Academic Progress Policy - Crafton Hills College

May I appeal if I lose my eligibility because I earned less than 67% of my attempted units or exceeded the unit cap?

You have the right to appeal a financial aid SAP or maximum time-frame (Term Dismissal) by presenting a written appeal with a personal statement and documentation of mitigating circumstances. Petition for reinstatement & Term Dismissal forms are available in the Financial Aid Office.

Please follow the instructions on the appeal form to document your special circumstances. The Director of Financial Aid and/or FA Office staff evaluates all SAP appeals considering such factors as your personal statement, your academic history, your documented extenuating circumstances and your ability to achieve academic progress in the future.

  • In reviewing a student’s appeal and documentation, CHC Financial Aid may consider any additional special circumstances that they deem 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)

Please allow up to 45 days for the Financial Aid Office to evaluate and respond to your appeal. Beginning 24-25 students may request a second review process from their specialist if the initial SAP appeal is denied.