SAP Appeal & Academic Plan

Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeal

You may also need to complete an Undergraduate Academic Suspension Appeal-see below
Student Name*

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Student ID Number*
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Student Email (enter twice for confirmation)*

Confirmation EmailYour @adams.edu email is the official means of communication for financial aid information-check it REGULARLY! ***example@adams.edu***
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Today's Date*

MonthDayYear
SAP Term (term you did not meet SAP requirements)*

Fall 2023Spring 2024Summer 2024Other
Next term you plan to attend classes and receive financial aid*

Summer 2024Fall 2024Other
It is your responsibility to know your Academic Advisor.

Please use DegreeWorks and/or Workday to find their contact information to fill out the sections below. Email kymmccoll@adams.edu if you do not see your advisor listed to have them added to the form.
Academic Advisor Name*
Academic Advisor Email*
MUST be correct so your adviser can contact you for changes
You will be Held Responsible for the Following Information

This is your chance to read it and ask questions.
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) is the overall measure of your progression toward degree completion. The U.S. Department of Education, required for Title IV financial aid, NCAA regulations, and the institutional policy require that all student accounts be reviewed periodically. Adams State University assesses student progress after every payment period (the end of every semester).

SAP standards
1. Minimum GPA Standard: 2.0 cumulative GPA for undergraduates and 3.0 for graduates
2. Pace Standard: successful completion of at least 67% of total attempted hours
3. Maximum Credit Standard: completion of program(s) of study within 150% of degree requirements.
Complete SAP policies are available at these links

Undergraduate 100-11-15 Satisfactory Academic Progress

Graduate 150-11-15 Satisfactory Academic Progress
You may submit an appeal if you have become ineligible for financial aid and have experienced extenuating circumstances outside of your control that affected your academic performance. Documentation of the circumstances must be submitted with each appeal. Extenuating circumstances outside of a student's control that affect academic performance include, but are not limited to:
- Death of a family member, close relative, or close friend
- Effects of physical or mental illness
- Major medical issue experienced by student or close family member
- Car accident
- Divorce or separation from spouse
- Military deployment of student or student's spouse
Extenuating circumstances DO NOT include:
- I didn't prioritize like I should have
- I took on too much work
- There was a miscommunication between me and the professor
- I didn't realize I was so far behind until it was too late
- I didn't like my classes
- The teacher didn't give me a good grade
- Sports took up too much of my time
What is acceptable documentation?

Documentation will vary depending on your circumstances. It must show a date during the semester you failed to meet financial aid SAP requirements. Examples include, but are not limited to:
- For a death-a copy of a death certificate, an obituary, or copy of a funeral program
- For a medical issue-copies of paperwork from a medical provider
- For a car accident-photos of accident, copy of police report, copy of repair bill for vehicle
- For divorce or separation from spouse-copy of court schedule or any legal paperwork
- For military deployment-copy of orders
Original copies are not necessary. Photos of paperwork or screenshots of digital documentation is acceptable as long as they include a date and are legible. Any documentation submitted will be kept confidential. Please email kymmccoll@adams.edu with any questions about documentation.
SAP appeals are due within the first 30 days of the start of the semester:

June 14th for Summer 2024

September 17th for Fall 2024

February 18th for Spring 2025

and will be processed once they are finished completely.
- After you fill out this form, your adviser will review it and send it to the Financial Aid office.
- Further approvals may be required from the Director of Student Success and the Athletic Advisor.
- Undergraduates: if you are on academic suspension, your Undergraduate Academic Suspension Appeal must be approved prior to consideration of your SAP appeal. Please contact the Office of Academic Affairs 719-587-7622 for more information. You may ALSO be required to fill out an Undergraduate Academic Suspension Appeal.
- If you have financial aid, it will be held until your appeal is completely processed. If at any point during your degree program a review determines that you cannot complete your program of study within SAP standards, all financial aid eligibility will cease.
Please take the time to answer the following questions in complete sentences and discuss any concerns you may have with your academic advisor. Additional documentation may be requested to support your SAP appeal. Completion of this form does not guarantee financial aid will be reinstated.
I have read and understand all of the information up to this point on this form and will follow all instructions given.*
I am a:*
Did you appeal for SAP last semester?*
If YES, what were the requirements you were told you had to meet last semester?
What specifically happened that caused you to fall short of SAP requirements OR extend the time you need to complete your degree program?*
See section above about extenuating circumstances
Attach documents that support your personal statements*

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Describe how the documentation you provided supports your statements.*
How did your situation directly affect your academic performance?*
What specific steps have you taken, or will you take, to improve the situation that affected your academic performance?*
Describe your plan for academic success. Include measurable goals, your timeframe for meeting those goals, and how you will know you have achieved those goals.*
Is there any other information you would like to share with the SAP Committee? (optional)
Your family situation, health or personal issues, etc
Your Academic Plan

This will be used to evaluate your SAP progress
Please list all courses you are taking for this SAP term. *
BUS 101, MUS 101, BIO 101, BIO 101 lab, HGP 110, etc
Have you repeated any classes and received a higher grade in the repeat semester?*
If you repeated a class, did you complete a Request for GPA Update?*
If you have not yet filled out a Request for GPA Update, please do so using the following links (open in new window):

***This is only necessary for Summer 2024 semester and prior***

Undergraduate Request for GPA Update

Graduate Request for GPA Update Request
How many credit hours are you taking this SAP term?*
More than 12 hours must be approved by Director of Student Success for undergraduate students
Are all of these classes needed to graduate?*
Classes not needed for degree completion may not be eligible for financial aid.
Are you a student athlete? *
More than 12 hours must be approved by Athletic Advisor for undergraduate students
Please READ and sign below
While your academic advisor's input is helpful, THE FINANCIAL AID OFFICE will make the FINAL DETERMINATION on the approval of your SAP appeal.

By signing below you agree to adhere to all information included in this SAP Appeal and academic plan. You must:
1. Remain enrolled and meet or exceed all criteria specified on your individualized academic SAP plan.
2. If you do not meet the criteria of your individualized academic SAP plan by the end of the semester, you may be placed on "Selfpay" and will not be eligible for Federal Financial Aid until you meet all SAP standards on your own financial terms.
3. Notify the SAP Coordinator in the Financial Aid Office to review your account if at any time during the semester you feel that you will not meet the requirements of your academic plan.
Student Signature:*

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Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeal

You will be Held Responsible for the Following Information

SAP standards

Extenuating circumstances DO NOT include:

What is acceptable documentation?

Your Academic Plan

Please READ and sign below