Student Action Form (SAF)
Students may officially request a waiver from a published academic policy by completing a Student Action
Form (SAF). Before a Student Action Form is submitted, students should seek advice from their academic
adviser in an effort to resolve their issue of concern and determine if an official SAF is necessary. NOTE: If a Student
Action Form involves changing enrollment status, including dropping courses, the action may affect students' eligibility
for financial aid (see "Consequences of Enrollment Change").
How to Submit a Student Action Form
Students should consult with their academic adviser before submitting a Student Action Form. The SAF
should then be submitted in person to the adviser or be sent as a Word document from the student's official
NSU email account if they cannot meet with their adviser in person. The adviser will forward the SAF
to the Office of Operations, which will send a confirmation of receipt via NSU email. The Office of Operations will
then send the SAF to the appropriate academic director for review.
The following information must be included in all Student Action Forms. Incomplete requests will not be accepted for processing. Students with questions or who need help completing the Student Action Form should contact their academic adviser or the Office of Operations, at (954) 262-8143 (800-338-4723, ext. 28143) or email saf@nsu.nova.edu.
- 1. Student Name
- 2. Student ID number
- 3. Major/Program/Site Location
- 4. Day/Evening Phone Number
- 5. Mailing Address
- 6. Email Address
- 7. Problem: An explanation of the problem, including any pertinent documentation as support.
- 8. Action Requested: An explanation of the action requested. Include the referring page in the current Student Catalog for the policy in question or any other relevant information, including specific courses or terms.
- 9. Prior Action Taken: A list of all individuals contacted about the problem, including their departments.
Consequences of Enrollment Changes
Students should refer to the appropriate Student Catalog sections for policies on drop/add periods,
drop periods with refunds, and withdrawal from classes; and contact the appropriate office (i.e.,
Financial Aid, Bursar's Office, Loan Disbursing Office) to determine the exact nature of how changes
will affect financial and academic standing.
Course Drops
Dropping a course may result in a refund for tuition paid and will not negatively affect grade
status. However, this action may drop a student below half-time (6 credits) or full-time (12
credits), which may affect eligibility for grant aid, loans, and scholarships awarded prior
to the drop. This may cause a reduction in certain types of financial aid, which may result in a higher balance due.
If any refunds have been disbursed before a change of enrollment status, the student should speak to
a financial aid officer about the financial obligations of the change. For course drop deadlines
and procedures, see the "Registration" section
in Academic Policies and Procedures. Student athletes should contact the athletic compliance officer.
Course Withdrawals
There is no financial refund if a student withdraws from a course. Total credits attempted are not
reduced by course withdrawals, nor does this action affect current term financial aid. Withdrawing
from a course limits the number of possible credits earned, which may affect future required academic
progress.
International Students
Changes in enrollment status may affect eligibility for student visas and immigration status.
