If you're receiving financial aid, the U.S. Department of Education requires that you enroll only in the classes necessary for your major and that you meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
CCBC reviews each student's academic progress against these standards.
Completion rate
You need to complete at least 67% of your total attempted coursework including ESOL and developmental education.
Cumulative GPA
You need to maintain a minimum cumulative GPA relative to your courseload, specifically the number of billable credits.
Maximum time frame
You should take no longer than 150% of the published length to complete your degree/certificate program.
Financial Aid evaluates your records at the end of each semester (or each year, if you are in good standing). You can check your status at anytime in SIMON in the myCCBC portal. We will also send you an email notification if you are placed on suspension.
You are meeting all SAP standards.
The first time you do not meet SAP standards, you will receive a "warning" status. You will still receive financial aid the following semester, but you will need to work on meeting SAP standards.
This means you are not meeting SAP standards and will not receive financial aid for future semesters until you are able to meet them again. You can still enroll in classes, but you will have to cover expenses. You have the right to appeal and request reinstatement, but it's not guaranteed.
If Financial Aid has accepted your appeal, you will regain financial aid eligibility for one semester. At the end of the semester, you must meet SAP standards or you will be ineligible for future aid.
This means you are on financial aid probation and you will follow an Academic Plan (created by an academic advisor) to get back on track and meet SAP standards.
If your financial aid has been suspended, you will be responsible for paying tuition, fees and books until you meet SAP requirements. Keep in mind, taking a semester off will not restore eligibility.
If you have documented extenuating circumstances, you can file an appeal.
You will be placed on probation, meaning you can continued receiving financial aid for the next semester. During this time an academic advisor will make an Academic Plan to help you reach SAP by the end of next semester.
You will remain on suspension until you meet SAP requirements. You may still enroll in classes, but you will be responsible for paying tuition, fees and books.
Whether your first appeal was denied or you failed to meet SAP during your probation period, there is no secondary appeal process.
You will be placed on probation, meaning you can continued receiving financial aid for the next semester. During this time an academic advisor will make an Academic Plan to help you reach SAP by the end of next semester.
You will remain on suspension until you meet SAP requirements. You may still enroll in classes, but you will be responsible for paying tuition, fees and books.
Whether your first appeal was denied or you failed to meet SAP during your probation period, there is no secondary appeal process.
If you withdraw, audit or receive an incomplete in any course, your SAP will be affected. Visit the Enrollment Services Center where a staff member will advise you how a withdrawal or incomplete course will impact your financial aid. You cannot receive financial aid for an audited course.
Concerned about meeting SAP? We can help you stay on track!