Can I appeal my SAP status?

Federal regulations require students receiving Title IV financial aid to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), even if aid isn't awarded each term. If you're on SAP suspension, you may appeal if extenuating circumstances affected your academic performance.

Deadlines

To Submit Your SAP Appeal

  1. Log into MyPath.
  2. Click Student Service tile.
  3. Select Tasks.
  4. On your To Do List, click on SAP Appeal OnBase.
  5. In the Task Details pop-up, click the link to open OnBase.

    OnBase Link in Task Details box
     
  6. Log in with your username and password to complete the appeal.
    • Page 1: Confirm your info. Select your term and Home College.

      SAP Appeal page 1
       
    • Page 2: Review your SAP details and minimum requirements. Print for your records if needed.

      SAP Appeal page 2
       
    • Page 3: Read appeal process and requirements.

      SAP Appeal Requirements page
       
    • Pages 4-5: Answer:
      • What happened when you didn’t meet SAP?
      • How will you resolve this and succeed academically?
    • Page 6: Upload supporting documents.
      • Important: Do not upload .heic or .zip files. Convert .heic files to .pdf
      • Acknowledge the statement, verify signature, and click Submit.

        Attach Supporting Documents page
         
  7. After submission, review the confirmation and agree to terms.

    SAP Appeal Confirmation & Agreement page

After Submission

  • Your appeal will be reviewed by the SAP committee, which meets each business day, in the order received.
  • Decisions are typically provided within 10-20 calendar days after the meeting date

To View the Details of Your SAP Appeal Status

  1. Log into MyPath
  2. Select Student Self-Service tile.
  3. Use the Search Bar at the top and type SAP Status. Hit enter or click the Magnifying Glass.

    SAP status search

If Approved

  • You’ll be placed on SAP Probation.
  • BCTC doesn't require a Plan of Action (PLOA), and will be notified of any additional information required.

If Denied

  • You won’t be eligible for federal student aid.
  • You can still attend college but must pay for your courses until you meet SAP standards.
  • Appeal decisions are final and can’t be overturned.
  • If you can’t pay tuition, speak with an academic advisor before dropping or withdrawing.

Additional Information

  • Transferring from another KCTCS College? We will not be able to accept an approval SAP Appeal from another college including another KCTCS school. You must submit a new appeal.
  • Award Processing: Only approved students are sent an email with the terms and conditions of the SAP appeal approval. Students must read and respond to the BL-FA-SAP@kctcs.edu email as instructed. Once the response is received, the office will begin to update SAP panels in our system and award eligible aid.
  • Previously Approved Appeals: Students will need to meet the terms and conditions of their SAP contract. 

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