Academic Progress Policy - Crafton Hills College

May I appeal if I lose my eligibility?

SAP Appeals, Petition for Reinstatements or Term Dismissals, can be requested through the Financial Aid office. You must read the appeal carefully and submit your supporting documentation, prior to the appeal deadline. Incomplete appeals will be rejected.

SAP Appeal Special Circumstances

In reviewing a student's appeal and documentation, CHC may consider any additional special circumstances that
the institution deems appropriate and shall consider a broad range of special circumstances, including, but not
limited to, any of the following:
• Death of a relative or other significant person

• Injury or illness, including, but not limited to, behavioral health conditions, of the student or a relative or other significant person
• Pregnancy or birth of a child
• Homelessness
• Loss of childcare
• Loss or change in employment
• Loss of access to personal or public transportation
• Being a victim of a serious crime, including, but not limited to, domestic abuse, even if the crime was not
reported or did not result in criminal prosecution or civil liability
• Natural disaster
• Change of major (Once per SAP Policy, and no changes after Maximum-Time Frame evaluation.)
Please note: If a student does not successfully complete the courses on the SEP plan with a passing grade of A, B, C, or D where applicable, and/or maintain a 2.0 for the term, this will revoke the Term Dismissal agreement and the student will no longer receive Financial Aid at CHC.
Students will be notified of the appeal decision via their student email within 45 days of a complete appeal
submission. If the student has outside transcripts, they must be evaluated, and students must submit their official transcripts to Admissions & Records before the appeal submission is considered complete.
If a student has been approved and is eligible for a financial aid disbursement, they may receive a disbursement within 2-4 weeks after the SAP approval notification.
If the student's appeal is denied, the decision notification will specify the conditions for future consideration for financial aid eligibility. Students may request a second review process from their specialist if the initial SAP appeal is denied.