Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeals

If you are enrolled in classes for the summer semester 2026-

1. Go to www.studentlingo.com/aims and select a video to enrich your success at Aims. Save the Certificate of Completion for upload.
2. Write a two to three-paragraph explanation of the extenuating circumstances that impacted your success at Aims (This explanation will be uploaded into Workday).
3. Write a detailed outline of your plan for corrective action using the knowledge you gained from the Student Lingo video you watched. Example - seek the help of a tutor, set aside study time etc.
4. Gather any supporting documentation (Dr. notes, obituary, communication from instructor)
5. Once complete upload to Workday using the instructions on Workday Resources

For Maxtime SAP Appeal - in addition to the steps listed above, please meet with your advisor and request that they submit Advising Notes to our office. These notes must indicate the exact number of credits you need to complete your degree.

If you are enrolled in courses for the fall semester 2026 -

After June 15, 2026, please email the Office of Financial Aid at financial.aid@aims.edu and request that a SAP appeal be sent to you.  You will receive a reply with the instructions for starting your SAP Appeal, along with an Action item in your Workday inbox.

Needing to withdraw?  Call or email the Office of Financial Aid, we would be happy to calculate your completion rate.  Completion rates are cumulative - determined by dividing the completed number of credits by the attempted number of credits.  Completion rate percentages must be at 67% or above to remain eligible for financial aid.

Please note:

• Incomplete appeals may be sent back or denied
• If your appeal is approved, you will receive an action item via Workday to agree to the conditions of your SAP Appeal 

Students can receive counseling to help them make a plan to achieve satisfactory academic progress