Undergraduate students must make satisfactory academic progress toward completing their degree to remain eligible for Federal financial aid at City Tech.

There are 3 parts to the college's federal satisfactory academic progress (SAP) standard:

1. Minimum GPA — You must have the GPA needed to meet the college's minimum retention standard (that is, you cannot be on academic probation or academic dismissal).
2. Maximum Time-frame — You may not attempt more than 150% of the credits typically required to earn your degree (that is, you cannot attempt more than 90 credits to earn 60).
3. Pace of Progression — You must successfully complete a certain percentage of the total number of credits that you attempt according to the following table:

Associate Degrees (Two-Year Programs)

Attempted Credits	6	12	18	24	30	36	42	48	54	60	66	72	78	84	90
Earned Credits	0	0	2	4	6	13	19	23	27	33	39	44	49	55	61

Baccalaureate Degrees (Four-Year Programs)

Attempted Credits	15	30	45	60	75	90	105	120	135	150	165	180
Earned Credits	0	5	16	27	42	50	63	72	84	95	110	120

Annual SAP Review

Each student's academic record will be measured against the three progress components at the end of every spring term to determine Federal and State aid eligibility. All courses that appear on the permanent academic record and all courses accepted for transfer will be part of the review.

Financial Aid Suspension and SAP Appeal Process

What is Financial Aid Suspension?

Students who do not meet one or more of the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards will be placed on Financial Aid Suspension. This means they will lose eligibility for federal financial aid programs, including:

• Federal Pell Grant
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
• Federal Work-Study
• Federal Direct Loans

Financial aid eligibility will remain suspended until the student either successfully appeals or meets all SAP requirements again.

Your Right to Appeal

Students placed on Financial Aid Suspension have the right to submit a SAP Appeal requesting reinstatement of their federal financial aid eligibility.
Students will receive an email notification if they fail to meet SAP requirements. The email will contain instructions and a link to access ProVerifier+. Students may also access the SAP Appeal through the To Do List section of their CUNYfirst account.

How to Submit a SAP Appeal

All SAP Appeals must be submitted through ProVerifier+.

• Access the portal at:https://cuny.proed.org
• Log in using your CUNY Login credentials.
• Complete and submit the SAP Appeal through the link provided in your email notification or through your CUNYfirst To Do List.

Important: Students must be enrolled in the current semester in order to submit a SAP Appeal.

What Must Be Included in Your Appeal?

Your appeal should include:

A Personal Statement

Provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances that affected your academic performance, such as:

• Personal illness or injury
• Illness or death of a family member
• Loss of employment
• Family or personal hardship
• Changes in your academic program
• Other significant circumstances beyond your control

Please also explain:

• How these circumstances impacted your ability to meet SAP standards.
• Any changes or improvements you have made that will help you succeed academically moving forward.
• Whether you have any other pending college appeals (such as an academic probation appeal).

Supporting Documentation

Submit documentation that supports the circumstances described in your appeal, such as:

• Medical documentation
• Death certificates
• Court or legal records
• Termination notices
• Other relevant third-party documentation

Individualized Academic Plans (IAP)

Some students may not be able to regain SAP compliance within one semester. In these cases, the SAP Committee may require an Individualized Academic Plan (IAP).
If an IAP is required:

• You will be notified through ProVerifier+ after your SAP Appeal has been reviewed.
• The plan will outline academic requirements you must follow to maintain aid eligibility.

If your appeal is approved:

• You will be placed on Financial Aid Probation.
• Federal financial aid eligibility will be reinstated for one semester.
• Your academic progress will be reviewed at the end of each probationary semester.

Failure to meet the conditions of your approved academic plan may result in your financial aid eligibility being suspended again.

Re-establishing Eligibility Without an Appeal

Students may also regain eligibility by improving their academic record and meeting all SAP standards.
Please note:

• Simply sitting out for a semester does not restore financial aid eligibility.
• Students may continue attending classes without federal financial aid and work toward meeting SAP requirements.

Once all SAP standards have been met, students may request a SAP review to have their eligibility reconsidered.

SAP Appeal Deadlines

• Fall 2026: Friday, November 13, 2026
• Spring 2027: Tuesday, March 30th, 2027

Questions? Contact Us

Phone: 718-260-5430
Email: StudentAffairs@citytech.cuny.edu
In Person: Visit the Financial Aid Office during regular business hours.