2025-2026 College Catalog

Academic Standards of Progress for Recipients of Financial Aid

To comply with U.S. Department of Education and State of Illinois regulations, Rock Valley College (RVC) has established a policy to assess whether students receiving federal or state financial aid are making Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) toward completing their degrees. This SAP Policy outlines the criteria used to determine ongoing eligibility for financial aid. Students who do not attend classes, withdraw from courses, receive deferred grades, or earn unsatisfactory grades may jeopardize their academic progress and lose their financial aid eligibility. Please note that minimum standards may change in response to updates from the Department of Education and the State of Illinois. 

To review the policy, please visit: Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy