Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal
Federal regulations allow for certain student cases in which the institutions may grant a SAP Appeal. SAP Appeals may be considered if a student’s failure to comply with one or more areas of Satisfactory Academic Progress is due to events beyond the student’s control, such as a student’s extended illness, serious illness or death in the immediate family or other significant life experience that impacted the student’s emotional and/or physical health, and if such mitigating circumstances can be appropriately documented for the specific term(s) in which the deficiency occurred. Eligibility to receive financial aid funds may be regained by appeal. Students wishing to appeal must have a current FAFSA application on file and complete all verification requirements. SAP Appeals are not considered in the Summer. Contact the Student Financial Aid & Veteran Affairs Service Center to obtain a Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Form. SAP Appeals are considered on a case-by-case basis; and when granted are granted only once. The following circumstances are not considered extenuating and beyond the student's control, but based on personal choices:
- Incarceration resulting from a guilty verdict
- Voluntary pause, lapse, or termination of employment
- Voluntary overtime
- Young and irresponsible