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 2026 (August 17, 2026 – December 11, 2026)
Spring 2027 (January 11, 2027 – May 7, 2027)
Summer 2027 (May 17, 2027 – July 29, 2027)
*In order to submit an appeal you must be registered for classes*
- Appeals for Fall 2026 will be accepted July 14, 2026 – August 14, 2026.
- Appeals for Fall 2026 mini-semester will be accepted August 26, 2026 – September 18, 2026.
- Appeals for Spring 2027 will be accepted December 8, 2026 – January 8, 2027.
- Appeals for Spring 2027 mini-semester will be accepted January 20, 2027 - February 12, 2027.
- Appeals for Summer 2027 will be accepted April 14, 2027 – May 14, 2027.
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