Introduction

Bates Technical College is responsible for monitoring the academic progress of financial aid recipients. Satisfactory Academic Progress Regulations (SAP) exist in both the Washington State Administrative Code (WAC), and in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). The colleges SAP Policy must be as strict as, or stricter than, the academic regulations that are applied to students who do not receive student aid funding at the college.

The financial aid that students are eligible for also differs between enrollment levels (e.g. Full- Time, Part- Time). This policy provides the minimum standards and applies to all students whether or not financial aid was received. The colleges Financial Aid Census Date (10th day – Fall, Winter, Spring, & Summer) is the point in which students are held accountable for their academic progress of attempted hours. Credit adjustments students make after disbursement but prior to Census date may result in a repayment being owed and/or holds being placed on future disbursements.

The Bates Technical College Financial Aid Office reviews their SAP policy quarterly and implements necessary changes in order to maintain compliance. Any policy changes will be reflected in an updated version of this handbook, the Bates Technical College (BTC) website, and any printed pieces of information we distribute on this topic. If students have any questions or concerns regarding the requirements as described in this handbook, contact the Financial Aid Office at financialaid@batestech.edu or 253.680.7020.

Please read all of this information carefully. Students are responsible for understanding these requirements and must meet the academic performance standards outlined in this SAP policy handbook as a condition of initial or continuing eligibility for financial assistance.