California Lutheran University – Office of Financial Aid
2015-16 SAP/IAE Appeal Form for GPA & Pace
Undergraduate/Professional Students
CLU Office of Financial Aid
60 West Olsen Road #1375
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
EMAIL: finaid@callutheran.edu
FAX: (805) 493-3114
In accordance with Federal and University regulations, students who have been suspended
from receiving financial aid may appeal to the California Lutheran University Financial Aid
Appeals Committee for reinstatement. An appeal allows the student to address any
extenuating circumstance(s) for his/her failure to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress
(SAP) and/or Institutional Aid Eligibility (IAE).
APPEAL GUIDELINES
Before completing and submitting this appeal, review the SAP and IAE Policies to ensure you understand the necessary
requirements. Lack of knowledge of the SAP and IAE requirements will not be grounds for the approval of an appeal.
Be specific when explaining your circumstances. Lack of information will result in a delay of an appeal review, or may result in a
denial of your appeal.
Do not discuss your need for financial aid in your appeal. This is not a valid reason for approval of an appeal.
Appeals are evaluated by the Financial Aid Appeals Committee within two to six weeks of receipt of the completed appeal.
You may not receive an appeal decisions prior to the start of classes; you should plan on making payment arrangements with
Student Accounts to avoid the risk of class cancellation.
You must complete ALL of the following steps within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of the letter notifying you of your
Suspension status:
1. Complete this form and submit it to the Office of Financial Aid
2. Attach documentation to this form (if applicable) to support the appeal
3. Complete, print, and submit a copy of your “Program Evaluation” (This can be found through WebAdvisor under Academic
Planning. Its purpose is to list all course requirements and a timeline for achieving completion of your degree)
CLU ID # or Social Security Number
Please use the space below to explain why you were unable to maintain SAP and/or IAE and what has changed in your situation that
will allow you to meet the requirements in the next evaluation period.
Extenuating circumstances that may be considered include: personal or serious illness or death within the immediate family, auto
accident, or other situation beyond the reasonable control of the student. Supporting documents could include: letter from a doctor,
hospital, or agency; obituary notice; or a police report.
