Financial Aid

Maintaining Eligibility

Most students are eligible for some type of financial aid regardless of family financial circumstances.

To be eligible for aid, students must:

  • Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or a Renewal FAFSA designating Savannah State University (school code 001590) to receive FAFSA results.
  • Be a United States citizen or an eligible non-citizen.
  • Be registered with Selective Service (males, 18 years or older only)
  • Be admitted to or enrolled in an eligible degree program.
  • Be making Satisfactory Academic Progress as defined by the Savannah State University Office of Financial Aid.
  • Not owe a refund on a student grant or be in default on a student loan.
  • Release of Information Authorization (FERPA)
  • Financial Aid Consortium Agreement
  • Semester Withdrawal Policy

Satisfactory Academic Progress

To be eligible to receive financial aid, which includes funds from federal, state and institutional programs, students must maintain satisfactory academic progress (SAP).

To be eligible to receive financial aid, which includes funds from federal, state and institutional programs, students must maintain satisfactory academic progress (SAP). Savannah State University is required by the U.S. Department of Education to establish minimum standards of SAP to ensure the student is proceeding in a positive manner toward graduation. SAP is calculated each semester and includes all periods of the student’s enrollment, including periods in which the student does not receive financial aid funds.

For student that may not be making SAP and need to complete an appeal, log into the student form portal prior to the first day of the semester and complete that semester’s appeal to be eligible for review.

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