- UWA Home
- International Centre
- StudentNet
- International students enrolled at UWA
- Assistance for students who are US citizens
- Satisfactory Academic Progress
International Centre
Satisfactory Academic Progress
Further Information
Appeals
Students who are put on probation or deemed ineligible for Federal Aid may appeal against the decision. Exceptions are permissible only if UWA determines that the student’s failure to meet satisfactory academic progress requirements is due to the death of a relative, an injury or illness of the student, or other special circumstances. The decision of the WAFAA Appeals Committee is final.
Appeals should be submitted in writing, together with all supporting documentation, to:
WAFAA Appeals Committee
c/o US Financial Aid Officer
International Centre
The University of Western Australia
35 Stirling Highway
CRAWLEY WA 6009
To remain eligible for Federal Aid, all students must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
UWA assesses SAP at the end of each academic year for courses of two years or more, and at the end of each semester for shorter courses. You must maintain at least 50 per cent enrolment to be eligible for Federal Aid.
Qualitative measure
Students must be in 'good standing', as defined by UWA’s General Rules 1.2.1.29 and 1.2.1.30.
Quantitative measure
Each time SAPs are assessed, students must be on track to complete their courses within 150 per cent of the normal course duration. To achieve this, students must have passed two-thirds of the standard full-time points for the period they have studied. The following examples are based on a standard annual load of 48 points:
| Three Year Bachelor of Arts |
One Year Graduate Diploma |
|
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 16 points | |
| Semester 2 | 32 points | 32 points |
| Semester 3 | 48 points | |
| Semester 4 | 64 points | |
| Semester 5 | ||
| Semester 6 | 96 points | |
| Semester 7 | ||
| Semester 8 | 128 points | |
| Semester 9 | 144 points |
Probation
Students who have not met the requirements of the SAP Policy will be notified in writing and put on probation for the following semester. If they have met the requirements at the end of that semester, they will retain eligibility for Federal Aid. However, if they do not meet the requirements, they will become ineligible and can receive no further funds until they meet the requirements again.
Last updated:
Tuesday, 20 January, 2009 5:07 PM
Website Feedback:
webfeedback-ic@uwa.edu.au
http://www.international.uwa.edu.au/9825
