Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships
1244 Blossom St., Suite 200 • Columbia, SC 29208
Phone 803-777-8134 • Fax 803-777-0941
E: fasap@mailbox.sc.edu www.sc.edu/financialaid
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT PLAN
USC ID or VIP ID:Student Name (please print): ____________________________ ___________________
Date:Appointment Time:Academic Coach Name: ___________________________ ________ __________
This plan is a contract between you and the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships. It is also a part of your
appeal for Satisfactory Academic Progress. To complete this plan, schedule an appointment with an academic coach. You
can reach the University Advising Center at 803-777-1222.
Each semester, our office will review your progress. If you do not meet the terms of your plan, you will not be eligible for
financial aid. This means that if you were awarded any aid, your aid will also be cancelled.
Student
Students, please complete the student section and sign the form.
Is this your first time completing a Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal? ________
Difficulties experienced or academic concerns (Check all that apply)
Academic
Study Skills
Personal
Family/Social
Exam preparation___
Attendance___
Tardiness/late for class___
Uncertain about major___
Awareness of campus___
resources
Course(s) too advanced___
Other:___ ______________
Time management
Public Speaking
Presentations
Note Taking
Test Taking Anxiety
Writing
Math
Reading Comprehension
Organizational Skills
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___ Other: ____________
Lack of motivation
___ Procrastination
per week
Pressure/stress
Health/Mental Issues
Disability
Financial concerns
Sports/Extracurriculars
Work (# hours worked
Other:
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___ Homesick
Difficulty adjusting ___
Difficulty making friends ___
Roommate issues ___
Relationship issues ___
Family issues ___
Other:___ ______________
What is your UofSC cumulative GPA? _________
% What is your completion rate? ______
List any changes needed to improve your academic performance. Please be detailed with your response(s).
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For Academic Coach Use Only
Please fill out your section of the Achievement Plan for the student during the appointment.
List your recommendations. Please select all that apply. Provide an explanation below of why you provided the
recommendation(s). Any information you share is helpful for the appeal process.
____ Academic Advisor
____ Academic Coaching
____ Bursar’s Office
____ Exploratory Advising
____ Housing
____ Increase study time
____ Library
____ Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships
____ Professor’s Office Hours
____ Reduce workload
___ Student Disability Resource Center
___ Student Health Center
___ Student Success Center
___ Supplemental Instruction (SI)
___ Tutoring
___ UofSC Police Department
___ Withdrawal Services
___ Writing Center
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Information About the Semester Plan
(To be completed by the academic coach.)
Please note: Students who fail to meet the requirements listed in this Achievement Plan will be required to
appeal again and are not eligible to receive aid. Students are only allowed three appeals.
Indicate the length of plan:
1 Semester 2 Semesters 3 Semesters
Semester 1
______I will get at least a 2.5 GPA for the semester.
Initials
______I will increase course completion rate for the semester.
Initials
______I will complete all classes attempted during the semester (no course withdrawals or incompletes).
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nitials
______I will use resources on campus to assist with educational needs.
Initials
______I will contact the financial aid office with questions regarding the Student Achievement Plan.
Initials
Semester 2
______I will get at least a 2.5 GPA for the semester.
Initials
______I will increase course completion rate for the semester.
Initials
______I will complete all classes attempted during the semester (no course withdrawals or incompletes).
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nitials
______I will use resources on campus to assist with educational needs.
Initials
______I will contact the financial aid office with questions regarding the Student Achievement Plan.
Initials
Semester 3
______I will get at least a 2.5 GPA for the semester.
Initials
______I will increase course completion rate for the semester.
Initials
______I will complete all classes attempted during the semester (no course withdrawals or incompletes).
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nitials
______I will use resources on campus to assist with educational needs.
Initials
______I will contact the financial aid office with questions regarding the Student Achievement Plan.
Initials
Certification Statement
The Student Achievement Plan will remain in effect until one or more of the following have happened:
You are now meeting the Satisfactory Academic Progress policy requirements while on the plan.
You have met the length of your Student Achievement Plan.
You do not meet the conditions of your Student Achievement Plan.
I understand that I will be held accountable for completing the steps outlined for each semester of this Student
Achievement Plan. To regain eligibility, I understand that I must follow the Student Achievement Plan provided
by my academic coach. This plan is for financial aid purposes and it does not act as a substitute for the
University’s review of your academic standings.
Student Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: ________________
Academic Coach Signature: ____________________________________ Date: ________________