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Satisfactory Academic Progress

Penn State's Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy outlines the Federal regulations we must follow to monitor student progression toward completion of degree and certificate programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree levels. Read the University's Satisfactory Academic Progress Standard for details, including what programs it impacts, how it is monitored, and how it affects aid eligibility.

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