Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeals
Ridgewater College and Minnesota State requires that all students make satisfactory academic progress (SAP) towards a degree, diploma or certificate to remain in good academic standing. Students are responsible for their own academic progress and for seeking assistance when experiencing academic difficulty. However, sometimes a student’s failure to make SAP is due to extenuating circumstances. For those circumstances, we have developed an appeal process for suspensions resulting from a failure to meet academic standards.
When you are ready to submit your appeal: SAP Suspension Appeal Form.
Once your appeal is received, you will be scheduled to meet with a college counselor to review your appeal and develop an Academic Success Plan (ASP).
If you need to upload additional documentation after you have already submitted your appeal you can do so here: Document Upload Form.
Your appeal will be reviewed by the Director of Financial Aid. Please note it can take up to 30 days for you to get your results. You will be notified via email with the result. If your appeal is not approved, you may request a committee review your appeal.