Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

The satisfactory academic progress (SAP) policy applies to all students enrolled in a Council on Occupational Education and Louisiana Board of Regents approved programs whether receiving Federal Title IV, HEA funds.
Satisfactory Progress in attendance and academic work is a requirement. Academic work is evaluated on a cumulative basis. Students must maintain SAP to continue eligibility for Title IV, HEA funding. To determine SAP, all students are evaluated in academics and attendance at the evaluation points listed below. Students are advised of their academic and attendance status via a progress report.
Satisfactory progress in academic performance and attendance is required to continue as a student in good standing. A diploma will be awarded upon successful completion of requirements of the program
The academic grading system is as follows:

A = 90-100 B =80-89 C = 70-79 D = 60-69 F = 59 or below

Students are graded according to the results of written and practical examinations. Practical evaluations take into consideration performance and production. To remain in good academic standing, a student must maintain a least a 70% average and complete the course in the designated time frame. Students who fall below a 70% average may be placed on academic probation.