Financial Aid Appeal

Financial Aid Appeal Process

Financial Aid Appeal Video

1. Log into GetSAP with your single sign on. Watch the GetSAP Video Presentation titled "Understanding Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) and the Financial Aid SAP Appeal Process". This video and quiz takes approx 30-45 minutes. Please make sure you have enough time to complete the videos and quiz. You can save your progress and come back later, but that is not advised.

2. At the end of the presentation, you will have access to the Appeal form. Please remember appeals are approved on a per semester basis, and may be extended after an assessment of your grades at the end of the semester. You must renew your appeal paperwork each academic year (Fall/Spring/Summer).

Click on the "Start Here" button to begin the GetSAP Video and receive the appeal packet.

Start Here!

Follow the steps to successfully submit your appeal request:

Step 1:

Complete the appeal form and Provide your statement

The Appeal Form is fillable so you do not have to print.

1. Complete all questions on the Appeal Form.

2. Save your completed Appeal as a PDF.

3. Write your statement explaining your extenuating circumstances.
Step 2:
Confirm your educational Plan has been updated
- Log into your Starfish Account
- Click on the 3 horizontal lines next to "My Success Network"
- Press on "Degree Planner"
- Click on your current Education Plan and ensure it has been updated/approved within the last 30 days.
- If you need an appointment to update your ed plan with a counselor, please call (209) 588-5109.
  - DO NOT edit your approved educational plan white your appeal is being reviewed.
Step 3:

Use your student email to submit your Appeal request.

Submit to: cc_finaid@yosemite.edu

1. Submit your Financial Aid Appeal form and statement before the semester deadline. (Deadline is TWO weeks before the end of the semester you are appealing for)

2. Make sure to attach your statement. Appeals will not be reviewed without the statement.
Step 4:

Check your Student Email often for updates on the status of your appeal

1. We will send you an email when your completed appeal is received. Please allow up to five business days.

2. Check your student email for updates regarding your appeal timeline.

If you have questions regarding your need to appeal, please email the Financial Aid Office at cc_finaid@yosemite.edu

Appeal Dates and Deadlines:

Fall 2026

Opens- July 1st, 2026

Closes- November 25th, 2026
Spring 2027

Opens- December 1st, 2026

Closes- April 16th, 2027
Summer 2027

Opens- April 19th, 2027

Closes- July 29th, 2027