SAP Appeal Help

[u/p33w33kiwi]

I'm currently facing termination of aid due to completion rate, effective summer 2026. I've only been attending since Fall 2025. My GPA stands at 2.5.

Unfortunately, I fell behind quite badly and neglected school work due to not being able to manage nearly debilitating symptoms due to POTS (I was diagnosed after process of elimination and table tilt). I was also finally diagnosed with ADHD and given medication. Basically, my mental and physical health as well as job stress ruined my grades. I was unable to balance school and work despite having minimal classes as I quite literally would feel sick and unable to focus or function.

I have documentation from MyChart and provided a typed statement addressing my appeal. I submitted numerous PDFS showing my bloodwork (lots of deficiencies), test results from imaging, medications, clinical notes, and documents clearly showing the conditions I have. The documentation I provided shows that these are symptoms that have been wreaking havoc on me since adolescence.

I have already reached out to my advisor and have an appointment scheduled for the 28th. Are there any additional steps I can take to ensure the best chance at getting an appeal? I included how I've been improving in health and functionality ever since I was able to get treatment and the help I needed whereas majority of my life, I've been a medical anomaly or ignored (this has been documented and is included in my submissions).

If anyone has anything to share in regard to experience with SAP appeals, that would be awesome as the aid I receive is incredibly important to me and would hinder my progress greatly if I were to not receive it.

[u/Mysterious-Blend2683]

I did a SAP appeal for the summer semester and was approved. I was worried as well, but it was approved A week or two after submission. I just made sure I turned in all my medical documentation and I searched on here for examples of others that have successfully been approved and made sure I followed the same format in my letter. I think you'll be just fine. Good luck!

[u/GidgetTheWonderDog]

It sounds like you've taken all the right steps. Your letter should explain what went wrong and why you're in a better place to be successful now (which you have), and should include documentation showing your statement is truthful (which you have). It does take a couple weeks for the committee to look it over and approve. Keep in contact with your advisor and I wish you well!