In accordance with the U.S. Department of Education and State of Illinois student aid regulations, Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC) is required to establish minimum standards of a Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy for all students applying for and/or receiving financial aid. This policy is required to ensure that students are making academic progress toward the completion of their financial aid-eligible program of study. Students who do not meet the minimum requirements of this policy will become ineligible for financial aid. Standards are subject to change each academic year in accordance with the U.S. Department of Education and State of Illinois reforms.

FA Affected by SAP

Mandatory SAP Requirements

SAP Calculations: What You Need to Know

SAP Term Definitions

SAP Appeal Process: What You Need to Know

If Granted an Appeal

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