Satisfactory progress is monitored when a student is initially awarded each academic year and at the end of every semester. Students who have failed to meet one of more of the conditions will be notified via email. Students who fail to meet GPA and/or completion ratio standards may submit the Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Form, with documentation, to the Financial Aid Office. The Appeals Committee meets weekly on those appeals that are received by noon on Tuesday.

Students may appeal a satisfactory progress problem when extenuating circumstances exist. Examples include:

1. Illness

2. Family Emergency

3. Death in the Immediate Family

**Documentation is required in these situations**

Once the committee meets on an appeal, the student is notified via email of the committee's decision.

When an appeal is approved, the student will be in a probationary period. This means that in order to continue receiving financial aid, the student must meet the conditions of the appeal approval (known as an academic plan); if the conditions are not met, the student is not eligibile to re-appeal and will regain eligibility when the minimum academic standards are reached.

If the appeal is denied, the student will regain eligibility once minimum standards for GPA and/or completion ratio are achieved. In addition, if the appeal is denied, the student has the right to meet with the Financial Aid Director for review. Her decision is final.

The Appeal Process - Other Than Satisfactory Progress

If you feel there is reason to question a decision, award, or procedure of the Financial Aid Office (other than satisfactory progress), you have the right to appeal. The appropriate appeal procedure is outlined below.

1. You should make an appointment to discuss the situation with the Financial Aid Office staff member who has been assigned responsibility for your file. If the meeting does not resolve the problem...
2. You should submit an appeal in writing and make an appointment with the Associate Director. If still not resolved...
3. You have the right to an additional appeal to the Director of the FAO. The Director will review your written appeal and your financial aid records with you. If no understanding is reached...
4. You may appeal to The UWF Associate Vice Provost for Enrollment Services. This will result in a final decision.

 

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information on this web site is accurate. However, due to frequent changes in Federal and State regulations, and revisions to the University of West Florida operating policies, the information is subject to change without notice.