RETURN TO FINANCIAL AID OFFICE
2019-2020 Appeal Form Maximum Timeframe
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Last name: First: ID# W
2019-2020 Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Instructions and Appeal Form Maximum Timeframe
Federal regulations mandate that schools participating in Federal Student Aid Programs establish a Satisfactory
Academic Progress (SAP) policy that monitors student progress for financial aid eligibility. Monitoring is done after
each term.
Maximum Timeframe (Total Attempted Units):
Students who have attempted more than 150% of the units required for a degree or certificate program. These total
attempted units include completed units from other colleges and/or units taken without the assistance of financial aid.
Instructions
Step 1 Select the term you are appealing.
Step 2 Complete online SAP Workshop series or attend an in-person SAP Workshop. Go online to the following link
www.scc.losrios.edu/financialaid/sap-presentation-workshops for SAP Workshops and additional information.
The Essentials to Understanding Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) and What It Means to You
A Refresher on the Impact of Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
The Key Components to the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Financial Aid Appeal Process
Step 3 Attach a typed letter of explanation (required) and supporting documentation (if applicable)
Describe your educational goal at SCC and explain why you have not met graduation/transfer requirements.
Explain actions you have taken to make sure you will graduate/transfer in the near future.
Step 4 Have all required financial aid documents submitted (eServices TASK tile/To Do List) to our office prior to the
Financial Aid SAP Appeal Deadline.
Step 5 Complete and return the attached Financial Aid SAP Appeal Form, your typed Letter of explanation and
supporting documentation (if applicable) to the Financial Aid Office before the deadline. Failure to include
these items may result in an automatic denial.
Financial Aid SAP Appeal Deadline
Due by the date posted below or your last day of classes for the semester - whichever comes first.
Fall 2019 - December 16, 2019 | Spring 2020 - May 8, 2020 | Summer 2020 - August 3, 2020
Important Note: The Appeals Committee will begin meeting as soon as grades are posted and will continue until all appeals are
considered. This process may take up to 6 weeks to complete from the date submitted. You will be notified by eServices message
center as soon as the committee's decision has been made. While your appeal is in the review process you should be prepared to
pay your educational expenses from your own resources. If an appeal is denied this decision is final for the term and cannot be
appealed. You may submit another appeal the following semester.
RETURN TO FINANCIAL AID OFFICE
2019-2020 Appeal Form Maximum Timeframe
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Last name: First: ID# W
1. Check only one term you are requesting an Appeal:
Fall 2019
Spring 2020
Summer 2020
2. Attachments: Attach a typed letter of explanation (required) and supporting documentation (if applicable)
Failure to submit the required letter of explanation may result in an automatic denial.
Personal Statement: A typed letter of explanation (required).
Provide a letter of explanation describing your educational goal at SCC and explain why you have not met graduation
requirements. Explain the actions you have taken to make sure you will graduate/transfer in the near future.
3. An Academic Plan Acknowledgement: Initial all items to indicate your understanding and agreement of the following
Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress expectations and services available at Sacramento City College:
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I have reviewed a copy of the financial aid satisfactory academic progress policy (SAP).
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I understand I am expected to maintain a 2.0 grade point average (GPA) or higher for every term enrolled.
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I understand I am expected to complete at least 66.67% of all units attempted for every term enrolled.
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I am aware of how Emergency Withdrawals (EW), Withdrawals (W), Incompletes (I), No Pass (NP), In
Progress (IP) and Failing (F) grades can impact my financial aid status.
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I know the importance of course load and time management guidelines when planning my semester
schedule.
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I understand it is my responsibility to be aware of drop deadlines as outlined in the college catalog and
class schedule, and to withdraw from classes I no longer intend to take before the "W" grade deadline.
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I am aware of the various academic and student support services on campus (e.g. tutoring services,
general counseling, DSPS, EOP&S, etc.).
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I understand that it is my responsibility to seek help at any of the support services available at
Sacramento City College when needed and that I must make satisfactory progress in order to continue to
be eligible for financial aid.
_____ I completed a SAP workshop in order to gain a greater understanding of the SAP policy and guidelines.
4. Student Certification:
I understand that by submitting this appeal form, approval is not guaranteed.
I certify the information contained in this Financial Aid Appeal form, supporting documentation, and
statements are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
I realize my Financial Aid Appeal form may be denied if I failed to submit documentation.
I understand any false information will be the cause for denial, reduction, and/or repayment of student
financial aid received.
Student Signature: Date:
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5. Counselor Use Only
Counselor Name
Counselor Signature
Date
Last name: First: ID
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