If you’ve ever heard the term Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) and thought it sounded like something you’d need a calculator or a translator for, you’re not alone. The Financial Aid team at the College of Southern Nevada is here to clear things up with two upcoming SAP Information Sessions that’ll make sense of the rules, the formulas, and the fine print.

Join us on Wednesday, Oct. 15 from 8:15 to 9:30 a.m. or Thursday, Oct. 16 from 4 to 5 p.m. on Microsoft Teams for a breakdown of how SAP works and why it matters.

These sessions are designed specifically for CSN staff /faculty who want to better understand how SAP impacts our students’ eligibility for financial aid and how we can help them stay on track to graduate.

Expect plain talk about:
• How SAP is calculated (yes, math is involved, but we promise it’s painless).
• The three key components—GPA, pace, and maximum timeframe.
• What happens when students fall short (and what we can do to help).
• Why some SAP appeals are denied or suspended—and how to help students avoid that.

“SAP can sound intimidating, but really, it’s just a way to help our students stay on track with their academic path while also maintaining their financial aid eligibility,” said the Financial Aid team.

To join in, just sign up here, and you’ll receive a Teams invite with all the details.

So come ready to talk GPA, pace, and timeframes – not maple syrup.