Student ID:
SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP) APPEAL
Fall 2021
Administration Building Room 208
P.O. Box 21066, Tucson AZ 85721-0066
TEL: 520.621.1858 FAX: 520.621.9473
financialaid.arizona.edu
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First Name: M.I. Last Name:
Local Address:
University Email: Mobile #:
A student who is no longer eligible for federal or institutional financial aid due to a failure to meet Satisfactory Academic Progress
standards and who has been placed in Financial Aid Suspension may appeal this status. The outcome of this appeal will depend on the
nature of the circumstances, the quality of the documentation the student provides, and how well the student has displayed the ability
to progress towards degree completion within a reasonable time period. All documentation submitted is confidential.
We recommended that you submit your SAP Appeal before the start of the semester for which you would like to receive financial aid.
Fall and Spring semester appeals must be submitted no later than 15 days prior to the end of the semester for which you want to receive
financial aid. For students who wish to be reviewed for financial aid for Fall 2021, the deadline to submit your SAP appeal to our office is
December 2, 2021. Incomplete or late appeals may jeopardize the reviewing of your appeal in a period that would allow your financial
aid to release. Visit https://financialaid.arizona.edu/policies/sap for the deadline to submit the SAP Appeal. Incomplete appeals or
appeals submitted after the deadline may not be processed and your financial aid may be canceled.
NOTE: The Colleges of Law, Medicine and Pharmacy have their own qualitative and quantitative standards for assessing
Satisfactory Academic Progress and processes for reviewing appeals. Students enrolled in those colleges should contact
their college representative directly.
To be completed by the student
Describe the reason(s) that you failed to meet the SAP standards. If your appeal is based on your own mental and/or
physical illness, injury or disability provide a statement below without describing the condition itself. If these
circumstances covered more than one semester, address the relevant circumstances for each semester that you did not
meet the standard(s).
Describe how you attempted to maintain your financial aid eligibility during the most recent term, considering these
circumstances.
Appeal Guidelines
Submission Deadline
Section 1 Circumstances - Required
Student ID:
SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP) APPEAL
Fall 2021
Administration Building Room 208
P.O. Box 21066, Tucson AZ 85721-0066
TEL: 520.621.1858 FAX: 520.621.9473
financialaid.arizona.edu
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Describe how the circumstance(s) that prevented you from meeting the SAP standards have now been resolved, improved
upon, or will be mitigated /compensated for in future semesters.
You may attach additional personal statements, supporting documentation, such as third-party statements, police
reports, an obituary or death certificate, court documentation, or a letter from an attorney or other professional, detailing
the reasons for your inability to meet the SAP standards. All documentation must be legible and in writing.
To be completed by the student and academic advisor
Check the box(es) below for each SAP Standard that was not met. You may find this information on Student Center > Financial Aid >
My Financial Aid Status > Satisfactory Academic Progress. Complete those specific sections. Leave all unchecked sections blank.
Advisors: To determine what SAP Standard was not met: Financial Aid > Satisfactory Academic Progress > Maintain Student SAP Data
Current Cumulative GPA College/Program_ _
Estimated Graduation Date _ Major Minor
Select all that apply:
Student Not Meeting Cumulative GPA (2.0 undergraduate/3.0 graduate)
I will earn the minimum semester GPA indicated below while on this SAP Academic Plan. I understand
that a complete withdrawal from this semester while on this academic plan should be discussed with
my academic advisor and financial aid counselor prior to the withdrawal.
Student Not Meeting Pace (Cumulative Units Completed/ Cumulative Units Attempted < 2/3)
I understand that a complete withdrawal from this semester while on this academic plan should be
discussed with my academic advisor and financial aid counselor prior to the withdrawal
Student Exceeding Maximum Timeframe (to be completed by Academic Advisor)
Is this student pursuing a double major or degree?
Yes No
Did (or will) this student change their major?
Yes
No
Date of change:
Expected Graduation Date:
Section 1 Circumstances Required (Continued )
Section 2 SAP Standards and Academic Plan - Required
Student ID:
SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP) APPEAL
Fall 2021
Administration Building Room 208
P.O. Box 21066, Tucson AZ 85721-0066
TEL: 520.621.1858 FAX: 520.621.9473
financialaid.arizona.edu
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Required
To be completed by the student and academic advisor
List specific courses or list general enrollment requirements. Carefully evaluate this plan as students will be expected to complete all
courses listed below and earn the indicated minimum semester GPA. Understand that the student may lose aid eligibility if these terms
are not met. If the student/advisor believes that the student will be better suited to enroll in less than 12 units per term during this
SAP Academic Plan, please indicate below. List the most efficient plan for the student to graduate; the SAP Academic Plan should detail
significant and reasonable progress.
Term: Fall 2021 Minimum Semester GPA:
Example
Units
Course Name
Units
3
3
3
Finance upper
division
3
3
To be completed by the student’s Academic Advisor
The student whose name appears on this form is pursuing an appeal with the University of Arizona’s Office of Scholarships and Financial
Aid regarding their SAP status. Academic Advisor input is required on Section 2 of this form (SAP Academic Plan).
Please use the space below to include any details about the student’s SAP Academic Plan such as support services, or other strategies
discussed with the student to improve academically that are not listed in Section 2 of this form.
I certify that I have worked with the student to fill in the information listed in Section 2.
Advisor Name:
Advisor Signature: Date:
College / Major:
Advisor Phone: Advisor Email:
Section 3 Academic Advisor Statement - Required
Student ID:
SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP) APPEAL
Fall 2021
Administration Building Room 208
P.O. Box 21066, Tucson AZ 85721-0066
TEL: 520.621.1858 FAX: 520.621.9473
financialaid.arizona.edu
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To be completed by the student
I agree to this SAP Academic Plan. I understand that failure to follow and complete this plan will result in suspension from federal and
institutional aid. I acknowledge that I am responsible for reading and acting upon (when necessary) the information sent to my
University of Arizona email account. I certify that all information submitted with this appeal is accurate and true to the best of my
knowledge, that all copies are unaltered, that I have appropriately obtained all supporting documentation. My personal statement
explaining my circumstances is attached. I have read and understand the SAP Standards Policy and understand that submitting this
form does not guarantee that my request will be granted.
Student Name:
Student Signature: Date:
Due to the circumstances surrounding COVID-19, please take advantage of the opportunity to submit this form via email,
U.S mail, or fax. The Office of Scholarships and Financial will be working remotely until further notice.
Follow the Form/Document Submission instructions at
https://financialaid.arizona.edu/forms#formdocumentsubmission.
Section 4 Student Certification
Submission Instructions