SAP and Eligibility FAQs

Satisfactory Academic Progress

When do I know if I meet SAP

SAP is ran yearly you will know if you are meeting after Spring semester; keep in mind this may affect any Summer Financial aid

What if I don’t meet SAP?

You will be notified via email of the type of SAP you are not meeting (GPA, PACE, Unit Cap) You can complete the SAP appeal form and submit to see if you may be eligible for financial aid

Where can I get the form?

Students can find the form under Tasks after login into CSUF Student Portal.

What do I submit with my SAP appeal?

You will need to explain what happened in the academic year you did not meet SAP, what steps you are doing to change this, and provide any documentation such as doctor’s note, work schedule, letters from professor/campus partners.

What if I do not turn in the SAP appeal form?

You will not be eligible for financial aid and you must pay out of pocket if you want to attend CSUF.

What if I cannot afford to pay out of pocket?

You can apply for a private loan, the private loan may take 6-8 weeks to process so make sure you turn in the private loan information in a timely manner.

Can I do anything else to regain SAP eligibility on my own?

Yes,

• You may pay your fees out of pocket, until you meet SAP again
• You can attend another higher education institution, such as a community college to regain eligibly on your own

I decided to go to a Community College, now what?

Once the units are transferred to CSUF you may complete a SAP Appeal requesting recalculation.

I have submitted all my SAP Appeal documents, but I am still waiting on a decision. Will I be dropped for non-payment? 

If you have successfully submitted a SAP Appeal you will be protected from disenrollment while the appeal is being reviewed.

If I am on probation and fail to meet SAP, may I file another appeal?

You were placed on probation because you had an appeal approved which enabled you to receive financial aid while you implemented the changes necessary for you to meet the SAP standards. As a financial aid recipient, you are required to make satisfactory academic progress toward your degree attainment.

Second appeals during probation are generally not accepted if you fail to make progress, unless you have serious documented extenuating circumstances specific to the most recent term.