Appealing Loss of Aid

• Medical Emergency/Sudden Illness of a student or family member
• Death of a family member or friend
• Other unexpected circumstances (transportation issues, work schedule changes, familial circumstances, etc.)
• Extended Time away from school

• Describe the circumstances that prevented you from succeeding academically
• Provide proof or supporting documents of your circumstances
• Describe your plan for finding future academic success
• Provide proof or supporting documents of your plan

Files turned in by the 1st day of the quarter are reviewed with priority status. All appeals are reviewed in the order that we receive them.

• If you need financial support for a particular academic term, you must submit your Appeal at least one week before the quarter ends. Appeals submitted after this date will not apply for quarters that have ended.

If we determine you are not eligible for aid, we cannot reinstate it, regardless of the reason you were unable to meet the SAP requirements. Federal and state regulations do not allow us to offer aid to students who does not meet the minimum eligibility requirements.

We review whether a student can reasonably raise their FA GPA and/or PACE within 1 quarter or if it will take more than one quarter.

If you can raise your FA GPA and/or pace within 1 quarter,

• We will review your appeal based on your circumstances.

If you require more than 1 Quarter to raise your FA GPA and/or PACE,

• You must meet with your advisor and create an academic plan of success detailing your plans to raise your FA GPA and/or PACE.

 Students who have an Incomplete Contract with their instructor will have an “I” grade on their transcript. For Financial Aid, an “I” Grade is considered non-passing until…

1. Student completes the terms of the contract and earns their final grade
2. The Instructor completes the process to update your transcripts
3. After your transcripts have been updated, contact Financial Aid for a re-evaluation SAP.

Note: Each Incomplete Contract varies, and some students are not able to complete their contract into the next quarter. As the “I” grade is considered non-passing, this may prevent you from being eligible for financial aid until you complete your contract.

Provide details that explain the difficult situation that prevented you from completing your classes successfully

My first quarter at Edmonds College overwhelmed me. I was not prepared for the difference in the class environment or where to seek help. I soon developed anxiety and depression. Once I started to fall behind, things became harder and harder to the point I stopped attending classes because it felt like no matter what I did, I would never catch up.

Based on your answer above, tell us your plans to move forward, what college resources you plan/are already using

After my first quarter, I met with my advisors, who shown me different resources on campus I can rely on such as tutoring center, how to utilize canvas to contact and work with my instructor and made an academic plan where I will be taking less classes to help me adjust to college life. I've also started meeting with a Therapist to help manage my anxiety and get the additional help I need.

What documents would support this student's statement?

• Academic Plan - Academic Advising can help create a plan of what each quarter looks like, creating a plan that works for you.
  • NOTE: If it will take you more than 1 quarter to raise your FA GPA and/or PACE, your academic plan is required for your SAP appeal
• Canvas Messages/Emails with your Instructor - Shows that although things were difficult, you did try and work with your instructor to find success
• Emails/Letter from your Tutor - Shows that moving forward you are taking advantage of tutors to get that academic help you need.
• Email/Letter from your Therapist/Doctor/Medical Provider - Shows that you are taking every step to help you be in the best position to succeed!

*Please note that this is an example for students reference and is not inclusive of all circumstances or explanations that may needed for an appeal. This should be used as a guideline and exact appeal contents will vary based on personal circumstances.