It is the policy of the Financial Aid Office of Walsh College to provide financial assistance to students who remain in good academic standing and making satisfactory academic progress (SAP) toward their degree while receiving financial aid. Walsh’s SAP policy applies to all students, those receiving federal and/or state financial aid as well as those who do not. Walsh College evaluates each student’s academic progress at the end of each term in which the student is enrolled (fall, winter, spring, and summer).
To maintain satisfactory academic progress for financial aid eligibility while attending Walsh College, a student must meet both a Qualitative Factor and a Quantitative Factor described below.
Qualitative Factor
This is the cumulative grade point average a student must achieve to receive financial aid. A grade of A through D- is included in the cumulative GPA even if the grade is not an acceptable grade for the student’s program of study.
Quantitative Factor
This is the pace a student must progress through their program to ensure they will graduate within the maximum timeframe.
Bachelor's Level Students
Must have a cumulative grade point average at Walsh College of 2.000 or higher and must successfully complete 67% of their cumulative credits attempted. Bachelor's level students must complete their degree within 150% of the length of the program. 120-124 semester credit hours are required for graduation.
Second Degree Bachelor's Level Students
Must have a cumulative grade point average at Walsh College of 2.000 or higher and must successfully complete 67% of their cumulative credits attempted. A degree audit will need to be performed by the Admissions Office to determine the credit hours required to complete the new degree. This will allow the Financial Aid Office to determine their maximum timeframe.
Master's and Doctoral Level Students
Must have a cumulative grade point average at Walsh College of 3.000 or higher. Master's level students must complete 50% of their coursework attempted and complete their degree requirements within 5 years or 20 semesters. Doctoral level students must complete 50% of their coursework attempted and complete their degree requirements within 6 years or 24 semesters.