Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) is a set of academic standards that students must meet to maintain eligibility for federal financial aid and demonstrate progress toward completing their program of study. SAP standards evaluate factors such as cumulative grade point average (GPA), course completion rate, and the maximum timeframe allowed to complete a degree program. Students are encouraged to review the SAP requirements carefully and monitor their academic progress throughout their enrollment to ensure continued eligibility for federal financial aid.
SAP standards apply only to federal financial aid eligibility and are separate from academic standing statuses, such as Academic Warning and Academic Suspension. The following SAP information begins in Fall 2026.
Contact Us
Office of Financial Aid
2 West 13th Street, 5th floor
New York, NY 10011
finaid@newschool.edu
212.229.8930
In-Person Office Hours
Monday–Friday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Virtual Office Hours
Monday–Thursday, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
To schedule time with a staff member, visit The New Queue.
