Office of Financial Aid

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeals

Students whose aid has been cancelled may appeal their cancellation by submitting to the OSFA a typed and signed appeal, along with proper documentation of extenuating circumstances (e.g. doctor’s notice, letter from an academic advisor, etc.). The SAP Appeal Committee, comprised of members of various colleges and departments, will review the appeal. Students are notified via mail or email of the committee’s decision. The committee may reinstate a student’s aid for a year or just for one semester. The committee also requires students to maintain certain standards, which are reviewed each term. The committee’s decision is final. Students should submit appeals at least 30 days prior to the start of the semester for which they are seeking reinstatement. Late or incomplete appeals may not be reviewed until the following semester.