The Appeal Procedure

All graduate students who do not meet academic progress requirements may submit a written appeal for a reinstatement of their eligibility to receive federal and institutional aid. To appeal, a student must complete the University of Miami's Academic Progress Appeal Petition. This petition requires the student to:

• Submit in writing an explanation as to why he/she was unable to meet or maintain the academic progress requirements.
• Submit all documentation that substantiates the student's circumstances, such as a letter from a doctor or copies of medical bills if a student cites medical reasons for not meeting the requirements.

Submit the Appeal Petition and all documentation to the Standards of Academic Progress (SOAP) Appeal Committee, c/o the Office of Financial Assistance Services. All appeals should be submitted no later than 30 calendar days from notice of ineligibility. All appeals submitted completely and on time will be reviewed by the committee prior to the beginning of each semester.

All appeals submitted to the Office of Financial Assistance Services are reviewed by the Standards of Academic Progress Appeals Committee. Decisions are made based upon the information provided by the student and a review of the student's academic record. All decisions made by the committee are final.