Access the Portal

1. Log into My Sac State and go to the Student Center
2. Locate the “To Do List” and select the “More Link”
3. Select the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeal Link

Create a Student Account, if not already created

Creating a Student Account (if applicable)

When creating an account, use the student CSUS email. Make sure the information entered matches exactly what is on the financial aid application:

• First Name, Last Name
• Date of Birth
• Social Security Number (FAFSA filers); or
• California Dream ID (CADAA filers) - ID can be found on the CA Student Aid Report on Webgrants

Once you have successfully created an account, any required tasks needed to complete will become available.

Access the SAP Appeal Web Form

1. Select "Needs Action" list and click on the newly generated SAP Appeal Task.
2. Select the “Fill Out” button to begin appeal the appeal process

Press the “Continue” button in the Demographics section of Student Forms

Complete the SAP Appeal Web Form

1. Appeal Information

Review the appeal instructions and answer all questions thoroughly and accurately.

Writing appeal statement: Detail the extenuating circumstances beyond your control that caused you to not meet SAP Standards (e.g., severe illness, death in the family, financial obligations, or personal tragedy).

Once the Appeal has been completed, Click Continue.

2. Review the SAP Appeal Form

Select the “Back” button if changes need to be made.

If no changes, E-Sign the Appeal (with password) and select the E-Sign button.

Read Terms and Conditions to Consent to Use of Electronic Signatures and select “Confirm”

3. Successfully E-Signed the Appeal

A message will appear to confirm successful submission of appeal.

The message will also indicate if any additional appeal tasks are requested.

Select “OK” to be redirect back to current tasks.

4. Upload Supporting Documentation:

The main appeal task screen is where to upload third-party documentation supporting the appeal statement (if requested).

Examples of acceptable documentation include letters or records from doctors, therapists, lawyers, police reports, or death certificates.

Upload a completed Academic Plan if requested as a task item (Over Unit Appeals Only).

5. Final Submission: Review all attached forms and uploads.

Click the final Submit button to route the completed appeal to the Financial Aid Committee for review.

SAP Appeal Deadlines

SAP Appeal Deadlines

SAP Appeals are reviewed on a semester basis

Fall 2026

• Priority Appeal Deadline: October 23, 2026

Submit for consideration for both Fall and Spring semesters

• Final Fall Appeal Deadline: November 25, 2026

Students who miss the Fall deadline may submit a Spring appeal for Spring-only consideration.

Spring 2027

• Priority Appeal Deadline: March 19, 2027
• Final Spring Deadline: April 23, 2027