Federal regulations require that Student Financial Services collect third-party documentation as part of an appeal.That documentation must support both what happened to impede your progress as well as the changes made to overcome those circumstances. 'Third-party documentation' can include statements from impartial persons outside of your friends and family, such as teachers, mentors, medical professionals, counselors, clergy, etc. Statements should be on letterhead, hand-signed, and dated. 

Below are examples of documentation that you can consider submitting with your Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) or Maximum Time Frame (MAX) Appeal. These are only suggestions, as the recommended documentation may vary based on the circumstances of your appeal.

Please Do Not Submit the Following:

• Temple University Academic Transcript
• Entire medical history from a doctor’s office or hospital
  • Or the medical history or medical file of someone else
• Transcripts from universities or institutions outside ofTemple
• Original copies of legal or medical documents, as any submitted appeal will not be returned to astudent
• Petitions for Excused Withdrawals that have not been approved.
• Screenshots of text messages