Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) & Appeals
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
The appeal process is conducted 100% online/virtually, until further notice. Start the appeal process by completing a request form.
Eligibility
To be eligible to receive federal and state aid, you must maintain satisfactory academic progress (SAP) toward a degree, certificate or transfer. Maintaining SAP requires three elements:
Pace
Complete at least 67% of the units you attempt.
GPA
Maintain a cumulative (overall) GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Maximum Timeframe
Complete your educational program within 150% of the standard timeframe for the program.
Failure to meet the PACE and/or GPA standard for two consecutive terms in a row will result in the suspension of your financial aid. Students who have reached the 150% Maximum Timeframe will automatically be suspended regardless of GPA or PACE. Review the details of the SAP policy and definition of terms.
Need Help Understanding Your SAP Status?
At the end of each term, after grades are posted, a process is run to determine what your Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) status is. Students are notified by email of their status and can also check it by logging into InsideBC and checking the Financial Aid tab.
Below is a simple chart to help you understand what your status means for your financial aid
| Status | Effect on Financial Aid |
|---|---|
| Satisfactory Progress | None. You will still be eligible to receive aid if you continue to maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher, complete at least 67% of units you attempt overall, and have below 90 attempted units. |
| Warning or Warning Not Enrolled | None. You will still be eligible to receive aid if you continue to maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher, complete at least 67% of units you attempt overall, and have below 90 attempted units. |
| Approaching Maximum | None. You will still be eligible to receive aid if you continue to maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher, complete at least 67% of units you attempt overall, and have below 90 attempted units. |
| Suspended or Max Units for Program | You can continue to receive the CA College Promise Grant (or BOG waiver) and some scholarships. You are ineligible for all other forms of State or Federal Aid. If you have extenuating circumstances you may file an appeal. |
Appeals
If you have been suspended from receiving financial aid, either for exceeding the maximum timeframe or for failing to meet the GPA or completion rate standards, you are entitled to go through the appeal process for financial aid reinstatement. Federal law allows schools to approve appeals if extenuating circumstances* affected a student's ability to maintain SAP.
How to Appeal
To be considered for an appeal, you must:
- Have an extenuating circumstance which affected your ability to maintain SAP.
- Have submitted a or application for the award year you are appealing.
- Review and follow the Appeal for Financial Aid Reinstatement Instructions.
- (via Zoom or Self-Directed Online).
- You must wait at least 48 hours after attending the Financial Aid Appeal workshop to submit your forms electronically.
*Appeals not meeting the 鈥渆xtenuating circumstances鈥� category will not be accepted. Submission of an appeal does NOT GUARANTEE the reinstatement of your financial aid. You should be prepared to pay for your books and other school related expenses pending the outcome of your appeal.
APPEAL SUBMISSION AND DEADLINE DATES
Completed SAP appeals, with all required documentation, must be received by the Financial Aid Office or uploaded to the Financial Aid Verification Connection system no later than 10 business days prior to the end of the semester to be reviewed.
| Semester | SAP Appeal Open | SAP Appeal Deadline |
| Summer 2025 | April 23, 2025 | July 23, 2025 |
| Fall 2025 | July 1, 2025 | November 20, 2025 |
| Spring 2026 | November 17, 2025 | April 24, 2026 |
| Summer 2026 | April 20, 2026 | July 24, 2026 |
Support Services at BC
If you find yourself struggling to make SAP, 太阳城官网 offers a variety of academic, counseling, and other support services that can help you get back on track. Learn more at the links below.
- Academic Support Services
- Counseling Services
- Disabled Student Programs & Services
- Food, Clothing, & Hygiene Assistance
- EOP&S, CARE, & CalWORKs
Contact Financial Aid
- Monday - Thursday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Saturday - Sunday: Closed
- Don't Forget Your Photo ID!
- Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00AM - 11:45 AM
- Saturday - Sunday: Closed
- BC ID number required
- All responses via your BC Assigned email
- Response time within 24-48 working hours of receipt
Federal School Code: 001118
Phone: (661) 395-4428 | Fax: (661) 395-4688 | Email: bc_faid@bakersfieldcollege.edu
Address:
太阳城官网
Office of Financial Aid
1801 Panorama Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93305
