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We understand different conditions may impact your academic or career goals; therefore, the SAP appeal process is a
way to have your financial aid eligibility reconsidered.
Here is what to include in your Appeal Packet:
1. This appeal form, completed and signed.
2. A typed letter explaining:
a. Why you did not meet the SAP standard(s)? (see page 1 worksheet)
b. Provide a detailed explanation of the factors which contributed to your lack of academic progress. What
has changed in your situation?
3. Submit within your Appeal Packet documentation to support your letter of explanation, if applicable. Make sure to
explain within your letter how the documentation supports your appeal.
4. A degree audit approved and signed by your advisor. Take time each term to meet with your advisor to plan out
how you are going to be successful.
5. Submit your complete appeal packet to the Answer Center on any campus or mail it to Valencia College Office of
Financial Aid Services 1800 South Kirkman Road, Orlando, FL 32811
Please Note: Pursuant to Valencia College’s Title IX policy: 6HX28:2-01, any incident of sexual harassment of any kind,
including sexual assault, sexual exploitation, stalking and interpersonal violence committed against students must be
reported to Valencia College’s Title IX Coordinator and Equal Opportunity Officer. For more information on the College’s
response to disclosures of this type, or to submit a report, please visit www.valenciacollege.edu/EO.
What happens after submitting a SAP appeal form?
● Review time: It may take up to 30 business days for your appeal to be reviewed. If you have pending college
transcripts or are currently enrolled in classes, a decision on your appeal will not be made until after final grades for
the current term post and/or your transcripts are received.
● The evaluation of your appeal will be based on all academic history (including previous institutions), whether
federal aid was received or not.
● If approved, you will be placed on a Financial Aid Eligibility Progress Plan (FAEPP) and your financial aid award
will be reinstated. To continue to receive financial aid, you must follow your plan. We recommend meeting with your
advisor each term.
● Notification of the decision is sent via Atlas email. If denied, next steps will be included within your email.
CERTIFICATION STATEMENT: I certify the information submitted is true and correct to the best of my
knowledge. I have read each section and provided the required documentation. I understand that decisions
on appeals are processed on a case-by-case basis. If approved, I will be expected to make academic progress
in all future terms. I have read the Valencia SAP Policy available at the following web site
https://valenciacollege.edu/finaid/. I understand the completion of this application does not constitute an
approval of my appeal.
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Student Signature Date
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Student Print Name Valencia ID#
