What is a Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy?

Federal financial aid regulations limit how long any student can continue to receive financial aid. In order to keep your eligibility for financial aid; you must be making progress toward earning your degree. You can lose eligibility for aid if you are not doing well in your classes and/or if it is taking a very long time to earn your degree. If you are not meeting the minimum standards, even if you are allowed to continue your enrollment, you will have to do so without benefit of financial assistance.

At the University of Maine, there are separate Satisfactory Academic Progress Policies for Undergraduates and Graduate students.  For more detailed information on each policy, click on the link for the desired policy below:

Undergraduate Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy

Graduate Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy

What If There Are Special Circumstances?

Every student has the right to appeal in writing if you believe that you have extenuating circumstances that have impeded your academic progress.  If you want to appeal, please complete the SAP Undergraduate Appeal form.  Send the completed Appeal form along with appropriate supporting documentation to the attention of the Chair of the Undergraduate Satisfactory Progress Appeal Committee, Office of Student Financial Aid, 5781 Wingate Hall, Orono, ME, 04469-5781. The Office of Student Financial Aid will cancel aid for any student who does not appeal, or for whom an appeal is denied. If you have questions about this policy, contact the Office of Student Financial Aid.

SAP Undergraduate Appeal Form

SAP Graduate Appeal Form