Satisfactory Academic Progress

Yale is required to establish Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policies and standards that govern students’ eligibility for Federal financial aid. SAP is the measure of each student’s progress toward program completion as well as a measure of their ability to meet the minimum academic standards set by their institution. All GSAS students must meet SAP requirements to remain eligible for Title IV financial aid, which includes:

• Federal Work-Study
• Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans
• Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loans

For the full policy, please visit our website, https://gsas.yale.edu/resources/graduate-financial-aid.

Department of Education Refund Policy

Students receiving Title IV financial assistance who withdraw during a term will have their Title IV assistance adjusted according to a formula specified by the Department of Education. Please consult the Office of Financial Aid at gradfinaid@yale.edu.