SAP Appeal Instructions Federal regulations require Midway University to establish Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards. Students must maintain minimum SAP standards to maintain eligibility for financial aid. Students who fail to meet SAP standards are suspended from receiving financial aid until regaining eligibility or until an appeal is approved by the Financial Aid Department.

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

APPEAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Complete the SAP Appeal Form (steps 1-3), which includes a written letter describing the circumstances thatprevented you from meeting SAP (example: illness, injury, second degree, loss of job, etc.), as well as the steps youwill take to ensure better performance in the future (using a tutor, change in medicine, counseling, etc.). If you hadmultiple issues - select the issue that was the most impactful. You must provide supporting documentation for allissues you list that impacted your performance.

2. Complete the Timetable of Remaining Coursework for Program Completion form (step 4) indicating the courseworkneeded and term in which you will complete it. Please consult the Midway University Catalog for specific degreerequirements. You can work with your academic advisor, the Registrar's Office, or the Student Development Center todetermine which courses you still need to fulfill your degree requirements. Sign and return the completed form alongwith all supporting documentation (steps 1-5) to the 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 is not grounds for the approval of an appeal.

• Be specific when explaining your circumstances. Lack of information will result in a delay or potential denial of yourappeal. Refer to the SAP Appeal procedures for details regarding acceptable types of SAP appeals and documentationyou are required to provide with your submission.

• 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 and potentially result in a denial. Theappeal form is two (2) pages (not including this cover sheet). If you have questions about completing the appealform, please contact the Financial Aid Office.

APPEAL PROCEDURE

• Submit your appeal to the Financial Aid Office. Appeals are due within two (2) weeks of the date of your ineligibilitynotification. 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 suspended from receiving financial aid may appeal that decision by completing a SAP Appeal. The appeal must contain a description of the circumstances which led to their unsatisfactory SAP status and what actions they will take to improve their performance moving forward. In addition, if the student has been suspended for Max Time Frame, they must submit a completed Timetable of Remaining Coursework for Program Completion form.

The Financial Aid Office will review all appeals and may refer cases to the SAP Appeals Committee. The student will benotified in writing via their Midway student email of the outcome within three (3) weeks of submission of a completeappeal. If the appeal is from a former student, the decision will be mailed to the address on file.

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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.

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.

The Financial Aid Office cannot guarantee a decision will be rendered prior to the start of the term. To avoid the risk ofclass cancellation, satisfactory payment arrangements should be made with the Business Office.

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Name: _________________________________________________________________ Student ID Number: ____________________

Midway University Email: ______________________________________________ Preferred Phone:___________________________

SAP APPEAL FORM Complete all sections of this 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 Instructions:1. Complete Steps 1 – 4 of this form,2. Submit this form and all required documentation to the Financial Aid Office.3. Review of Appeals may take up to three (3) weeks. You will be notified via your Midway email of the decision.

STEP 1: YOUR CURRENT ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Degree Objective: Bachelor’s 2nd Bachelor’s Associate's 2nd Associate's Master's

Major:________________ Number of Credits left to Complete Degree:____________ Expected Graduation:________________

Step 2: SAP appeals may fall into one of the following categories and supporting documentation must be included with the appeal. Select the option that best suits your circumstance:

Personal Injury or severe illnessExamples: cancer, stroke, broken bone, mental illness Documentation required:•Official documentation from medical provider confirming diagnosis and dates of injury or illness.•If recurring illness or health issue, provide a statement detailing what has changed to allow better performance in the future.•If there is a change in medication for a recurring illness, provide additional documentation explaining how this will help improveperformance.

Severe personal or family eventExamples: Divorce, death of immediate family member, incarceration Documentation required (dependent upon mitigating event):•Divorce decree or letter from an objective third party (lawyer, officer of the court, pastor, counselor, etc.).•Death certificate or copy of obituary and supporting documentation confirming family connection.•Copy of police report.•Court documentation reflecting period of incarceration and proof of family connection if person incarcerated was not thestudent

Academically RelatedExamples: Academic Fresh Start, Change of major, second degree Documentation required:•A completed Academic Timetable for Program Completion Form

Extenuating CircumstancesExamples: Military Obligations, Work Conflict Documentation required:•Official documentation from the military verifying required training or deployment timeframe.•Letter from employer on company letterhead verifying termination of employment or reduced work hours.•Other documentation supporting stated circumstance.

Step 3: EXPLANATION OF STEPS FOR FUTURE SUCCESS

Attach a signed, and dated written statement explaining the reason for your appeal with a description of the steps you have taken (or will take) to address the above circumstance(s) and ensure better academic performance in the future.

Check this box if you would like to meet with the Appeal Committee in the event your SAP appeal is denied.

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. *Electronic signatures will not be accepted.*

Name:___________________________________________