KCTCS System-wide time frames:
- FAFSA: KCTCS begins loading FAFSAs and the awarding process for a new aid year typically in April. Aid offers for an upcoming aid year won't be made available until after that date. Students enrolled in spring only courses - FAFSA information will be loaded starting November 1. If you have made corrections to your FAFSA, we typically receive the updated FAFSA within 3-5 business days.
- Verification: Verification documents should be submitted all at once to prevent delays in processing. Colleges will not begin processing the aid until all documents are marked as 'Completed'. Once completed, students should allow 5-7 business days; 10-15 business days during peak to be awarded.
- Disbursement: Funds are typically received by your college 4-6 weeks after the semester has begun (or your classes have begun, if you have late-starting classes) to begin the disbursement process. Once received, funds are applied directly to your account balance within 2 days.
Ashland-specific time frames:
- SAP Appeals: Once submitted, please allow up to 3-5 business days for a decision on your SAP Appeal. Decisions will be communicated through the student's KCTCS email within 2 business days after the committee meeting. SAP Appeals are reviewed weekly by the SAP committee. For more information, visit the Satisfactory Academic Progress page.
- Document Processing
- In person: 3-5 business days
- Mailed: 3-5 business days
- Faxed: 3-5 business days
- Emailed: 3-5 business days
*During peak times, processing of documents provided by email may take an additional time.
(Financial Aid > Financial Aid General)