Financial Aid
Satisfactory Academic Progress
Completion Rate and Cumulative GPA
Clark State Community College students receiving federal financial aid are required to meet Satisfactory
Academic Progress (SAP) standards. Evaluation of SAP is completed at the end of each semester. Students who
do not meet the SAP standards have the right to appeal. Clark State policy allows each student 2 approved SAP
appeals during their enrollment at Clark State.
Students are considered to have an eligible SAP status if they:
• Maintain the required cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 or better.
• Satisfactorily complete enough credit hours to have a completion rate of 67.0% or higher.
• Will graduate within 150% of the credit hours required to complete their academic program.
To review the SAP policy, refer to: Clark State S.A.P. Policy
Satisfactory Academic Progress appeals can be filed by students to document unforeseen and extenuating
circumstances that impacted the student’s ability to make academic progress.
Appeals must be submitted 7 days before the start of the semester the student is seeking reinstatement of federal
student aid. Students will be notified of the decision (Approved, Pending or Denied) by email to their Clark State
student email.
All appeals must be signed by the student and a Success Coach/Faculty Advisor, include an Academic Plan that
plans all courses needed to complete program and supporting documentation.
SECTION 1: Student Information
Name: _________________________________________________ Student ID Number: ______________________
Street Address: ________________________________ City: ________________ State: _________ Zip: _________
Primary Phone: _____________________________
SECTION 2: Extenuating Circumstance(s)
Provide a typed, detailed statement explaining what happened that aected your academic progress (for
example, death in the family, major illness or unexpected employment changes). Include the dates of each
occurrence and documentation to verify the circumstances.
SECTION 3: Steps for Success
Provide a typed, detailed statement explaining how the extenuating circumstances were resolved and what steps
you are taking to regain successful academic progress.
SECTION 4: Supporting Documentation
Please select one or more of the following that is included to support your appeal:
Documentation of illness and treatment. Please include dates: ____________________________
Obituary/death certificate
Proof of visit with/ letter from campus resources (check all that apply):
Oce of Accessibility
TRiO Sta
Counseling Services
Oce of Student Support
Student Success Center (Tutoring)
Other: __________________________________________________________________
Other: __________________________________________________________________________
Financial Aid
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