Satisfactory Academic Progress
Filing an Undergraduate Appeal
Students can regain eligibility for financial aid by submitting an appeal in cases where there have been extenuating circumstances beyond the student's control that prevented him/her/them from meeting Financial Aid SAP requirements. Examples include the death of a close relative, a serious injury/illness, and/or change of major. Typical processing time varies from quarter to quarter, so students are encouraged to submit an appeal as soon as To-Do Lists are assigned, as noted below.
The UCSC Financial Aid and Scholarship Office does not limit the number of appeals that may be submitted. Appeals will be reviewed and considered for approval based on federal and state regulations requirements. Appeals may be denied based on reported circumstances and/or viable path to completion.
International Students must appeal by an online eForm. The form will be assigned to students via their MyUCSC To-Do List who are identified as not meeting the financial aid SAP Policy.
Reason to Appeal | Documents Required |
Time to Degree |
If you need to complete additional credits in the current academic year, you must meet with your academic preceptor/adviser to complete a SAP Graduation Plan. You are required to submit the following two forms online here:*
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GPA/Pace Deficit |
If you have not passed an average of 12 credits per quarter and/or do not have a minimum 2.0 GPA, you must Appeal your financial aid status.* To do so:
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*If you are logging in for the first time to MyAid Verify, you’ll need to activate your account by providing your First Name, Last Name, Date of Birth, and SSN/CSAC ID that matches your FAFSA/Dream application.
Paper/Hard Copy Appeal Option
If you cannot submit the appeal online via the corresponding links, please contact the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office for assistance with a hard copy submission.
Deadline to Submit Your Appeal
Appeal Results
Students are notified by e-mail of the outcome of their appeal. If the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office approves your appeal, you will be placed on financial aid probation.
Second Review
If your Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal is denied, you are able to request a second review process. The second review shall be conducted by a reviewer who did not partipate in the first review.
*If you are returning from a leave of absence and cannot access the online appeal form due to issues with “Gold” password, follow instructions, and if needed, contact ITS at help@ucsc.edu or call 831-459-HELP (9-4357).