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Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Form
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Students who fail to meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards, resulting in suspension status, are not eligible to receive student financial aid. The NSCC Financial Aid office will determine students' SAP status at the end of each semester, including summer, and an electronic notification will be sent through their student email accounts at NSCC. SAP considers several factors to determine financial assistance eligibility, including:
Qualitative Progress - GPA Requirement
Quantitative Progress - Quantity of Work Completed
Pace of Progress Towards Degree - Program Completion Requirements
Students may appeal to reinstate their eligibility. To appeal the loss of student financial aid eligibility due to failing to meet SAP standards, a student must submit an appeal to the Financial Aid Office. Circumstances that may justify an appeal are listed below.
Students awaiting reinstatement of their financial aid eligibility are
required to submit all applications
15 business days
before the end of the term or payment period
for which reinstatement is desired.
Student Information
First Name
Last Name
Student ID or Last 4 of SSN
Email Address
Phone Number
Mailing Address
Mailing Address
Country
Street
City
Region
Postal Code
SAP Standards Not Met
Select all that apply
Select all that apply
GPA
Pace Rate
Maximum Timeframe
Student must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA for their academic standing that matches the graduation requirements.
Student must successfully complete no less than 67% of all credit hours attempted cumulatively.
The maximum "length of eligibility" a student is allowed is 150% of the actual credits required for their degree or certificate as stated in the Northwest State Community College Academic Catalog.
Future Academic Information
Next Term Attending
Next Term Attending
Summer
Fall
Spring
Current Major
Expected Graduation Date
Appeal Reason
Select all that apply
Select all that apply
Personal illness or injury
Illness of a family member
Death of a family member
Required court dates
Change of major/Prior graduation
Other unavoidable event
You will be required to submit medical records or a letter from a doctor (on letterhead) pertaining to this illness or injury, if applicable.
*Must include date of illness or visit
You will be required to submit medical records or a letter from a doctor (on letterhead) pertaining to this illness or injury, if applicable.
*Must include date of illness or visit
You will be required to submit a copy of the obituary, funeral program, or death certificate, if applicable.
*Must include date
A statement of your reasons for changing majors or coming to obtain another degree/certificate, if applicable.
You will be required to submit court documentation, if applicable.
Third party documentation from licensed counselor, social worker, pastor, teacher, etc. - no family members.
Please explain
Please email supporting documentation to finaid@northweststate.edu.
Appeal Statement
Explanation of why you were not able to meet the academic expectations of Northwest State Community College and the Federal Government.
What have you done to overcome the challenges listed above?
The Financial Aid Office will review the Financial Aid Appeal with all documentation, including the student's academic history, to determine whether the circumstances warrant approval.
Students will be notified through their NSCC student email account regarding the decision of their appeal within 15 days of receipt of the appeal.
If you have any questions regarding Northwest State Community College's Satisfactory Academic Progress policy or the steps to appeal, please contact the Financial Aid Office at 419-267-1333 or email finaid@northweststate.edu.
Signature & Affirmation
It is my acknowledgement that I have been unable to meet the satisfactory academic progress standards outlined in Northwest State Community College's policy, resulting in my ineligibility for student financial aid. It is my understanding that this SAP appeal will be reviewed and approved if, in its opinion, the circumstances of my situation justify temporarily exempting me from these requirements. In the event that my application is approved, I will be instructed to follow an academic plan that, if followed, will temporarily restore my eligibility for student financial aid and will allow me to complete the minimum SAP requirement by the end of the program (unless the maximum timeframe is exceeded). According to the Northwest State Community College Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy, my student financial aid eligibility will be terminated if I do not comply with the requirements of an approved appeal. It is my understanding that the SAP Appeal Committee's decision cannot be appealed. Additionally, I understand that I am responsible for coordinating payment arrangements with the Business Office at Northwest State Community College if my appeal is either 1.) not processed by the semester's payment due date due to incompleteness, or 2.) denied while I am still enrolled for the current term.
Signature
Date
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