Satisfactory Academic Progress
The United States Department of Education requires every postsecondary institution receiving federal funds (Title IV) to have an academic progress policy that is used to determine a student’s continued eligibility for financial aid funding. The Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy at Eastern University has two components:
- Completion of a Specified Percentage of All Credits Attempted
- Specified Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)
PLEASE NOTE: For the purpose of satisfactory academic progress, financial aid includes all federal, state, and Eastern University funded scholarships, grants, discounts, work, and loans.
To review the complete Satisfactory Academic Progress policy for Eastern University, please click here. This policy pertains to all programs and colleges of Eastern University, including Esperanza College, the College of Arts and Sciences, the Campolo College of Graduate and Professional Studies, and Palmer Theological Seminary.
Leave of Absence (LOA) Policy
Eastern University understands that there are times when extenuating circumstances arise and a student may need to take a temporary leave of absence from their studies for military reasons, jury duty, and for medical issues.
If a situation occurs that requires the student to temporarily withdraw from the University, the student must participate in an exit interview with the Residence Hall Director or Assistant Dean of Students.
The Financial Aid Office will recalculate eligibility for all Federal, State and University aid based on the date the withdrawal takes place. If financial aid funding is returned, the student may owe a balance to the University. Students owing a balance should contact the Student Accounts Office to make payment arrangements.
Additionally, students who withdraw from the University are not considered registered students. Therefore:
1. Enrollment verification will be reported as “not enrolled” to lenders and loan servicing agencies. Students may need to contact lenders for information on possible repayment options.
2. The University will not disburse any financial aid funds while a student is on a LOA.
3. Students are not permitted to live in university housing, attend classes, or maintain student employment.
A student who withdraws due to personal medical reasons must have their attending physician submit written verification that the student is capable of resuming studies before the student will be permitted to return to studies.
