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Financial Aid FAQs

Eligibility, Credits, and Enrollment Questions


Credits

I added more credits — where is my financial aid for them?

Program Applicability

Does financial aid cover all my classes?

Why aren't my classes showing as Program Applicable—what do I do?

I want to change my major—will this affect my federal aid?

FAFSA & the Track System

Can I get Federal Student Aid for all three semesters or even during my off-track?

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) →

What Is Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for Financial Aid?

Does SAP Apply If I’m Not Receiving Financial Aid Right Now?

What Are the SAP Requirements for Financial Aid?

How Often Is SAP Reviewed?

How Do I Know My SAP Status?

What Does SAP Warning Mean for Financial Aid?

What Does SAP Suspension Mean for Financial Aid?

My Financial Aid Says It Is Suspended — What Can I Do?

What Is a SAP Appeal for Financial Aid?

What Kinds of Circumstances Can Be Considered for a SAP Appeal?

Is Resolution to my Circumstances Required for a SAP Appeal to Be Approved?

What Documentation Is Required for a SAP Appeal?

What Documentation Is Required for Mental Health or Chronic Medical Conditions Appeals?

What Documentation Is Required for Non-Medical Circumstances?

When Is the SAP Appeal Deadline?

How Do I Submit a SAP Appeal?

What If I Am on SAP Suspension and Do Not See a SAP Appeal Form in My Financial Aid Portal?

How Many Times Can I Appeal a SAP Suspension?

What If I Have Already Appealed Two Times?

How Long Does a SAP Appeal Take to Process?

What Does SAP Probation Mean?

What Happens If I Don’t Meet SAP Probation Requirements?

What Is Maximum Time Frame (MTF) Suspension for Financial Aid?

Can I Appeal a Maximum Time Frame (MTF) Suspension?

Can Academic Renewal Help My SAP Status?

How Can I Regain SAP Eligibility Without an Appeal?

I Received a “W” Grade Due to Extenuating Circumstances — How Do I Avoid Losing My Aid?

What Resources Are Available to Help Me Improve Academic Progress?

What Should I Do Now Based on My SAP Status?

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