Standards of Academic Progress Appeal Guide
STEP BY STEP GUIDE
To request the reinstatement of your financial aid, please follow these steps:
- Review your Unofficial Transcripts for all terms in question.
- Please provide a letter detailing the reasons for not meeting SAP standards and the actions you have taken to ensure future academic success. Your letter should address each term in which you did not successfully complete courses and/or explain any excess credits accumulated.
- Attach documentation that explains why you couldn't meet SAP standards. Ensure the documents cover each term that affected your progress.
Examples may include but are not limited to:
- Death or birth records
- Divorce decrees
- Hospital records
- Eviction notices
- Travel papers
- Employment records
- Military orders
- Court records
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- Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Signed statement from attending doctor
- Copy of Police Report
- Copy of insurance claims
- Third Party Statements (wet signature required)
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- Meet with an Academic Advisor/ Career Advisor to complete:
- Updated MAP
- Academic /Faculty Advisor Progress Overview Form
- Submit all documents at: https://www.mdc.edu/financialaid/important-forms/forms.aspx 2025-2026 Standards of Academic Progress.
Be sure to submit your appeal early, so you can receive a timely decision.
