Overview

Federal regulations require all schools participating in Title IV federal financial aid programs to have a Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy that establishes and applies uniform standards to academic progress. The SAP Policy conforms to specific grade-based and time-based requirements. All students must adhere to the policy requirements in order to qualify and remain eligible for financial aid.

Students declared ineligible for financial aid on the basis of unsatisfactory academic progress may appeal the decision by completing the Satisfactory Academic Appeal Form.  Not all students are eligible to appeal their SAP status, so please go to Satisfactory Academic Progress  to learn more.

Instructions

Step 1

Go to your financial aid account via http://UWF.verifymyfafsa.com.

Step 2

In the top right, select the + - Request button.

Step 3

Using the green + radio button, add the SAP Appeal request for the applicable aid year. 

Step 4

The webform will provide detailed instructions, but please be prepared to submit a student statement, a self-certified Academic Improvement Plan and third-party, supporting documentation. Your statement will detail the extenuating circumstances during the specific semesters of enrollment that prevented you from meeting SAP standards. You will also explain what changes in your situation have occurred. You can also view additional details regarding the student statement, the Academic Improvement Plan, and suggested third-party documentation via the SAP Policy Details, at the bottom of the webpage. 

Step 5

In order to self-certify your Academic Improvement Plan, you must meet with your Academic Advisor. If you don't know your advisor, go to Identifying your advisor. The Academic Improvement Plan template is provided within the SAP Appeal webform. You will download and print the template, meet with your Academic Advisor, and complete the Academic Improvement Plan based on the discussion with your Academic Advisor. 

Step 6

After adding the request for SAP Appeal Form, a task will be created. Select the Fill Out button to complete the form. 

Step 7

You are required to enter a personal statement, and you must check the box that you will provide supporting documentation.  Once you complete all parts of the webform, you are able to e-sign the document.

Step 8

After you e-sign or opt out of e-sign and upload the form, you may upload your Academic Improvement Plan and third-party documentation. 

Step 9

After you have completed the webform and uploaded all required documentation, you can submit the SAP appeal task and then click the finish button. Please note the steps within the task can be completed intermittently. Meaning, you may log out of your financial aid account and log back in to complete individual steps as necessary until the entire task is completed.  

Next Steps

After the task is completed, your form will be automatically sent to the Office of Financial Aid for review. You will be provided the committee determination via email. Visit the SAP Policy Details for the entire SAP process and additional considerations.