Satisfactory Academic Plan (SAP) Appeal

In the event a student fails to maintain satisfactory academic progress, and is no longer eligible for federal student aid funds, an appeal may be granted in limited circumstances on a case by case basis. This form serves as an appeal for financial aid reinstatement. Students must remain matriculated for their appeal to be reviewed and then approved to receive financial aid.

In order to request a satisfactory academic progress appeal, you must complete this form. Incomplete appeals will not be considered for approval.

Appeals will be reviewed based on the date submitted.

Name*

First NameLast Name

SCSU Student ID Number*

SCSU Email*

example@example.com

Semester and year for which you are hoping to regain financial aid*

ex: Spring 2026

Please note, when you report or disclose information regarding sexual misconduct, intimate partner violence or stalking, the university employee will need to report this to the University’s Title IX Coordinator.

What happened that caused you to fall below the SAP requirements (GPA and/or completion rate)? Explain the challenges or personal circumstances that affected your academics and made it hard for you to keep up.*

How will you make sure you stay on track academically and meet SAP requirements moving forward? Share what has changed in your situation and/or what specific steps you plan to take to improve your grades, complete your classes, and make steady progress toward your degree.*

Attach any supporting documentation of the circumstances you may have. Documentation must include the student name and student ID. Examples of supporting documentation include:

Doctor’s note or letter from a physician
Legal documents
Police report/court documents
Other official documents that support the appeal

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I understand that I am responsible for paying any charges I owe at Southern even if I have submitted an appeal and the review is not yet complete. I understand that if this appeal is granted, I am required to meet the conditions that will be outlined in my SAP Academic Plan and agree to meet with an Academic Advisor to review my plan for academic success. Further, I authorize the SAP Appeal Committee to access my academic and financial information as part of their review of my SAP appeal. I also understand that I am not eligible for financial aid unless I receive approval of this appeal for reinstatement of financial aid.*

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