Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) is a set of academic standards students must meet to remain eligible for financial aid at Stanislaus State. Federal, State, and university regulations require students who receive financial aid to make steady progress toward completing an eligible degree or certificate.

Your SAP status is reviewed at the end of each payment period (term). Meeting SAP standards is one of the conditions for continuing to receive financial aid. 

On March 11, 2021 the American Rescue Plan (ARP), Public Law 117-2, awarded $19,343,615 million additional dollars to Stanislaus State in Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (referred to as HEERF III), was signed into law. Information on this page relates to HEERF III funding. The purpose of this funding is to provide students that may have experienced loss of employment or other financial support due to the COVID-19 emergency.

Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to provide some relief from the economic fallout related to the COVID-19 pandemic. One element of CARES Act funding is the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF II).

The following public information is provided in compliance with Section § 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act for California State University, Stanislaus (Stanislaus State). This is the final quarterly report for the student portion of HEERF Fund expenditures for Section 18004(a)(1):

Understanding Your Cost of Attendance (COA)

Your Cost of Attendance (COA) is an estimate of what it may cost to attend Stanislaus State for one academic year (fall and spring). It is commonly used by colleges and universities to give students a realistic picture of overall college expenses—not just what they are billed.

Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant

U.S. Department of Education Announcements!

Revisions to simplify the TEACH Grant

How to Apply

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Dream Act is used to apply for federal and state financial aid at Stanislaus State. You can apply electronically at the FAFSA website or at the CA Dream Act website. You must include Stanislaus State's Federal School Code on the FAFSA or Dream Act application, 001157.