SAP Appeal Instructions – MAXIMUM TIME FRAME Federal regulations require Midway University to establish Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards. Students must meet satisfactory SAP standards to receive financial aid. Students who fail to meet SAP standards are suspended from receiving financial aid until standards are met or until a successful appeal is granted.

Note: Taking pre-requisite courses for admission into your program is not considered an extraordinary circumstance.

APPEAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Complete the SAP Maximum Time Frame Appeal Form (steps 1-3), which includes a description of the extenuatingcircumstances that caused you to exceed the maximum time frame for your program (examples: illness, injury, seconddegree, loss of job, need for retraining, etc.), as well as the steps you have taken to address the circumstances (using atutor, medical assistance, counseling, etc.).

2. Complete Timetable of Remaining Coursework for Program Completion (step 4) indicating the coursework needed &term in which you will complete it. Please consult the Midway University Catalog for specific degree requirements.You can work with your academic advisor, the Registrar's Office, or the Student Development Center to determinewhich courses you still need to fulfill your degree requirements. Sign and return the completed form (steps 1-5) tothe Financial Aid Office.

APPEAL GUIDELINES • Before completing and submitting this appeal, review the SAP Policy at www.midway.edu/admissions-aid/cost-aid/

my-aid-awards/satisfactory-academic-progress/ to ensure you understand the necessary requirements. Lack of knowledge of the SAP Policy will not be grounds for the approval of an appeal.

• Be specific when explaining your circumstances. Lack of information will result in a delay of an appeal review, or mayresult in a denial of your appeal. If there were problems in your physical or mental health that played a role in yourcircumstances, please attach supporting documentation from a doctor, counselor, or hospital (if no documentation isavailable, be sure to explain in the appeal).

• Do not discuss your need for financial aid in your appeal, as this is not a valid reason for approval of an appeal.

• Complete all items on the appeal form. Incomplete appeals will delay decisions; the appeal form is three (3) pages(not including this cover sheet). If you have questions about completing the appeal form, please contact theFinancial Aid Office.

APPEAL PROCEDURE • Submit your appeal to the Financial Aid Office. Appeals are due within two (2) weeks of the date of your ineligibility

notification. Late submissions may jeopardize your financial aid.

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Please note that filing a SAP Appeal does not guarantee continued eligibility for Financial Aid.

Students who have been disqualified from receiving financial aid due to exceeding the 150% maximum time frame may appeal that decision by completing this SAP Maximum Time Frame Appeal. Your appeal must contain a description of the extenuating circumstances which led to the need for you to exceed the 150% limit without completing your program, as well as a Timetable of Remaining Coursework for Program Completion. Incomplete appeals will delay the decision.

The Financial Aid Office will review all appeals and may refer cases to the SAP Appeals Committee. The student willbe notified in writing of the outcome within three (3) weeks of submission of a complete appeal.

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This appeal is for financial aid purposes only.

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If you remain enrolled in your courses once the semester begins, you will be responsible for payment of your feesregardless of the appeal decision.

In some instances, appeal decisions may not be finalized prior to the start of classes; you should plan on makingpayment arrangements with the Business Office to avoid the risk of class cancellation.

• If your appeal is approved, any extension of financial aid eligibility will be limited to only those courses that arerequired to complete your academic program.

Name: _________________________________________________________________ Student ID Number: ____________________

Midway University Email: ______________________________________________ Preferred Phone:___________________________

SAP APPEAL FORM – MAXIMUM TIME FRAME Complete all sections of this appeal form to appeal your financial aid ineligibility. Failure to complete all sections or to submit all documentation will result in a delay in the decision of your appeal. Before completing and submitting this appeal, review the SAP Policy to ensure you understand the necessary requirements. Lack of knowledge of the SAP Policy will not be grounds for the approval of an appeal.

Appeal Steps:1. Complete Steps 1 – 4 of this form,2. Submit this form and any other documentation Financial Aid Office.3. Review of Appeals may take up to three (3) weeks. You will be notified via email of the decision of the Appeals Committee.

STEP 1: YOUR CURRENT ACADEMIC INFORMATION Degree Objective: Bachelor’s 2nd Bachelor’s Associate's 2nd Associate's Master's

Major:________________________________________________________________________________________

Number of Credits Remaining to Complete Degree:____________ Expected Graduation : _________________

Step 2: REASON FOR NOT MEETING SAP STANDARDS Indicate the extenuating circumstances that have caused you to exceed the Maximum Timeframe for your program (examples include: illness, injury, second degree, etc.). Attach additional pages if needed.

Step 3: EXPLANATION OF STEPS FOR FUTURE SUCCESS Describe the steps you have taken to address the above circumstance(s) – and ensure that you will be able to follow the attached timetable of remaining coursework for program completion. Attach additional pages if needed.

(Note: Students appealing due to GPA or completion rate should not use this form and must appeal using the SAP APPEAL FORM–GPA and/or Completion Rate.)

Student ID Number:_________________________________

STEP 4: TIMETABLE OF REMAINING COURSEWORK FOR PROGRAM COMPLETION Please indicate all remaining required courses in your academic program. Any extension of financial aid eligibility will be limited to only those courses that are required to complete your academic plan/degree. If your appeal is approved, you will be expected to adhere to your Timetable for Program Completion below.

Term (Fall, Spring, Summer)

Year Name of Course Number of Credits

Required for Program/Degree

Total Number of Credits Remaining for Academic Program Completion: __________

STEP 5: STUDENT STATEMENT AND SIGNATURE I have read and understand the Midway University SAP Policy found here. I understand that I am requesting an appeal for continued financial aid eligibility and that if my appeal is incomplete it will not be considered. The timetable outlined above is for the required coursework for completion of my current program. I understand that any deviation from the above may result in my being disqualified from receiving any further financial aid.

Student Signature_________________________________________________________ Date_____________________________

Return This Form and Supporting Documentation: By Mail: Financial Aid Office Midway University512 East Stephens Street Midway, KY 40347

By FAX: (859) 846-5751 By email:FAID@midway.edu

In Person: Financial Aid Office Pinkerton Hall Midway Campus

I understand I am responsible for payment of charges I owe Midway regardless of this appeal outcome. I understand that if my appeal is approved my aid may be delayed because my failure to meet SAP standards may have delayed the award process.

All information I have provided in this appeal is true and complete, and by signing this document I authorize the Midway University Financial Aid Office to verify any of the information submitted.

Name:___________________________________________