Student Appeal and Academic Plan
If a student is placed on financial aid suspension she or he has the right to appeal. Students may be considered for an appeal based on mitigating circumstances that seriously impaired academic performance. Examples of possible extenuating circumstances include an injury or illness of the student or the death of a student's relative. The appeal letter must include an explanation of why the student failed to meet SAP standards and what has changed that will now enable the student to successfully meet SAP standards. The appeal letter, along with the supporting documentation, should be sent to the student’s Success Coach or Academic Advisor and will be submitted to the National Louis University SAP committee for review. The student will be notified in writing as to whether the appeal was approved. Only one appeal is allowed during the student’s entire time at NLU (including program changes and degree completions).
If the appeal is approved the student must agree to an academic plan that ensures he or she will be able to meet the SAP standards in a defined period of time. If the student agrees, he or she will be on Financial Aid “Probation” status. While on Financial Aid Probation, the student will continue to receive financial aid as long as she or he is meeting the conditions of the academic plan. Any changes to the academic plan need to be approved before the corresponding term begins, and it is the responsibility of the student to monitor their schedule and work with their Coach/Academic Advisor in the event the SAP academic plan needs to be updated accordingly.