Financial Aid Appeal Process

If your financial aid eligibility is suspended, you have the right to appeal. Follow the step-by-step instructions below to appeal for reinstatement of your Federal and State Financial Aid eligibility. All Financial Aid Appeal documentation must be submitted prior to the appeal deadline for the term of anticipated enrollment.

Instructions to Appeal Financial Aid Suspension

Include ALL of the following items (Steps 1-3) in your Appeal Packet. Incomplete packets will not be considered and will be denied. Submit the COMPLETE Appeal at https://savannahtech.verifymyfafsa.com

Step 1. Personal Statement

Your detailed statement must include the following information. Failure to answer all questions below will result in a rejected SAP Appeal form:

Extenuating circumstance(s) such as personal injury or illness, family emergency, death of a close relative, etc. These circumstances must have occurred during specific individual semesters that did not meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
How your situation has changed since the extenuating circumstances occurred; and
Steps you have taken to ensure that you will successfully complete all current and future classes.

Students who exceed the 150% Maximum Timeframe – Must Include Advising Checklist

Be sure to submit the Advising Checklist outlining remaining courses and timeline for completion as part of your appeal packet. If you do not have an Advising Checklist, you must meet with your Dean prior to submitting the Financial Aid Appeal

Step 2. Supporting Documentation of Circumstances

Attach documentation to support your appeal for each individual semester that you did not meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). An appeal without proper documentation will not be considered. Acceptable documentation includes:

Reason	Acceptable Documentation
Illness	Detailed letter, on letterhead, from physician explaining dates and types of illness, recommended treatment, dates of non-attendance, prognosis, etc.
Death of Family Member	Death certificate, obituary notice
Legal Issue	Divorce decree, separation agreement, police report detailing incident, date and those involved
Job Conflict	Letter from supervisor, on letterhead, stating scheduling problems, etc.
Disability	Letter from Special Populations Coordinator addressing problems that arose during the term in question and the resolution for future terms or medical documentation from other outside sources, letter from a doctor, etc.
Other	Any other documentation that will support your appeal (letter from faculty, or third-party source)

Step 3. Submit Appeal of Financial Aid Suspension Form/Personal Statement/Supporting Documentation

Submit a completed/signed Appeal of Financial Aid Suspension form at https://savannahtech.verifymyfafsa.com

Complete appeal must be submitted by the SAP Appeal deadline (see website or financial aid office for specific dates).

Notifications of Committee Decision

Students will be notified at their STC student email and by Campus Logic of the committee’s decision.

Approved Appeal

If your appeal is approved by the Financial Aid Appeals Committee, you will be placed on financial aid probation for up to two semesters. The Financial Aid Office will continue to monitor your academic progress to ensure you are meeting the conditions of your probationary status. If you fail to meet the conditions of the probationary status, your eligibility will again be suspended.

Denied Appeal

If your appeal for reinstatement of financial aid is denied, you may continue enrollment at Savannah Technical College at your own expense or through an alternative source. You may use Veteran or Military Education Benefits, or other third-party funding, as well as make payment online or at the Cashier’s Office located in the Campus Shop at each campus location.

Regaining Eligibility

If you have not exceeded the 150% maximum timeframe and were denied reinstatement, you may re-appeal after completing with a grade of B or higher a minimum of six (6) credits at your own expense. Once the six credits are successfully completed, a you may submit a new appeal for the subsequent semester of enrollment. The new appeal will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.If you have exceeded the 150% maximum timeframe and the appeal for extension is denied, you cannot regain eligibility for the same program of study. You will need to find an alternative source of funding.

Back