Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Documentation Examples

Supporting Documentation that Demonstrates the Issues that you Encountered

Past Situation Acceptable Documentation
Childcare issues Letters from providers as proof of past child care.
Issues with scheduling at work Past work schedule, pay stubs, termination letter, unemployment.
Personal illness or illness of a family member
  • Medical records showing appointments or hospitalizations during the timeframe in question, doctor's note.
  • Accident or police report
Death of a family member or close friend
  • Obituary, death certificate.
  • Statement from adult family member or physician.
Family difficulties, such as divorce or illness Signed statement from an involved 3rd party (resident advisor, school counselor, etc.)
Transportation issues Car repair receipts, police reports, insurance claims, bus schedule.
Housing concerns, including roommate concerns
  • Section 8, eviction notice, lease agreement, utility disconnect notice, police report.
  • Signed statement from an involved 3rd party (resident advisor, school counselor, etc.).
Time management Documentation illustrating commitments outside of school (pay stub).
Other (school/work/life balance, relationships) Detailed explanation, daily schedule.
Legal issues Court orders, police report, subpoena, incarceration, custody, jury notice, clerk of court receipt.

Supporting Documentation that Demonstrates your Future Plans

Past Situation Acceptable Documentation
Childcare plan Letters from providers as proof of current child care and a backup plan.
Work schedule Current work schedule, pay stubs.
Ongoing personal illness or illness of a family member Documentation of stability and the ability to return to school from physician.
Transportation plan Current transportation plan, bus pass.
Housing plan Housing status, lease, rental payment
Time management (school/work/life balance, relationships) Documentation providing tangible steps to improve time management challenges.
Ongoing legal issues Parole officer statement, work/school release.

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