Graduate Students

Employees and SGA students may receive funds for reasonable future AUP expenses and/or ask for a direct advance to a supplier by requesting an advance payment from the Finance & Accounting Office. This policy describes the advance payment request procedure that must be followed for auditing reasons, and to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.

Professional purchases may be made on behalf of AUP and personnel are entitled to reimbursement. This policy describes the reimbursement procedure that must be followed for auditing reasons, and to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.

To comply with federal regulation, The American University of Paris tracks the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) of student loan recipients from the first date of enrollment at AUP. AUP evaluates SAP twice each year, in January and June. Failure to maintain SAP may result in cancellation of financial aid awards, as described below. This policy also describes how students may regain eligibility for financial aid after they have been placed on Student Loan Denied status.

If a student withdraws (officially or unofficially) from AUP and has utilized federal Title IV funds during the semester of the withdrawal, the Office of Financial Aid will determine if any amount of funding will be returned to the federal program(s) based on the federally mandated calculation. This policy details how Title IV funds are treated when a student withdraws.

The American University of Paris is committed to helping students achieve their educational goals through financial support and resources. In order to best serve AUP students and as members of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, AUP financial aid administrators follow the highest levels of ethical behavior, transparency, compliance and professionalism.

AUP welcomes transfer students, and in order to facilitate their transition, processes transfer of credit according to this policy.

Since English is the language of instruction at AUP, all candidates for admission must demonstrate English proficiency at a level that will ensure their ability to successfully complete university-level work. Scores from standard tests of English are required for candidates whose native language is not English.

Occasionally a degree requirement can be substituted or waived. Documentation showing equivalency of material is required.

Students are expected to maintain a GPA that shows they are succeeding in their courses and making good progress towards graduation. At the end of every spring semester, all students’ GPAs are reviewed, and students not meeting cut-off levels are put on probation or dismissed.

A change of grade can remedy the accidental reporting of an incorrect grade.