• Complete the SAP appeal application. This appeal application is available on the KSU website.
• Attach a typed and signed letter. The appeal letter must explain the following:

o a description of the unforeseen circumstance which may have prevented the student from meeting the SAP standards,

o how the situation has been resolved, how the student will prevent reoccurrence, and how the student has improved academically.

• Attach supporting documentation.

o 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 your appeal is reviewed.

• Submit the Degree Audit completed and signed by an Academic Advisor (Advising Center, or Department faculty advisor)
• Submit the appeal application, letter, degree audit, 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.

Monitoring the Status of Your Appeal

Your appeal will be reviewed by the SAP committee. All decisions are final. A second review can only be requested if you 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.

You will receive written notification of the decision made on your appeal. The status of your appeal can be monitored on your WIRED account.

Below is a listing of the potential appeal statuses:

• In-Progress: Your appeal has been received, but not reviewed.
• Deferred: Your appeal has been reviewed, but the committee has deferred your appeal for additional information. You will receive a letter in the mail detailing the additional information or documentation needed.
• Approved: Your appeal has been approved, and you are on SAP probation. While on SAP probation, you may only receive financial aid for ONE payment semester. At the end of your probation semester, you must have corrected your SAP issue(s) and be meeting the SAP standards, or if placed on an academic plan, you must be meeting the requirements specified in your plan. You will be placed on an academic plan if it has been determined you will not be able to correct your SAP issue(s) in one semester. You will receive written notification outlining your SAP plan. A SAP plan will ensure you will be able to meet SAP standards by a specific point in time.