Standards of Academic Progress
To be eligible for Title IV aid, a student must make satisfactory academic progress. The receipt of financial aid and progress toward attaining a degree go hand in hand. All federal, state and institutional aid programs (loans, grants, workstudy and scholarships) are covered by this policy. A complete copy of the University of Mary Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy for Financial Assistance can be obtained in the Office of Financial Assistance.
Quantitative Standard
• First year undergraduate (0-29 credits earned) must maintain a
1.8 cumulative GPA.
• Second year undergraduates and beyond (30 + credits earned)
must maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA.
• Graduate students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Qualitative Standard
• All grade levels (undergraduate and graduate) must successfully
complete at least 67 percent of all attempted credits.
• Obtain a first bachelor’s degree within 192 attempted credits.
Students who do not meet the quantitative or qualitative standards set forth may be placed on financial aid probation or suspended from receiving additional financial aid.
Right to Appeal
Students who have had their financial assistance suspended due
to unsatisfactory progress may appeal to the Financial Assistance Office, Attn: Financial Assistance Director, 7500
University Drive, Bismarck, ND 58504. The appeal must be in
writing and submitted within 30 days of the student’s notification.
