Qualitative Standards

• The student must receive an "S" (satisfactory) in programs which are graded by student progress.
• Students enrolled in programs where letter grades are given must receive passing grades (No I's, D's, F's, or W's).
• A grade of "U" (unsatisfactory), "W" (complete withdrawal), or "F" (failing) will cause the student to be ineligible.

Quantitative Standards

• Students must complete 91% of the scheduled hours each payment periodto remain eligible for subsequent payments.
• Excused absences in excess of the allowed 9%, and any unexcused absences must be completed before the student will be eligible to receive aid in future payment periods.
• Failure to complete 91% of the scheduled clock hours in any payment period will cause the student to become ineligible.
• Payment will not be made for the next payment period until the deficit hours from the previous payment period are completed. Payment will be pro-rated based on the hours remaining in the payment period after deficit hours are completed.

Time Frame

The maximum time frame for a Tennessee College of Applied Technology student to receive financial aid is the number of hours required for a certificate. A student will never receive Federal Financial Aid for hours past their program length.

Example: 1290 clock hours x 1 = 1290 clock hours.

Appeals

Appeals are not allowed for vocational students. If a student has failed to meet SAP standards, eligibility can be re-established by paying out of pocket for one payment period and making satisfactory academic progress at the next SAP evaluation.