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Satisfactory Academic Progress | Enrollment Services | Wright State University
Satisfactory Academic Progress
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About Satisfactory Academic Progress
Policy
Appeal Policy
Frequently Asked Questions
About Satisfactory Academic Progress
To receive federal student aid and the Ohio College Opportunity Grant at Wright State University, federal regulations require you meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
SAP Policy
To maintain satisfactory academic progress, undergraduate students and graduate/doctoral students must meet SAP requirements. All students enrolled in courses will be evaluated for SAP. This includes courses taken while not receiving Title IV financial aid.
The Office of Financial Aid will evaluate your academic history annually, at the end of every spring term, to ensure you are meeting SAP requirements. This evaluation includes courses taken during the previous summer term. If you fail SAP requirements, you will be notified via Wright State email that you may access your SAP status in WINGS on the financial aid dashboard.
Wright State's SAP Policy is used to determine
your financial aid eligibility only
. It does not reflect your academic standing for continued enrollment in your program of study.
SAP Requirements
You must meet the following SAP requirements to maintain your eligibility for federal student aid.
1. Cumulative GPA
Undergraduate students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of
2.0 or higher
Graduate/doctoral students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of
3.0 or higher
Boonshoft School of Medicine and School of Professional Psychology students must meet all academic stipulations defined by their professional program of study.
Please note:
Repeat coursework
does not impact your cumulative GPA for SAP purposes.
Fresh Start
and
Second Start
academic
forgiveness policies do not apply to your financial aid eligibility. Any credit hours and/or GPA forgiveness granted in accordance with university policy, shall be considered when determining a student’s satisfactory progress.
Incomplete coursework
does not impact your cumulative GPA for SAP purposes until the grade is finalized. Once finalized, it will be factored into the SAP calculation during the next formal review of SAP.
Remedial coursework
does not impact your cumulative GPA for SAP purposes. However, you must earn a passing grade to remain satisfactory for academic progress.
Your overall cumulative GPA is used when reviewing SAP, regardless of whether you have a
change in major
or are
pursuing a second degree.
However, you can
appeal
to receive financial aid based on a change of major or pursuing a second degree.
2. Completion Rate
(67 Percent Rule)
Undergraduate and graduate/doctoral students must earn
67 percent
of their cumulative attempted credit hours. The percentage is calculated by dividing your total number of earned credit hours by your total number of attempted credit hours.
Please note:
Fresh Start
and
Second Start
academic
forgiveness policies do not apply to your financial aid eligibility. Any credit hours and/or GPA forgiveness granted in accordance with university policy, shall be considered when determining a student’s satisfactory progress.
Attempted credit hours
are those credit hours for which you have received a grade of A, B, C, D, F, I, K, M, N, P, U, W, NR, or X. Transfer credit hours and repeated coursework are included in your total attempted credit hours. The attempted hours for a course in which you receive an M grade will be added to your total earned credit hours.
Incomplete coursework
is included in hours attempted. However, they are not considered hours earned until the grade is finalized.
Remedial coursework
is included in hours attempted, However, you must receive a passing grade to include in earned hours.
Your overall cumulative hours attempted and hours earned are used when reviewing SAP, regardless of whether you have a
change in major
or are
pursuing a second degree.
However, you can
appeal
to receive financial aid based on a change of major or pursuing a second degree.
3. Maximum Timeframe
(150 Percent Rule)
You must complete your program of study within 150 percent of the time frame required to earn your degree. The maximum time frame is
150 percent
of the typical number of hours needed to complete degree requirements.
Student Level and/or Degree Program
Maximum Number
of Total Attempted Credit Hours
Undergraduate/Associate Degree
90 semester hours
Undergraduate/Bachelor's Degree
180 semester hours
Graduate/Doctoral/Professional
Dependent upon program length. Graduate programs vary in length, so each program has different maximum timeframe calculation.
Please note:
Attempted credit hours
are those credit hours for which you have received a grade of A, B, C, D, F, I, K, M, N, P, U, W, NR, or X. Transfer credit hours and repeated coursework are included in your total attempted credit hours. The attempted hours for a course in which you receive an M grade will be added to your total earned credit hours.
Incomplete coursework
is included in hours attempted. However, they are not considered hours earned until the grade is finalized.
Your overall cumulative hours attempted are used when reviewing SAP, regardless of whether you have a
change in major
or are
pursuing a second degree.
However, you can
appeal
to receive financial aid based on a change of major or pursuing a second degree.
SAP Status
You can check your SAP status in WINGS at any time. For step-by-step instructions on how to view your academic progress for federal student aid in WINGS, visit the
WINGS Support Page
SAP Statuses
Financial Aid Satisfactory:
You have met SAP requirements for federal student aid purposes.
Financial Aid Unsatisfactory:
You have not met SAP requirements and you are ineligible for federal student aid. You will remain ineligible for federal student aid unless you successfully appeal or re-establish your eligibility on your own. You are not eligible to receive federal student aid for any term in which you have been assigned an Unsatisfactory SAP status.
Financial Aid Probation:
You have successfully appealed an Unsatisfactory SAP status and you are eligible for federal student aid for one term only. After the end of the term, you must meet academic progress plan requirements in order to qualify for federal student aid for subsequent terms. You are not eligible to receive federal student aid for those terms for which you are assigned an Unsatisfactory SAP status.
Financial Aid Programs Subject to SAP Policy
Common financial aid programs subject to Wright State University's SAP Policy include:
Federal Pell Grant
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
Wright Start Scholarship
Wright State University Need-Based Grant
Federal Work-Study
Federal Nursing Student Loan
Federal Direct Subsidized/Unsubsidized Loans
Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan
Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan
Ohio College Opportunity Grant
SAP Appeal Policy
If you are not meeting the SAP policy, you may appeal if there were extenuating circumstances that prevented you from meeting the standards. Examples of extenuating circumstances include death of a relative, injury, illness, change of major, second degree, or other special circumstance.
SAP Appeal Guidelines
You must have a FAFSA on file.
You may appeal to receive federal student aid for one term only.
You will be limited to a maximum of two (2) appeals per semester.
If you previously appealed on the basis of one circumstance and want to appeal again based on the same circumstance, you must provide information about what has changed that will allow you to meet satisfactory progress at the next evaluation.
Appeals are reviewed by the Office of Financial Aid and all appeal decisions are final.
Appeals for Boonshoft School of Medicine MD Program are referred to the Special Promotions Committee (SPC). If you are in the MD program, please reach out to the BSOM Office of Financial Aid at
som_finaid@wright.edu
for assistance with the appeal process.
Incomplete appeals will be denied.
You must check your Wright State email and WINGS accounts for notifications and updates to the status of your financial aid, including your SAP appeal.
SAP Appeal Criterion
The SAP appeal process will require you:
Submit the Online SAP Appeal Form via WINGS (For step-by-step instructions on how to access your financial aid information in WINGS, visit the
WINGS Support Page
). When completing this form you will be required to supply the following information:
A statement that explains the circumstance or reason you failed to meet SAP requirements. This statement must contain a detailed explanation of the courses, terms, or situations that prevented you from meeting SAP.
A statement that explains what has changed in your situation that will now enable you to meet SAP requirements.
Documentation or statements from a third-party professional that support your situation. Documentation should support your extenuating circumstances and confirm that you are taking steps to succeed.  Documentation can include but is not limited to police reports, medical documentation, death notices, or transcripts from previous universities. If providing a  statement of support, it must be on company letterhead and signed by a professional who is familiar with your situation. If the statement of support is from a Wright State employee, letterhead is not required. Support can be emailed from their official Wright State email address. Examples of third party support include physician, therapist, employer, attorney, or a counselor with the Office of Disability Services, Student Advocacy and Wellness, Student Success or other counseling offices. ​​​​​
Please note
that a letter from your academic advisor would only be appropriate if they are aware of your situation and can attest to the reason that you did not meet standards and the steps you are taking to be a successful student.
In addition, if you failed to meet the Maximum Timeframe SAP requirement (150 Percent Rule), you are required to work with your academic advisor to complete the
SAP Appeal Maximum Timeframe Form
. The Maximum Timeframe Form can be used as documentation if your advisor is indicating that you have changed your major, have a second/additional degree, or have transfer hours that are causing you to exceed 150% maximum time frame. If your advisor marks there is another circumstance, additional supporting documentation is required.
If you successfully appeal, you will be placed on Financial aid Probation for one term and must agree to an academic progress plan by the term's academic progress plan deadline in order to receive federal student aid for that one term. If you do not agree to an academic plan by the applicable deadline date, your Financial Aid Probation SAP status will be revoked and you will be reassigned to a Financial Aid Unsatisfactory SAP status.
SAP Appeal Deadlines
The Office of Financial Aid will accept online SAP appeals by term based on the following schedule. If you miss the online deadline but your classes for the term have not ended, please reach out to Enrollment Services for options in completing a paper appeal form.
Term
Start Date for Online Appeals
Deadline to Submit Online Appeals
Spring 2026
November 1, 2025
March 27, 2026
Summer 2026
March 28, 2026
May 30, 2026
Fall 2026
May 31, 2026
October 30, 2026
Spring 2027
Oct 31, 2026
March 26, 2027
Financial Aid Probation
If you successfully appeal, you must agree to an academic progress plan. You are required to submit an academic progress plan every term you are on financial aid probation. Once your appeal is approved, a link to complete the plan will be listed in WINGS on your financial aid dashboard home tab as an eligibility requirement. If you miss the online deadline but your classes for the term have not ended, please reach out to Enrollment Services for options in completing a paper appeal form.
Term
Online Academic Progress Plan Deadline
Spring 2026
April 10, 2026
Summer 2026
June 12, 2026
Fall 2026
November 13, 2026
Spring 2027
April 9, 2027
While on Financial Aid Probation, you will only be eligible to receive federal student aid during your one probationary term and you must agree to the following academic progress plan.
Undergraduate Students
Earn at least a 2.0 term GPA
Earn 67 percent of their attempted hours for the term
Graduate/Professional Students
Earn at least a 3.0 term GPA
Earn 67 percent of their attempted hours for the term
The Office of Financial Aid will determine if you have adhered to your academic progress plan once your grades have posted for your probationary term. If you adhered to your academic progress plan, you will have your federal student aid reinstated for subsequent terms. If you did not adhere to your academic progress plan, you will be assigned an Unsatisfactory SAP status and will be ineligible to receive federal student aid at Wright State. Your cumulative academic history will be evaluated for SAP requirements at the next annual evaluation.
Re-Establishing Eligibility
If you have been assigned a Financial Aid Unsatisfactory SAP status, you may re-establish your federal student aid eligibility on your own by taking classes to raise your cumulative GPA and/or Completion Rate without the use of financial aid or through grade changes. You should submit the Federal SAP appeal and a statement explaining that you have raised your GPA and/or Completion Rate to meet the SAP requirements and wish to have your financial aid reinstated.
If you are ineligible for federal student aid due to a Financial Aid Unsatisfactory SAP status, you may wish to consider applying for other types of financial aid, such as
alternative loans
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I view my current SAP status?
Login to
WINGS
at
Click on the
Financial Aid
tile located under
Your Launchpad
You have arrived on the
Home Tab
of the financial aid dashboard.
Select the appropriate
Award Year
from the drop-down list at the top right corner of the screen.
Select the
Satisfactory
Academic Progress
tab. You will be able to view your current status for federal, state, and renewable institutional aid. If you are unsatisfactory, you can read about opportunities to appeal.
How long will the review process take for my SAP Appeal?
Please allow 1-2 weeks for processing.  Please see the
Important Dates page
for information on document processing timelines.
My SAP Appeal was approved, but I chose to not attend that semester. Do I have to appeal again for the next semester I attend to be eligible for financial aid?
Yes. The appeal is term specific. You must appeal again for the next semester you attend.
My last SAP Appeal was approved, but I failed to meet the probation guidelines. May I appeal again?
Yes. You may appeal again; however, you may not use the same circumstances or documentation described in your previous appeal(s).
My SAP Appeal was denied for this semester. May I appeal again?
Students are limited to a maximum of two (2) appeals per semester. Appeals must be submitted prior to the semester appeal deadline to be considered.
I am pursuing a second bachelor’s/master’s degree. Why am I unsatisfactory for the Maximum Timeframe requirement?
The Maximum Timeframe requirement includes all attempted credit hours for each grade level reported on your record. For example, if pursuing a second bachelor’s degree, your hours reported from your first bachelor’s degree are included in the determination. You are encouraged to submit a SAP appeal.
I am required to submit a Maximum Timeframe Form with my appeal. Do I have to submit separate documentation with my appeal too?
Documentation may or may not be required depending upon how your academic advisor completes the form. If your advisor indicates you are over the maximum timeframe because you transferred hours, changed major, or are pursuing a second/additional degree, you are not required to submit separate documentation with your appeal. However, if your advisor indicates "Other Circumstances" or does not indicate a reason, you will need to submit separate supporting documentation with your appeal.
I am transferring to Wright State. Are my transfer credit hours included in my SAP status?
Yes. Your transfer hours are included in the calculation to determine your Completion Rate and toward the Maximum Timeframe. Transfer hours do not impact your Cumulative GPA.
My SAP Appeal was approved, but I did not submit my academic progress plan by the deadline date. What happens to my appeal?
Your appeal will be denied if the academic progress plan is not received by the deadline date.
I am returning to Wright State under the Fresh Start Policy. Do I have to submit a separate SAP Appeal to get financial aid?
Yes. Returning under the
Fresh Start Policy
does not change your SAP status.
I am reenrolling at Wright State under the Second Start Policy. Do I still need to submit a SAP Appeal to get financial aid?
Yes. Returning under the
Second Start Policy
does not change your SAP status.
Does my SAP status at Wright State University transfer to other schools?
No. A student's SAP status at Wright State University does not transfer to another school. Students who do not meet one or more of Wright State's SAP requirements are only ineligible for federal student aid at Wright State University.
Who do I contact if I am having trouble submitting the online SAP Appeal?
Please call CaTS (Information Technology) at 937-775-4827 if the issue is a technical issue. For all other inquiries, contact Enrollment Services (RaiderConnect) at 937-775-4000.
Is there a separate SAP appeal process for scholarships?
Yes. It is important to note that it is possible for a student to have a scholarship SAP issue and a Federal Student Aid SAP issue at the same time. If a student has been notified of an issue with both SAP policies, they must submit an appeal for each issue. For more information on appealing an unsatisfactory Scholarship SAP status, please visit our
Scholarship SAP appeal page