Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Form

Process for Appeals of Satisfactory Academic Progress

Notification: The Office of Financial Aid & Student Employment notifies financial aid applicants if they fail to meet the standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). Students have the right to submit an appeal within 30 days of notification, but no later than November 1 (fall) or April 1 (spring), whichever comes first. A student may normally appeal these standards ONCE during their academic career.

Appeal determination: The SAP appeal form, letters and/or supporting documentation, and medical documentation, must be submitted to the SAP Committee using the form below. Any questions can be submitted to Request_SAP@wcsu.edu. Appeal decision will be sent via WCSU student email only.

Name

ID Number

Phone Number

Have you ever appealed your SAP before to this committee?

YesNo

If yes, what academic year?

Reason for the appeal (please check one)

Medical, Injury or Illness*
Death of Relative**
Special Circumstances
COVID-19 Related

*If marked reason is medical, you must submit one of the following: letter from a doctor, medical bill, etc.

**If marked reason is death of a relative, you must submit documentation of the event.

Supporting Documentation

Please provide the appeals committee a written explanation describing your reason for the appeal. Sustaining evidence (i.e., supporting documentation) must be attached. The more complete the information you provide, the better able to make a decision the committee will be. If you need to submit more documents please use the file upload area below.

Additional Supporting Documentation

Please provide the appeals committee a written explanation as to what has changed to ensure progress toward your academic success in the future.

Student signature

Date

Contact Information