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36 Notification Students who have applied for Federal Student Aid, but are not meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements, will be notified via email of their FA Warning or ineligibility for financial aid. The notification will direct students to information regarding available college resources during the Warning Period and the appeal process in cases of extenuating circumstances. Financial Aid Warning Students are allowed a warning period upon failing Qualitative and/or Quantitative SAP standards. The warning period allows one (1) payment period (semester) of Federal Student Aid eligibility upon failing SAP. The warning period will follow the semester for which SAP was not met, meaning the next semester for which the student registers for classes. In order to receive the Warning period, students must be meeting Maximum Time f rame requirements. SAP Appeal Any student who has lost federal student aid eligibility due to a resolved, one-time extenuating circumstance may appeal to have their financial aid reinstated by completing a Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Form. The form must address: 1. What caused the student's work to fall below acceptable standards--specific explanations must be provided, including any supporting documentation, 2. Each incomplete/failed course, 3. How the extenuating circumstance has been resolved, and 4. How the student will maintain good academic standards and progress toward the degree if the appeal is granted. The outcome of the appeal will depend upon: 1. The nature of the extenuating circumstances (if the stated circumstance qualifies as such), 2. The quality of the documentation provided, and 3. How well the student has demonstrated the ability to progress towards degree completion within a reasonable time period. All documentation submitted is confidential. All decisions are final and cannot be appealed. For assistance in completing the SAP appeal paperwork, including examples of supporting documentation, visit your college Financial Aid Office. Students will be notified of the results of their appeal within ten (10) days of filing the appeal. Notification will include any restrictions or conditions pertaining to their appeal. The outcome of an appeal may include a probationary period. Appeals granted longer than one (1) payment period must include an academic plan, which must be followed. Failure to follow an approved academic plan will result in immediate suspension of Federal Student Aid. Students are responsible for any and all debt incurred as a result of this adjustment to financial aid. Failure to successfully complete all conditions during the probationary period (as defined in the academic plan) will result in loss of future financial aid eligibility. Regaining Eligibility A student who has lost financial aid eligibility may only regain eligibility by meeting the minimum SAP standards. Transfer coursework taken at other colleges will be considered for reinstatement purposes. Transferring to GateWay Community College for Clock Hours A student enrolling in Gateway Community College's Beauty and Wellness Program after having attended other postsecondary institutions can have coursework evaluated for transfer hours. To be eligible for evaluation, coursework must appear on official transcripts and be mailed directly f rom the source institution to Gateway Community College. Course evaluation will consist of course evaluation, formal assessment and program requirements in alignment with state board requirements. Student Services 2021-2022