Financial Aid

Satisfactory Academic Progress

Students must make Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), as specified below, to be eligible for renewal of merit scholarships, federal financial aid, and credit-based loan certification. At the end of each payment period or semester, a review of student’s SAP is conducted. A student’s failure to meet SAP standards may result in loss of federal financial aid eligibility.

Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards

Questrom Graduate, PhD, and dual degree students must maintain a specific Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) – please refer to your program handbook for additional information
A student must complete at least 75% of all cumulative attempted credit hours in order to be eligible for federal financial aid
Merit award recipients must meet the merit award renewal criteria established for the particular scholarship(s) they are receiving
For program specific information pertaining to academic progress please refer to your Program Handbooks

Financial Aid Warning

A student who fails to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress will be automatically placed on Federal Financial Aid Warning for the next registered semester or payment period.

At the end of the each semester, warning letters are sent by Questrom Graduate Financial Aid to each student reminding them that they must meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirement by the end of the next semester or they will not be eligible for federal financial in future semesters
The Faculty Program Development Committee (PDC) will review and decide who is placed on academic probation/dismissal

Appeal Process

Students who are denied Boston University, federal and/or state aid, or certification of a private loan because their academic performance falls short of satisfactory academic progress standards are welcome to appeal the decision to Questrom Graduate Financial Assistance. A student has the right to appeal the loss of financial aid eligibility due to extenuating circumstances (events totally beyond the student’s control) occurred during the preceding payment period/semester.

Additional Information

The deadline to appeal is the last day to drop a course (without a W) for that semester – appeals received after the deadline can be automatically denied.
A student is responsible for all tuition and fee charges at the time the balance is due, even if they are planning to appeal or are waiting for a response from Questrom Graduate Financial Assistance
The decision of the Faculty Program Development Committee (PDC) is final, and students will receive an electronic communication to their university email address regarding the decision
A student whose appeal has been approved, will receive federal financial aid consideration for the current term – at the end of the probationary term, the student’s academic progress will be reviewed again to determine financial aid eligibility for the following semester
A student whose appeal has been denied is not eligible for financial aid until they meet satisfactory academic progress standards – the student may continue to enroll in courses, but is responsible for all University charges.
Questrom Graduate Financial Assistance does not make academic decisions – if circumstances warrant, we will request the cooperation and assistance of your Academic Dean

SAP Appeal Process

Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Form

Students who are denied Boston University, federal and/or state aid, or certification of a private loan because their academic performance falls short of satisfactory academic progress standards, are welcome to submit a SAP Appeal Form to Questrom Graduate Financial Assistance. A student has the right to appeal the loss of financial aid eligibility due to extenuating circumstances that occurred during the preceding payment period/semester.
Student Letter of Appeal

Please write and submit your Student Letter of Appeal and any additional supporting documentation via the SAP Appeal Form. Use this letter to explain any extenuating circumstances that occurred and how it impacted your ability to meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.
Advisor-Approved Academic Plan

Please submit your Advisor approved academic plan and statement of support via the SAP Appeal Form.

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