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.
Big Sandy-specific time frames:
- SAP Appeals: Decisions will be communicated within 10 business days. The Appeals Committee does not have set meetings; each member reviews the appeal online and will approve/deny the student's appeal. Students will be notified via their KCTCS email of the Committee’s decision.
- Document Processing
- In person: 1 business day
- Mailed: 1 business day + mail time
- Faxed: 1 business day
- Emailed: 1 business day
*During peak times, processing of documents provided by email may take an additional time.
(Financial Aid > based on issue)