Students who are not meeting the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements for aid eligibility will be notified in writing of the loss of aid eligibility. Students with extenuating circumstances may submit an appeal letter to the Financial Aid Office to request a reinstatement of financial aid. Appeals will be considered on a case by case basis.
The appeal letter must include the following:
· Explanation of extenuating circumstances that prevented the student from meeting the SAP requirements
· Course of action that has been taken and/or will be taken to address the extenuating circumstances described.
· Supporting documentation to prove that the extenuating circumstances occurred. When possible, documentation should also be provided for the course of action. For example, if the extenuating circumstances were an illness, then the student would attach a note from his doctor confirming the illness took place, that treatment was/is under way, and that the student is now able to return successfully to school.
· Plan of study indicating what courses will be taken over the next year, how many credits are needed to graduate, and the anticipated graduation date.
· For graduate students exceeding the maximum timeframe, a copy of approved extension of candidacy from the academic department.
All appeals must be submitted in writing by the student and addressed to: "Financial Aid Office Re: SAP Appeal." Appeals must include the AU ID#, a current phone number, and may be faxed to 202-885-1025 or sent via mail to Office of Financial Aid, 4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20016 .
Appeals will not be accepted from parents or other third parties.
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