SAP
2019-2020 Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeal Cover Sheet
Student ID Legal Name
This cover sheet must be completed and submitted with all SAP appeals relating to low GPA and/or completion rate.
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeal Requirements Checklist:
Completed Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Cover sheet (this form)
Well-written, typed appeal in your own words that includes:
1. Explanation of the extenuating circumstances that prevented academic progress
2. A clear plan of action describing how academic progress has and/or will improve
Supporting documentation (letter from instructor/advisor/tutor, medical documentation, etc.)
Completed Financial Awareness Counseling at studentloans.gov. Include the printed confirmation
page provided at conclusion of counseling with your appeal
Please review the SAP cancellation notice that you received as well as the SAP policy available at
www.emich.edu/finaid. Your current SAP status is available for review on your my.emich account (click on the
Student Tab/Financial Aid Tab/Eligibility link/Academic Progress Tab).
The University Writing Center is available to provide feedback and to assist you with your appeal letter. Visit
www.emich.edu/uwc or call 734-487.0694 for more information.
We will respond to your appeal via your emich.edu email account with either an approval or a denial. All
appeal decisions are final. If your appeal is denied, you may re-appeal for a future semester ONLY if you are
able to provide information that addresses what has changed about your situation since your last appeal.
If you are appealing to receive financial aid for the…..
Your appeal needs to be received by our office by….
Summer 2019 semester
May 6, 2019
Winter 2020 semester
Summer 2020 semester
What semester are you requesting to receive financial aid?
What is your reason for cancellation?
GPA deficiency
Completion Rate deficiency
GPA and Completion Rate deficiencies
What is your current cumulative GPA?*
How many credit hours have you earned towards your degree?*
(Transfer students should use Degree Hours)
How many credit hours have you attempted towards your degree?*
(Transfer students should use Degree Hours)
What is your current EMU Completion Rate
(earned hours ÷ attempted hours)?
* GPA, Earned Hours and Attempted Hours are found under the "Student" tab of your my.emich account. (Click on Student Services, Student
Records and Academic Transcript).
Service EMU
268 Student Center
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Fax: 734.487.4281
Email: financial_aid@emich.edu
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www.emich.edu/finaid
January 10, 2020
May 8, 2020
September 13, 2019
Fall 2019 semester
