Satisfactory Academic Progress
Start Date: January 9, 2023
Duration: 4 Weeks
Price: $299.00
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This four-week interactive online course will focus on an overview of the required and optional elements of an institutional satisfactory academic progress (SAP) policy. Course topics include calculating pace, student appeals, the impact of transfer credits, and the use of academic plans.
Course Outline
- Lesson 1: Introduction to SAP
- Lesson 2: Frequency of Evaluation
- Lesson 3: SAP Appeals, Probation, and Academic Plans
- Lesson 4: Additional SAP Policy Elements
Course Structure
This course utilizes multiple teaching and learning methods to ensure participants develop a true understanding of the topic. Live instruction, reading assignments, discussion forums, interactive content, and assessments will reinforce key course concepts.
As a participant of this course you will be asked to:
- Review educational video lessons
- Complete learning assessments
- Engage in online discussions
- Collaborate with other financial administrators
Weekly due dates for assessments are included in the course syllabus, and all assessments must be submitted by the course end date. The live instruction classes last approximately one hour and are recorded for on-demand viewing by the course attendee. While attendance in the live sessions is optional, we do encourage you to attend due to the collaborative nature of the courses. Please see the Live Instruction Schedule below for this course (subject to change at the discretion of the course instructors).
Live Instruction Schedule
Date |
Time |
Session |
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01/09/2023 |
2:00 p.m. ET |
Intro Session and Lesson 1 Instruction |
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01/12/2023 |
2:00 p.m. ET |
Application Session |
|
01/17/2023 |
2:00 p.m. ET |
Lesson 1 Review and Lesson 2 Instruction* |
|
01/19/2023 |
2:00 p.m. ET |
Application Session |
|
01/23/2023 |
2:00 p.m. ET |
Lesson 2 Review and Lesson 3 Instruction |
|
01/26/2023 |
2:00 p.m. ET |
Application Session |
|
01/30/2023 |
2:00 p.m. ET |
Lesson 3 Review and Lesson 4 Instruction |
|
02/02/2023 |
2:00 p.m. ET |
Application Session |
|
02/06/2023 |
2:00 p.m. ET |
Lesson 4 Review & Wrap-Up |
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*Tuesday class due to federal holiday |
Credential Test Access
Complimentary access to the credential test is provided after successfully completing and passing the course.
Certified Financial Aid Administrator® Recertification Points
If you are a FAAC, this course is eligible for eight Certified Financial Aid Administrator® Recertification Points (RPs). After successfully completing and passing the course, the points will automatically be added to your Dashboard.
Course Instructors
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| David Tolman Instructional Design & Content Specialist |
David Downing NASFAA U Instructor |
Sharon Oliver, FAAC® Adjunct Instructor |
NASFAA U Course Policies
Attendance Requirements and Due Dates
While there is flexibility built into our online courses to accommodate busy work and life schedules, our courses have weekly due dates, and all assessments must be submitted by the course end date. These due dates will be available in the syllabus, which becomes available on the first day of the course.
We also strongly encourage participation in the live instruction sessions, but archives will be available for on-demand viewing.
Technical Requirements
Your online course will be fully browser-based. We strongly recommend using Google Chrome or Firefox as your internet browser for the live instruction meetings. Internet Explorer is not supported. The audio portion of online courses will be delivered directly through your computer’s speakers or attached headphones. We recommend you test your computer's ability to stream audio prior to joining the first live session. We encourage you to have a microphone set up so you can participate in our live instruction sessions, although it is not required.
Accommodations
If you require any special accommodations for this course, please contact us at [email protected]. Accommodations must be requested at least two weeks prior to the start of the course.
Cancellation
By submitting your registration, you agree to the following cancellation schedule:
- $25 cancellation fee before January 4, 2023
- $50 cancellation fee January 4, 2023 - January 8, 2023
If you do not cancel by 6:00 a.m. ET, January 9, 2023, you will be responsible for the full amount of the registration fee. Medical emergencies will be rescheduled to another available course with a doctor’s note.
Requests to cancel must be sent to [email protected].
Additional Questions
For additional questions, please review the helpful guide of Online Course Frequently Asked Questions.
