West Texas A&M

Satisfactory Academic Progress

  1. To receive funds administered by Financial Aid at West Texas A&M University, students must be making measurable progress toward completion of an eligible degree or certification. Federal regulations require evaluation of both quantitative and qualitative academic progress.

  2. All undergraduate student aid recipients must have a 2.0 cumulative grade point average and graduate students must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA.

  3. If the student's cumulative GPA falls below 2.0 (Graduate - 3.0), the student will be given one semester financial aid probation.

  4. If a student earns a 2.0 (Graduate - 3.0) during a semester and he/she is on financial aid probation but fails to raise the cumulative GPA to a 2.0 (Graduate - 3.0) or better, he/she will continue on financial aid probation as long as the current GPA of 2.0 (Graduate - 3.0) is maintained and until his/her cumulative GPA meets requirements.

  5. If at the end of any financial aid probationary semester the student does not have a 2.0 (Graduate - 3.0) current or cumulative GPA, the student will not receive future financial aid until a 2.0 (Graduate - 3.0) cumulative GPA has been obtained.

  6. All students enrolling at West Texas A&M University for the first time (including transfers) will be considered to be meeting academic progress. However, all financial aid recipients must meet the requirements for satisfactory progress to continue on aid.

  7. In addition to maintaining the overall GPA, a student must be making reasonable academic progress. Therefore, a student must have earned at least 75% of all hours attempted during the academic year at West Texas A&M University. For financial aid purposes, the academic year refers to fall, spring and summer. A graduate student must be earning 75% of all hours attempted from the beginning of the graduate program.

  8. Students are expected to complete their program of study within 150% of the number of hours required.

  9. Second undergraduate degree and certification students must complete degree/certification program within two academic years of full time study. No further aid will be awarded after 60 hours of post-graduate work.

  10. Financial aid recipients/applicants whose aid has been cancelled/denied as a result of failure to meet the required standards may be reinstated under the following conditions:

    • A student must regain a 2.0 cumulative GPA (Graduate - 3.0)

    • A student must have completed and earned 75% of hours attempted

    • Students wishing to appeal their loss of aid may do so in writing to the Financial Aid Appeals Committee. Forms are available in the Office of Financial Aid. Appeals may be made under hardship based on (1) the death of a relative of the student, (2) the personal injury or illness of the student, or (3) special circumstances as determined by the institution. Documentation is required (ex: death certificates or notice, medical bills, degree plans, and any other documents needed by the committee).

    • The decision of the committee is final.

The Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal form can be found in Forms.