FINANCIAL AID
SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS
(SAP) APPEAL FORM
Your Financial Aid has been terminated. Please review our Satisfactory Academic Progress
Policy, which can be found on our website or at the financial aid office. Students may appeal
their financial aid termination status when unusual circumstances beyond their control
contributed to their failure to achieve satisfactory academic progress.
SECTION A: STUDENT & TERMINATION INFORMATION (Please Print)
Name:
Phone Number:
Student ID Number:
Quarter & year that resulted in termination of Financial Aid – Quarter: Year:
I am requesting reinstatement for: (Check One)
Fall Winter Spring Summer Year: 20_____________
Please read and follow all instructions carefully.
Incomplete appeals will be denied due to insufficient evidence.
APPEAL PROCEDURE
1. Complete by using the back of this form, or a separate sheet of paper. Write a detailed letter
explaining the circumstances beyond your control that contributed to your unsatisfactory
progress, and the steps you will take to prevent a reoccurrence. Your letter should address
each of the following issues:
What happened? Be specific. Give as much detail as needed to clearly explain your
situation.
If it was a specific event or condition, what were the dates of the occurrence?
Identify actions you have taken to ensure academic success in the future.
(e.g., adjusting credits to a more appropriate load, taking a quarter off to heal, or to
improve situation, etc.)
Provide any relevant supporting documentation. This may include such things as a note
from a doctor, medical records, court documents, obituaries, etc.
2. If you have an advocate, professional counselor or physician who can confirm your condition
or situation, please have them send the letter directly to the Financial Aid Office. In the
letter they should also address the likelihood of reoccurrence.
3. Sign below and submit with your letter and documentation to: Wenatchee Valley College
Financial Aid Office, 1300 Fifth Street, Wenatchee WA 98801 or FAX: 509-682-6811.
4. Responses to your appeal will be emailed to your WVC student email.
Student Signature: ____________________________________________ Date: ________
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SECTION BELOW FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
___________ Approved/Reinstated _____________ Denied _____________ Not Needed
Financial Aid Staff Notes:
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*I understand that a digital/electronically typed signature has the same legal effect, and can be enforced in the same way, as a handwritten signature.*
*Student ID Number IS REQUIRED BELOW*
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SECTION B: EXPLANATION OF CIRCUMSTANCES
Address each item. Explain the circumstances beyond your control that contributed to your
Unsatisfactory Progress AND steps you have taken or will take to prevent a reoccurrence.
Attach a separate sheet of paper as necessary.
1) What happened? When did it happen? Be specific. Describe in detail the situation that occurred,
including how it affected your academic performance.
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2) Identify specific actions you have taken to ensure academic success in the future.
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SECTION C: S
UPPORTING
D
OCUMENTATION
(Optional)
Note: If the committee requires further documentation you will be notified via student email
Please check the box below IF you have pending documents that are not attached.
Pending documents are being sent directly to Financial Aid. I understand the appeal will not be
processed until documents are received.
Please state the type of document being sent: ____________________________________
Date sent or will be sent: ______________________________________________________