Student Name

Student ID # 7-digit number

Semester for Financial Aid Reinstatement

Please indicate the semester you are appealing to have your financial aid reinstated.

Fall 2025 Spring 2026 Summer 2026

Attention SAP Appeal Applicant:

Your appeal will not be sent to the appeal committee if all requested documents have not been submitted to complete your financial aid application (FAFSA) to the Financial Aid Office.

Required Before Submission

Please do not turn in your JCC SAP Appeal without the following information:

An accurate JCC email address
Your Student ID number
Documentation for all mitigating circumstances mentioned in the appeal

NOTE:

Appeals will be reviewed only once. Most appeals require some sort of documentation (illness, accident, financial issues, etc.) and will be considered with only what is turned in prior to the committee meeting for review. Appropriate documentation may include medical documentation, legal documents, financial statements, or other third-party official documents.

** You will be notified of the SAP Appeal Committee's decision by school email. **

Financial Aid Office Use Only

I have reviewed the above student's file. All requested documents have been received.

FAA Printed Name

Date

FAA Signature

Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Form
for Financial Aid 2025–2026

Johnston Community College · FA25CSAP · SAP Appeal Form

Student Information

Name of Student

Student ID # 7-digit number

Date of Birth Format: MM-DD-YYYY (e.g., 01-15-2000)

Email Address Use your JCC student email address

Street Address

City

State 2-letter abbreviation

ZIP Code

Telephone Number

Program of Study

Anticipated Graduation Date Format: MM-DD-YYYY

About the Appeal Process

Federal and state regulations require students to comply with standards of academic progress as defined by the Financial Aid Office. Students that fail to meet the minimum standards lose their eligibility to receive federal and state aid. Federal regulations also allow the Financial Aid Office to extend eligibility to students who can document that there were mitigating circumstances beyond their control that caused them to perform below standards.

Appeals generally given consideration involve students who have experienced:

Extended illness or hospitalization of the student
An accident which incapacitates the student for an extended period of time
Death or extended illness of an immediate family member resulting in greater family responsibilities
A change in programs that causes them to exceed the maximum time frame

The appeal must address why you failed to make satisfactory academic progress and what has changed in your situation that will allow you to demonstrate satisfactory academic progress in the future. Documentation must be submitted to support your statement.

Note: "Did not study" or "was not prepared for college" are not examples of mitigating circumstances. The mitigating circumstances must occur during the term in which you received failing grades and/or withdrew from classes.

Suggestions on Writing Your Appeal

Submit your appeal as soon as possible.
A reason for appealing is an extenuating circumstance under which you had no control and which you can document. The appeal should explain in detail the reason(s) for not meeting the standards of progress.

Your appeal statement should consist of two parts:

Part I — Explain how the circumstances prevented you from maintaining your Satisfactory Academic Progress, indicating the problem has been resolved. If previously on academic probation based on a prior appeal, explain how the circumstances prevented you from maintaining your academic plan. If you exceeded the maximum time frame, explain your reason for changing programs and indicate how many hours you still need to complete your program of study. A JCC Program Evaluation must be attached if you exceeded the maximum time frame. Program Evaluations are obtained from the Registrar's Office — please allow three business days for processing.
Part II — Clearly explain how you will be able to meet progress standards in the future.

Provide relevant dates and supporting documents from appropriate third parties, such as an academic advisor, instructor, doctor, counselor, or clergy.

Appeal Statement

Part I — How circumstances prevented you from maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress or your academic plan Include relevant dates. Describe the mitigating circumstances in detail.

Part II — How you will meet progress standards in the future Describe specific steps or changes that will support your success.

Certifications and Signatures

Please sign below indicating your understanding of the following conditions of the appeal, if approved.

Academic Plan Conditions

I must achieve a semester Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5.

I must complete at least 75% of the credit hours attempted each semester.

I understand that if the above conditions are NOT met, I will NOT be awarded financial aid again until I regain satisfactory academic progress, unless another appeal is approved based on mitigating circumstances.

In addition, maximum time frame appeals must result in graduation within the current academic year (2025–2026) unless another appeal is approved.

My signature certifies that I have read and understand all instructions and that I have provided accurate, complete, and current information. Furthermore, I understand that if approved, I must meet the conditions of the appeal for each and every semester. If I meet the conditions, aid will be automatically awarded for the next semester.

You must print, sign, and date this document and return it to the Financial Aid Office along with all supporting documentation.

Each person signing below certifies that all information reported is complete and correct.

WARNING: If you purposely give false or misleading information, you may be fined, sent to prison, or both.

Student Signature

Student ID Number