Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeal Form
NAME __________________________________________________________ TCL ID __________________
WHAT TERM AND YEAR ARE YOU SEEKING TO APPEAL AID SUSPENSION? _______________________
Follow the instructions for the section (A, B or C) in your notification email and review the TCL Satisfactory Academic
Progress (SAP) policy.
SECTION A: Suspension for Failing to Meet Policy after Warning Period
You have the option to pay for classes out-of-pocket until you have reestablished eligibility under the SAP standards or if
you have documented extenuating circumstances you may submit an appeal. To appeal, you must:
1. Provide a letter addressed to the Director of Financial Aid describing in detail the circumstances that prevented
you from meeting the SAP policy. Explain how the circumstances affected you academically, how you resolved
your issues and how you will now be able to meet satisfactory academic progress requirements in future
semesters.
2. Explain and document why you were not able to be successful in previous semesters. You must provide
explanations and documentation of extenuating circumstances for all semesters in which you did not meet the
SAP requirements. Refer to the SAP policy for examples of acceptable extenuating circumstances and acceptable
documentation. If an instructor is familiar with your circumstances, you may also obtain a signed statement from
the instructor to include with your appeal packet.
SECTION B: Suspension for Failing to Meet Probation Stipulations of Academic Plan
Before you may submit another appeal, you must register for and complete at least six credit hours without financial aid
(excluding Lottery Tuition Assistance). Exceptions to this policy will only be allowed if you encountered some type of
extenuating circumstances during the probationary period that hindered you from meeting the stipulations.
______ Check here if you successfully completed a semester at TCL with at least 6 credit hours, 100% completion
rate and at least a 2.0 semester GPA. You may submit this form without appealing.
If you have extenuating circumstances and wish to appeal, you must:
1. Provide a letter addressed to the Director of Financial Aid describing in detail the circumstances that prevented
you from meeting the required stipulations. Explain how the circumstances affected you academically, how you
resolved your issues and how you will now be able to meet satisfactory academic progress requirements in future
semesters.
2. Explain and document why you were not able to meet the probation stipulations. You must provide explanations
and documentation of extenuating circumstances for the probation period in which you did not meet the stipulations
of your Academic Plan. Refer to the SAP policy for examples of acceptable extenuating circumstances and
acceptable documentation. If an instructor is familiar with your circumstances, you may also obtain a signed
statement from the instructor to include with your appeal packet.
SECTION C: Maximum Time Frame (Attempted maximum number of credit hours for the program of study)
1. Provide a letter addressed to the Director of Financial Aid explaining why you have attempted more credit hours
than is required to complete your program. Be specific and explain all program changes at TCL, explain any hours
transferred from another college and explain your future academic plans.
Student Certification: I have reviewed the TCL Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy. I am providing complete
and accurate appeal information. I understand the Director will not follow-up for missing or incomplete information. I have
reviewed my appeal request and have attached all documentation specific to my appeal.
________________________________________________ _________________________
Student Signature Date
FACSAF – revised 3/19/19
P: (843) 470-5961
F: (843) 525-8285
E: FinancialAid@tcl.edu
