<p>Somewhere else? I did not complete a high enough of percentage of courses this year (too many W's), so while I'm in fine standing with the university itself, I'm not allowed financial aid next year.</p>
<p>Will this effect me at other institutions if I were to transfer? Am I essentially banished federally by FAFSA or is this just a school-specific thing?</p>
<p>Thank you so much.</p>
<p>Sounds like you didn’t meet SAP. The rule is, “To be eligible to receive federal student financial aid, you must meet and maintain your school’s standards of satisfactory academic progress toward a degree or certificate offered by that institution.” So, every school is required to have SAP standards, but they vary by school. I would pose this question to the FA office of your intended school(s).</p>
<p>Are you required to pay back some/all of your aid for this year because you withdrew from classes? Are the W’s related to your current school or something else going on in your life?</p>
<p>Thank you for your great reply. Yes, I didn’t meet SAP- I completed less than 80 percent of the courses for the cum. year, thus the academic progress violation. I didn’t completely withdraw either semester, so no, I don’t believe I’ll have to pay anything back. Just got too many W’s via personal issues going on.</p>
<p>Thanks again. I guess it’s just a waiting game until monday to call the fin aid office at the new school and find out.</p>
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Talk to your current financial aid office as well. You may very well have to pay back part of your aid.</p>
<p>It is possible you will find yourself in the same boat in the new school depending on their SAP rules (which each school sets). If so you need to ask if there is an appeal process. Sometimes you can appeal and explain your situation and what you plan to do differently. If they grant your appeal you will probably be on probationary aid for the next semester and would have to be very careful to meet the requirements. This happened to son (who had never even applied for financial aid before the semester where he was denied) and he appealed and was given aid but put on probation for the semester. You need to talk to them about the process.</p>
<p>I would think they would have told you by now if you had to repeat any aid. The rules vary by school. It seems that at many schools if you withdraw from some classes after a certain period and do not drop every class you do not have to repay aid. Again something to talk to the FA department about. </p>
<p>I would suggest going in and having a sit down and talk with a FA officer (actual officer , not a student helper). They are generally helpful and will tell you your options. Good luck.</p>