In addition to maintaining all general financial aid requirements, all students receiving Federal Title IV (federal) and state aid must maintain satisfactory academic progress in order to continue receiving these funds. The U.S. Department of Education requires Augusta Technical College to evaluate all students' academic progress at the end of each semester. Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) evaluations must take into consideration all periods of enrollment, including enrollment at other institutions and periods in which the student did not receive financial aid. SAP measures grade point average (GPA) and Pace (rate of progression), and it necessitates progression in both.
- Review the Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards
- Satisfactory Academic Progress Maximum Timeframe FAQs
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Go to www.augustatech.edu
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Select “Cougar Web”
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Log in to Okta. (Note: If this is your first time accessing Okta, you will be prompted to set up multi-factor authentication)
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Go to the "Financial Aid" card.
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Click on Financial Aid Dashboard.
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Select the appropriate aid year (ex. 2024-2025) from the drop-down menu.
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Click on the Satisfactory Academic Progress tab.
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SAP Status is displayed by term.
Questions regarding Satisfactory Academic Progress can be directed to sap@augustatech.edu.
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeal Deadlines:
Fall 2025 (August 18, 2025 – December 12, 2025)
Spring 2026 (January 12, 2026 – May 8, 2026)
Summer 2026 (May 18, 2026 – July 30, 2026)
*In order to submit an appeal you must be registered for classes*
- Appeals for Fall 2025 will be accepted July 21, 2025 – August 21, 2025.
- Appeals for Fall 2025 mini-semester will be accepted September 5, 2025 – September 23, 2025.
- Appeals for Spring 2026 will be accepted December 15, 2025 – January 15, 2026.
- Appeals for Spring 2026 mini-semester will be accepted February 6, 2026 - February 17, 2026.
- Appeals for Summer 2026 will be accepted April 27, 2026 – May 21, 2026.
The SAP Appeal Form, SAP Academic Plan, and supporting documentation should be uploaded through your Cougar Web account.
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Go to www.augustatech.edu
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Select “Cougar Web”
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Log in to Okta. (Note: If this is your first time accessing Okta, you will be prompted to set up multi-factor authentication)
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Go to the "Financial Aid" card.
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Click on Financial Aid Dashboard.
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Select the appropriate aid year (ex. 2024-2025) from the drop-down menu.
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Click on the Home tab.
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Student Requirements are displayed.
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Review requirements listed under Unsatisfied Requirements and click on the Verification of Reported Data Required link
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You will be directed to CougarNet. From here you will see a tab for the SAP appeal with a task indicator indicating that there is a task for you to complete.
Questions? Contact Financial Aid at finaid@augustatech.edu