The Office of Financial Aid is responsible under state and federal regulations for establishing and monitoring minimum acceptable progress for the continuation of financial aid eligibility. The standard of satisfactory progress must include a student's total academic history at UNC.In order to be eligible to receive financial aid, the student must be making satisfactory progress toward a degree program, regardless of whether he/she has previously received financial assistance. For a more detailed explanation of these policies, refer to the Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress available in the Office of Financial Aid or on our web site.