits

University Advising Center, Campus Center, 1st floor, room 1100, 617-287-5500

College of Public and Community Services with more than 60 credits

Wheatley Building, 4th floor, room 151, 617-287-77100

College of Nursing and Health SciencesScience Building, 2nd floor, room 13, 617-287-7500

Student Support Services (SSS)Campus Center, 1st floor, room 1100, 617-287-5820

Next Steps Financial Aid Appeals committee will notify you

of their decision within 14 business days of receipt of completed appeal

Appeals which are approved will be on a probationary basis and will be reviewed after one semester

If your appeal is DENIED, you will not be eligible to receive Financial Aid until you meet the requirements of Satisfactory Academic Progress

Have a back up plan for tuition payment in case you are denied financial aid. Consider setting up a payment plan with the Bursar’s Office

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