Satisfactory Academic Progress
The Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended by Congress, mandates that institutions of higher education monitor the academic progress of students who receive federal financial aid.
Baylor University has established the following minimum standards to be eligible for and continue to receive federal financial aid.
Please note that state and institutional programs may have higher academic requirements, and eligibility for those financial aid programs is subject to the requirements of each program. Students can review the requirements for individual funds in BearWeb.
Undergraduate, Graduate, Seminary Students
Baylor University will now evaluate Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) once a year at the end of the spring term. During this transition, if you have received a SAP warning prior to Fall 2025, please refer to the "Old SAP Policy" below.
Updated Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy
Old Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy