1. Maintain an overall GPA of 2.0.

     2. Complete your educational goal within the maximum time frame.
         This means that you must finish your goal by the time you attempt a certain number of units.

         Students in 60 unit AA/AS and 4-year transfer program:
         You must complete your studies by the time you attempt 90 units.

         Students in vocational programs:
         You must complete your studies by the time you attempt 150% of the published length of your 
         program. 

         Example: If your program requires 30 units. You must complete your program by the time    
         you attempt 45 units.

     3. Complete 67% of all units you attempt. A class is considered to be completed only if a student
         earns a grade of “D” (or better) or “Credit.”

      FAQs about SAP
      What if my GPA is below 2.0 or my “comp rate” is below 67%?

         You will be placed on Financial Aid Probation for the semester.

         You can still receive aid during a probationary semester. However, your progress will be assessed    
         after the term is over.

         If your completion rate and GPA do not meet the minimum standards – you will be placed on 
         Financial Aid Suspension. Please Note: Students who have failed to reach a 2.0 GPA by the end of 
         their second academic year will be placed on Financial Aid Suspension.

       What happens if I exceed the maximum time frame?

          You will be placed on Financial Aid Suspension.

          What happens if I am placed on Financial Aid Suspension?

          Students on Financial Aid Suspension—for either exceeding the maximum time-frame or for GPA  
          and/or 
          completion rate issues—are not eligible for financial aid. However, they may go through an appeal 
          process and request financial aid reinstatement.

       How do ESL, remedial, and transfer courses factor into SAP status?

          Up to 30 units of (non-degree applicable) remedial or ESL coursework will be excluded from the
          maximum time frame assessment. (They will be counted for GPA and “comp rate” assessments.)
          Transfer courses, generally factor into maximum time frame assessments. In addition, GPA and   
          “comp rate” from other schools may also affect probation status. 

       Please Note: For the complete Financial Aid SAP Policy, please see the SMC Financial Aid 
                            Handbook.