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Hagerstown, MD 21742
finaid@hagerstowncc.edu
Student Financial Aid: 240-500-2473
advising@hagerstowncc.edu
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
Maximum Time Frame Appeal
SECTION ONE: Important information about your status
According to our records, you have reached the Maximum Time Frame for your active program of study. Please review
the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy online at: www.hagerstowncc.edu/financial-aid/eligibility
. You are not
eligible to receive Federal Student Aid funds at HCC, including:
• Pell Grant
• SEOG (Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant)
• Maryland State Scholarships and Grants
• Work-Study
• Stafford Loan (subsidized and unsubsidized)
• PLUS Loan
• Other Federal Aid
You have the right to appeal the cancellation of your Federal Student Aid. Complete appeals (including the enclosed
appeal form, typed statement, and supporting documentation if applicable). Appeals are accepted on a rolling basis. The
SAP Appeal Committee meets a minimum of once per month to review appeals from the previous period. All information
contained in this appeal is confidential.
Appeals must be based on extreme circumstances as detailed on the enclosed appeal form. Consideration for extreme
circumstances does not include employer related issues/work schedule concerns or lack of knowledge about college
grading and class withdrawal procedures.
Watch this video: How do I complete a SAP Appeal?
(entire link: https://hagerstowncc.financialaidtv.com/play/62321-satisfactory-academic-progress-sap-hcc/61749-how-do-
i-complete-satisfactory-academic-progress-sap-appeal)
When reviewing your Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) appeal, the SAP Appeal Committee will carefully
evaluate your entire college academic performance (not just at Hagerstown Community College if you have been to
other institutions) and other relevant information which would indicate your ability to successfully complete an
Academic Program at HCC to determine if your Federal Student Aid funds will be reinstated. If your appeal is
approved, you will be required to complete an Academic Plan with an Academic Advisor. This plan can only include
courses that are needed to complete your active program(s) of study. Please plan ahead by only registering for required
courses. Changing your program of study after approval of your appeal will result in you being required to appeal again
for that program of study. Students who are double majoring must explain why they need both degrees to achieve their
career goals
.
IMPORTANT: If you need help with this form, please see either Financial Aid or Advising.
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If you are not planning to complete a degree at Hagerstown Community College and are only taking
classes required to transfer, you must complete the Preparatory Coursework Appeal instead of this
Maximum Time Frame Appeal.