Maintaining Your Aid
warning NOTE: Spring 12025 appeal submission deadline is April 11, 2025. Late appeals will
be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Federal regulations require that the University of Northern Colorado establish a policy to monitor the academic progress of students who apply for and/or receive federal, state and institutional aid. Students must be making satisfactory academic progress toward their academic degree program in order to maintain their eligibility for financial aid.
Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress
The Standards for Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) and the associated policies may have changed for the next academic year. All students need to read this material carefully, and direct any questions to the Office of Financial Aid at 970-351-4862.
Please note: Academic Suspension appeals policy expectations differ from the Financial Aid Ineligibility Appeal Policy and have a separate application process. View instructions for academic appeal through SOAR.
Ineligible for Aid
If Ineligible for Aid, you’re no longer eligible to receive financial assistance under any state or federal financial aid programs administered by or through the University of Northern Colorado. Being Ineligible for Aid does not prohibit your enrollment at UNC, but you will be responsible for all charges incurred. Being Ineligible for Aid remains in effect unless removed by the Appeals Committee (See Financial Aid Appeals in the SAP standards document). If you are academically suspended and then are readmitted to the university, you must still appeal your financial aid suspension. If timing issues cause financial assistance to be received and you were not eligible for it, repayment of that aid is required immediately upon notification. The entire financial aid Refund/Repayment Policy may be obtained upon request from the Office of Financial Aid.
