Explain your Situation Provide a detailed account of your circumstances, highlighting how they adversely affected your academic performance. Clearly explain how your situation aligns with the grounds for a SAP appeal, and how your circumstances were affected during the time you were attending school.
Content and Tone Opening Statement. The first sentence or two should state the purpose of the letter clearly. Be Factual. Include factual detail but avoid dramatizing the situation. Be Specific. Documentation. Stick to the Point. Do Not Try to Manipulate the Reader. How to Talk About Feelings. Be Brief.
Valid reasons for an SAP appeal medical emergencies. severe health issues. severe personal or family problems. financial or personal catastrophe.
Mention your student ID and the specific financial aid that was denied. Explain Your Situation: Provide a clear and concise explanation of your circumstances. Be honest and factual. Make Your Case: Explain why you believe your financial aid should be reinstated. Highlight any changes or improvements in your situation.
Provide a plan (250 words or less) that explains the strategies you will use to help you be successful in future semesters.
Provide a detailed statement (250 words or less) that explains how the special circumstances prevented you from meeting the SAP policy.
Can I file a Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeal more than once? Yes, if there are extenuating circumstances.
A student who had their Satisfactory Academic Progress appeal denied at the campus level may submit a Second Level Satisfactory Academic Progress appeal to the Director of Central Financial Aid. The second level appeal will be reviewed by the college-wide Financial Aid Management Team.