Satisfactory Academic Progress
St. Philip's College School Code: 003608
According to Federal Regulations, all students applying for Student Financial
Assistance (SFA) programs under Title IV funds are to maintain Satisfactory
Academic Progress (SAP) in order to receive aid. The progress standards that
students are required to meet in order to maintain financial aid eligibility are
the following:
1. Maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA, "C" or better, per semester and overall,
2. Successfully complete sixty-seven percent (67%) of all course work, and
3. Complete the program of study within 99 hours of attempted course work
(including developmental classes and all hours attempted at other colleges).
Student compliance with the Satisfactory Academic Progress policy is
evaluated after every Spring semester and students are advised of their status
via the Alamo Community College District PALS email system. Progress is categorized in one
of three ways: 'Good Standing', 'Probation Status', and 'Suspension Status'.
Students may receive financial aid while in good standing or on probation
status, but not if they are on suspension status. The information below
describes specifically what these categories mean:
Good Standing (RC1)
A student is considered to be in good standing if he/she meets all three
standards of progress outlined above. These students may participate in all
financial aid programs provided they meet other eligibility criteria, subject to
availability of funds.
Probation Status (RC2)
Students are placed on probation if by the end of the Spring semester they
have not completed 67% of all coursework attempted and/or do not have a t least
a cumulative 2.0 GPA. These students may receive financial aid while on
probation, subject to individual program requirements.
Suspension Status (RC4)
Students are suspended from financial aid if by the Spring semester of their
probationary year they do not meet one or more of the Satisfactory Academic
Progress criteria listed above. These students are no longer eligible to receive
financial aid but can continue to enroll at their own expense.
Appeal Process (RC3)
Students who on placed on financial aid suspension can fill out a Financial
Aid Appeal Form at the appropriate college that they are attending. The appeal
should include a personal statement detailing the circumstances that resulted in
their failure to meet the required standards. Those that have been suspended due
to 99 attempted hours, must submit a degree plan clearly showing the courses
earned towards the program, courses still needed, and their anticipated
graduation date.
If the appeal is approved, eligibility is reinstated subject to program
requirements. Progress is reviewed at the end of the semester to make sure that
the student is meeting the standards and following the degree plan. Failure in
either of these will again result in financial aid suspension.
If the appeal is denied, no financial aid of any kind may be awarded.
Students can continue to enroll, but at their own expense. Students who believe
the denial is unfair may meet with the Director of Financial Aid and plead their
case. The director's decision is the final determination.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT STUDENT
FINANCIAL SERVICES OFFICE:
ST. PHILIP'S COLLEGE
1801 MARTIN LUTHER KING DR.
SUTTON LEARNING CENTER - RM.#117
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78203-2098
(210)531-3272