Satisfactory Academic Progress

All undergraduate and graduate students must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements to receive financial aid at James Madison University. Federal regulations require each institution to have a SAP policy, which establishes the minimum standards for financial aid eligibility. The university measures your academic performance based on three standards: grade point average (GPA), pace and max time.

If you are a continuing education student in the teacher licensure program and do not meet SAP requirements, follow the appeals process described for undergraduate students to request reconsideration.

Appeal Deadlines:

  • Summer: Monday, June 28
  • Fall: Monday, September 6
  • Spring: Monday, January 31
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Undergraduate Policy
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SAP Appeals Process
SAP FAQ
SAP Handout
SAP Estimator

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Financial Aid & Scholarships
Student Success Center
MSC 3519
738 S. Mason St.
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807
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