Instructions for Submitting an Appeal
Student completes the SAP appeal application. This appeal application is available on the KYSU website.
Attach a typed and signed letter. The appeal letter must explain the following:
a description of the unforeseen circumstance which may have prevented the student from meeting the SAP standards,
how the situation has been resolved, how the student will prevent reoccurrence, and how the student has improved academically.
Attach supporting documentation.
Documentation of circumstances described in your letter must be included with the written appeal. Note: the inability to attend classes due to lack of funds is not an extenuating circumstance.
Additional documentation may be requested after an appeal is reviewed.
Documentation is limited to 10 pages
Submit the appeal application, letter, and documentation to the Student Financial Aid Office. Please retain a copy of all documents submitted for your records. No documents will be returned to the student.
| Fall Semester 2024 | May 17, 2024-August 14, 2024 |
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| Spring Semester 2025 | November 1, 2024-January 8, 2025 |
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| Summer 2025 | April 7, 2025-May 9, 2025 |
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SAP Deadline Dates
Once an appeal is received, it will be reviewed by a FA Counselor to determine all documentation is being submitted.
Complete SAP Appeals are then loaded into the FAO Shared Drive>SAP>Term folder (Ex. Spring 2024) and a notification will be sent to the SAP Appeal Committee members to review the appeal/documentation and then submit their decision via Microsoft form.
Once a decision has been made, notification will be sent to the student.
If deferred, student will receive an email with description of documentation needed.
If denied, student will receive a denial email.
If approved, student with receive SAP contract/terms and conditions to complete and return to the office.
Once an approval/contract is submitted to the office, it will be uploaded to the Shared drive in the SAP>Contracts>Term>Alphabetic Breakdown folder and a notification will be sent to the counselor for that specific alphabet to package student with FA awards.
FAO will review midterm grades/enrollment for all students currently on SAP contract/PLOA. All students who break SAP Contract via withdrawals or are subject to XMTF will receive an early alert SAP suspension email to inform them of their upcoming SAP status and the early appeal period.
Appeals will be reviewed by the SAP committee in the order that they are received. All decisions are final. A second review can only be requested if the student can provide new information and documentation that may have been omitted from the initial appeal. If a decision has not been made by the time your bill is due, it is your responsibility to pay your balance in full or discuss your payment options with the Bursar's Office.