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INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE FINANCIAL AID
SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS
WRITTEN APPEAL
The attached form is to be completed if your financial aid eligibility has been suspended and you wish to request that your
extenuating or unusual circumstances be considered in order to have your financial aid reinstated.
BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR APPEAL
You must have completed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the semester
you are requesting reinstatement of financial aid.
You must be an admitted, degree-seeking student at Idaho State University.
You must be registered for the semester you are requesting reinstatement of financial aid.
SUBMITTING YOUR APPEAL
Complete all sections of the appeal form. Make sure you attach documentation to support
your appeal (medical records, physician statement, death notice, etc.). Appeals will not be
reviewed without proper documentation.
Meet with your academic advisor or College of Technology counselor to complete your
Satisfactory Academic Progress Degree Plan. You may schedule an appointment to meet with
them. Attach a copy of your advisor-approved degree plan to the appeal form. The degree plan
must be signed and approved by your advisor. Academic students should meet with their advisor
of record or the Dean of their college. College of Technology students should meet with a
counselor in Student Services or program instructor in the College of Technology.
Register for the advisor-approved classes, and
Return your completed appeal form, documentation, and approved degree plan to: Office of
Financial Aid, Idaho State University, 921 S 8th Ave, Stop 8077, Pocatello, ID 83209-8077 or fax
to (208)282-4755.
DEADLINE: If you are enrolled for a full semester (fall or spring), you must submit your completed
appeal no later than the Friday of mid-term week of the semester for which you are requesting
reinstatement of your financial aid. If you are enrolled for less than a full semester (i.e. summer
session), you must submit your appeal by the midpoint of your enrollment period.
AFTER YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPEAL
You will receive a written decision on your appeal.
If you are notified that you were denied in review, you may schedule an appointment with the
appeal committee. In the committee meeting you will be given an opportunity to explain your
appeal further and to submit additional information and documentation if appropriate.
The Appeal Committee will then approve or deny your appeal. The decision of the Appeal
Committee is final.
If your appeal is approved, you will be placed on a financial aid contract. Read the
“Certification and Contract” paragraph on the appeal form carefully as this explains the
contract terms. You are responsible for meeting the terms of your contract. You cannot
change your advisor approved schedule after the 10 day of class. The committee may
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restrict your academic plan. You will be suspended future financial aid if you do not meet
the terms of your contract or do not follow your approved plan.
If your appeal is approved, we will continue processing your financial aid application. Prior to
determining your award, you will be required to submit any/all requested information. If you have
already been awarded, the funds will be available to you based on the disbursement schedule of
Idaho State University.
WARNING: If you purposely give false or misleading information, you may be fined, sent to prison, or both.
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FORM SAPWA - IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY 19-20
SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS
WRITTEN APPEAL
You have been denied financial aid because you did not meet the satisfactory
academic progress requirements in a previous semester. To request reinstatement of
your financial aid, you must submit this appeal form, required documentation and an
advisor-approved degree plan to:
Office of Financial Aid, Idaho State University, Museum Building, Room 337
921 S 8 Ave, Stop 8077, Pocatello, ID 83209-8077
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Phone: (208)282-2756 Fax: (208)282-4755 Email: finaidem@isu.edu
Web: https://www.isu.edu/financialaid/forms
University Place, Bennion Student Union Building, Student Services Office
1784 Science Center Dr, Idaho Falls, ID 83402 Phone: (208)282-7704
SAPWA-20
*Student Name:
(Use blue or black ink) Last First M.I.
*ISU ID: *Last 4 Digits of Social Security #:
(Find under Academic Tools tab on BengalWeb)
Address:
*Required Street City St Zip
YOU MUST COMPLETE ALL ITEMS
1. For what semester are you requesting financial aid reinstatement? (Mark one):
Fall Semester 2019 Spring Semester 2020 Summer Session 2020
2. What is your current degree or certificate objective?
Major Degree
W hat is your current grade level? (i.e. freshman, sophomore, etc.)
What is your anticipated graduation date? (Month/Year)
3. Please attach an explanation of the unusual or extenuating circumstances which prohibited you from meeting the
satisfactory academic progress requirements. Please be as specific as possible. You must attach documentation to
verify your explanation.
4. Please attach an explanation of the changes you have made that will enable you to meet satisfactory academic
progress requirements in the future.
5. I have met with my advisor to review my class schedule for the period I am requesting reinstatement of financial aid. I
have registered for the approved classes and attached a Satisfactory Progress Degree Plan which has been signed
and approved by my advisor or counselor.
CERTIFICATION AND CONTRACT:
I certify that all of the information reported is complete and correct. I understand that I may be asked to provide additional
documentation, if needed. I understand that any false information could result in denial, reduction, and/or required
repayment of financial aid.
If my appeal is approved, I agree to pass all of the classes outlined on my advisor-approved degree plan for the
appealed semester with a 2.00 semester GPA (3.00 for graduate students). If I do not meet these terms, I will be
denied financial aid for future semesters. I understand that I cannot change my advisor-approved class schedule for the
appealed semester after the 10 day of classes. I understand if, at the conclusion of the semester, I meet the terms of my
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contract but still do not meet the overall satisfactory academic progress requirements, I will be allowed to receive financial
aid for the subsequent semester on a continuing contract.
Student Signature: Date:
Continue with Degree Plan Below
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Continue with Degree Plan Below
FORM SAPAP - IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY 19-20
SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS DEGREE PLAN
PURPOSE: You have been denied financial aid because you have not met the
financial aid satisfactory academic progress requirem ents. In order to evaluate if
federal financial aid can be reinstated, the ISU Office of Financial Aid must verify the
exact credit and course requirements needed to complete the stated degree or
certificate. Please return this completed form with applicable attachments to:
Office of Financial Aid, Idaho State University, Museum Building, Room 337
921 S 8 Ave, Stop 8077, Pocatello, ID 83209-8077
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Phone: (208)282-2756 Fax: (208)282-4755 Email: finaidem@isu.edu
Web: https://www.isu.edu/financialaid/forms
University Place, Bennion Student Union Building, Student Services Office
1784 Science Center Dr, Idaho Falls, ID 83402 Phone: (208)282-7704
*Student Name:
(Use blue or black ink) Last First M.I.
*ISU ID: *Last 4 Digits of Social Security #:
(Find under Academic Tools tab on BengalWeb)
*Major: *Degree or Certificate:
*Required (e.g., BS, BA, etc.)
Student: In order to determine how many additional semesters of Financial Aid you need to graduate, complete this form by identifying
all remaining requirements (general education, major, minor, electives, upper division, etc.). With the help of your department faculty
member, identify the semester in which you plan to take the course. Be sure to bring a copy of your transcript with you when meeting
with your faculty advisor or College of Technology counselor.
Faculty Advisor or College of Technology Counselor: Please identify in which semester the student should take each course. After
this degree plan is completed, please review and sign it verifying that all remaining credits and specific classes needed for the student
to graduate are included or for a freshman or sophomore, two years of classes are included. Please make sure only those classes
necessary to graduate are listed.
Anticipated Graduation Date:
Semester: Year: Semester: Year: Semester: Year:
Course Title Credits Course Title Credits Course Title Credits
Semester: Year: Semester: Year: Semester: Year:
Course Title Credits Course Title Credits Course Title Credits
Attach additional pages if necessary.
I have met with this student and verify the classes listed here are needed to graduate in the identified major.
I confirm that only those classes necessary to graduate are listed.
Advisor Name (print): College: Phone:
Advisor Signature: Date:
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month/year (ex: 5/2017)
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