SATISFACTORY PROGRESS APPEAL
If you’ve been placed on financial aid / academic suspension and you’ve experienced a mitigating
circumstance during the term, you have the option to appeal the suspension. In order to appeal your
financial aid suspension, complete all information requested below and return this form, along with all
relevant supporting documentation. Based on the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy, the Appeal
Committee will approve or deny your appeal. You will be informed in writing of the decision. All appeals and
supporting documentation are used solely for the purpose of the appeal process and are confidential.
Submission of this form does not guarantee the reinstatement of your financial aid or academic eligibility.
To appeal, please complete this form and attach all requested documentation.
Name: Student ID#: Phone:
Permanent Address/City/State/Zip:
Email: Major: Expected Graduation Date:
(Student email address is used for all communication and notification of decisions on appeals.)
Use reverse side of page or attachments if you need additional space.
Please indicate the term for which you are appealing. Remember – it is in your best interest to submit your
appeal as soon as possible (it could take up to four weeks for your appeal to be reviewed). Appeals may not
be accepted after the published deadline.
Spring 2021 (January 4, 2021)
Summer 2021 (May 10, 2021)
Fall 2021 (August 16, 2021)
Your appeal must include the following:
1. This form with the appeal reason selected on page 2
2. All required documentation from the list associated with the appeal reason
3. A statement of explanation is required with each appeal. Explain clearly and in detail the circumstances
that prevented you from making satisfactory academic progress. Your appeal must be based on extenuating
circumstances that were beyond your control. Lack of awareness of withdrawal policies, requirements for
Satisfactory Academic Progress, or unpreparedness for college coursework will not be accepted as reasons
for the purpose of an appeal.
4. Your statement should also include information on changes you have made to improve your academic
success moving forward. Specifically outline your plan to improve your academic progress and explain
what has changed that will allow you to meet the requirements in the future (BE SPECIFIC, such as seeking
tutoring, working fewer hours, taking fewer credits, personal/health problems that have been resolved and
how, etc.). A specific plan of action is required, and you must adhere to that plan.
5. Include any 3rd party documentation to verify and/or add strength to your appeal (e.g., a letter from your
advisor, faculty, doctor, clergy, counselor, social worker, employer, medical bills, etc.).
6. If you are appealing due to exceeding the 150% maximum attempted credit hour limit, you must include
a program evaluation. Specifically address what courses you have remaining to complete your program and
when you plan to complete your program. You will want to have your academic advisor, or an appropriate
person within your academic area, approve and sign your plan. Only remaining courses required for degree
completion will be allowed.
Appeals that are submitted without all required components will be returned to the student. Please allow
four weeks for completion of your appeal.
