Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid Purpose Policy
The Higher Education Act mandated institutions of higher education to establish minimum standards of "satisfactory academic progress" for students receiving financial assistance. This means that a student must make progress toward obtaining an appropriate degree or certificate during each term that the student is enrolled. These standards are applicable to all federal, state and institutional aid programs administered by Morehead State University.
To continue to receive financial aid at MSU, a student must demonstrate satisfactory academic progress by completing a minimum number of the total hours attempted, and by also maintaining a minimum GPA. MSU's satisfactory academic progress schedule is as follows:
- A student must successfully complete a minimum of 67 percent of the credit hours attempted. Successful completion for this purpose is defined as receiving a grade of "D" or better.
- Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher by the end of the second year (four semesters) and each evaluation period thereafter.
- A student has attempted no more than 150 percent of the number of hours required for their degree.