Satisfactory Academic Progress Review

Use this form to appeal your Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) status if you are not meeting cumulative GPA standard, pace rate standard and/or maximum credit hour standard due to extenuating circumstances. Submission of a SAP Review form is not a guarantee of an approval and/or reinstatement of financial aid eligibility.

The option to upload your completed SAP form with the required signatures and supporting documentation can be found at the bottom of this page. 

Instructions

1. Read through the important notes below to be sure you are eligible to submit a review form.
2. Download the form below and closely follow all instructions.
3. Return the form to Financial Aid and Scholarship Services at least two weeks prior to the semester for which you are attending.
4. Have questions? View the complete SAP policy.

Important Notes Regarding SAP Review

• Inability to pass course material is not an extenuating circumstance.
• In all cases, the outcome of your appeal will depend on the nature of the circumstances preventing you from meeting the SAP standard(s), the quality of the documentation provided and how well you have demonstrated the ability to progress toward degree completion within a reasonable time limit.
• If you have completed credit hours for your first degree and have exceeded 150%, you will not be approved for additional federal financial assistance. Future eligibility will be granted if you are pursing a second baccalaureate or are attending in an approved certificate program.
• If you are exceeding 200 credits, your appeal will be reviewed by an executive committee. Committee decisions are final. No future appeals will be approved.
• Repeat appeals will be denied unless you have new and extenuating circumstances.
• If your appeal is denied, you have the following options:
  • Attend ASU by paying with personal resources or a private student loan. Private student loans require an application and credit approval; check with your lender to determine if your SAP status is applicable to receiving your loan.
  • If you did not meet the pace rate standard, and after you have completed future semesters, you may request re-evaluation of your pace rate. If your pace rate meets or exceeds the 67% requirement you may be approved for the following term, but not prior terms.

Examples of Extenuating Circumstances