State Awards
In compliance with the New York State Education Department regulations, eligibility for the continuation of funds awarded through the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) or Children of Veterans (CV) requires the following minimal levels of academic progress:
Standard of Satisfactory Academic Progress
for the Purpose of Determining Eligibility for State Student Aid
Effective 2010-11 for non-remedial students receiving first NYS award payment in 2010-11 and thereafter. Remedial students and students enrolled in an approved certificate program will use the 2006 SAP charts.
Program: Baccalaureate Program
Calendar Semester 2010-11 and thereafter (non-remedial students)
| Before Being Certified for This Payment |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
5th |
6th |
7th |
8th |
9th |
10th |
| A Student Must Have Accrued at Least This Many Credits |
0 |
6 |
15 |
27 |
39 |
51 |
66 |
81 |
96 |
111 |
| With At Least This Grade Point Average |
0 |
1.5 |
1.8 |
1.8 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
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(1 Hamilton College unit = 4 Credits)
Failure to maintain these minimal standards of academic progress will result in the loss of funds from the TAP program. Any questions regarding this requirement should be addressed to either the registrar or the director of financial aid.