Satisfactory Academic Progression

All students applying for or receiving US Federal Aid (subsidized, unsubsidized and PLUS) at Murdoch University must progress satisfactorily towards completion of a chosen academic program.

Murdoch University is required by US Federal law (34CFR 668.16) to define and enforce standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). The guidelines have been established to encourage students to complete successfully academic programs for which aid is received.

Students are entitled to modify their enrolment within the first two weeks of each semester and retain eligibility for aid, provided they maintain a full-time enrolment whilst on-shore and do not drop below half-time whilst they are off-shore. This requirement is linked to Immigration regulation, as international student studying onshore must study in the full-time mode.

Students receiving financial aid will be evaluated at the end of each semester. This evaluation process will consider the students progress under the following categories:

  1. Academic Standing
  2. Maximum Timeframe

In order to receive US Federal funds, students must meet minimum standards for both the above mentioned components, whilst simultaneously adhering to University academic progress rules and to Australian Immigration / visa legislation.

+ find out more about the Satisfactory Academic Progression Policy (pdf format)