{"id":102,"date":"2020-02-25T09:33:02","date_gmt":"2020-02-25T17:33:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/financial-aid\/?page_id=102"},"modified":"2025-02-19T09:33:07","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T17:33:07","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/financial-aid\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k7149mi8-7fbe5fe8d74bc2f99a82a11a6d516f77\">\n.avia-section.av-k7149mi8-7fbe5fe8d74bc2f99a82a11a6d516f77{\nbackground-color:#f3f3f3;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1' aria-label='SOU Financial Aid - FAQs Page - Title Section' class='avia-section av-k7149mi8-7fbe5fe8d74bc2f99a82a11a6d516f77 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_submenu  avia-builder-el-first  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main 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.av-special-heading.av-fcvmm-50a018176201af888082a6ed7519cf75 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-fcvmm-50a018176201af888082a6ed7519cf75 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_toggle_container  av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Financial Aid FAQ<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-k93d0if4-011d58bca59153f5d97033760e402963  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_heading  avia-builder-el-last  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-9xg4u-a3de4701a516e017d959ef0d3a4776ad'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-what-is-financial-aid' data-fake-id='#what-is-financial-aid' class='toggler  activeTitle av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='what-is-financial-aid' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;What is financial aid?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;What is financial aid?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;What is financial aid?&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>What is financial aid?<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='what-is-financial-aid' aria-labelledby='toggle-what-is-financial-aid' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  active_tc av-title-above' style='display:block;' ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Financial Aid is money provided to help bridge the gap between your own resources and the amount needed to pay the cost of attending college. To apply for Financial Aid at 糖心传媒 University you just need to fill out a FAFSA\/ORSAA for the school year you would like to attend. The FAFSA is the application for scholarships, grants, work-study, and loans.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-hqszq-41dd58ef2287b380094e37219b38ee74'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-what-is-aid-package' data-fake-id='#what-is-aid-package' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='what-is-aid-package' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;What is an &quot;Aid Package\/Financial Aid Offer&quot;?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;What is an &quot;Aid Package\/Financial Aid Offer&quot;?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;What is an &quot;Aid Package\/Financial Aid Offer&quot;?&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>What is an \"Aid Package\/Financial Aid Offer\"?<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='what-is-aid-package' aria-labelledby='toggle-what-is-aid-package' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>When you fill out a FAFSA\/ORSAA you are applying for all available aid programs based on your Expected Family Contribution (EFC). The EFC is determined by a formula established by Congress taking into account your family income and assets. Using the EFC, 糖心传媒 University Financial Aid will offer an &#8220;Aid Package&#8221; including all Federal Financial Aid they are eligible for. The initial package will not include Southern Online Scholarship Application (SOSA) Awards.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-b309y-30294844fe6d76f3bf496736c174975f'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-provide-parent-info' data-fake-id='#provide-parent-info' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='provide-parent-info' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;Why do I have to provide parent Information?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;Why do I have to provide parent Information?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;Why do I have to provide parent Information?&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>Why do I have to provide parent Information?<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='provide-parent-info' aria-labelledby='toggle-provide-parent-info' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Dependent students are required to provide parent information on the FAFSA. Even if your parents do not support you financially, you are still required to supply their information if you are considered a dependent by federal definition.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-btjiu-a145484a3b2b78428dee71a0ef30d008'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-cannot-report' data-fake-id='#cannot-report' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='cannot-report' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;What If I have circumstances that do not fit the Independent criteria, but I cannot report my parents\u2019 Information?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;What If I have circumstances that do not fit the Independent criteria, but I cannot report my parents\u2019 Information?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;What If I have circumstances that do not fit the Independent criteria, but I cannot report my parents\u2019 Information?&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>What If I have circumstances that do not fit the Independent criteria, but I cannot report my parents\u2019 Information?<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='cannot-report' aria-labelledby='toggle-cannot-report' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p class=\"heavy-man dig-4\">Most undergraduate students at 糖心传媒 University are considered dependent students for financial aid purposes. The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/apply-for-aid\/fafsa\/filling-out\/dependency\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FAFSA will determine your dependency status<\/a>\u00a0based on a number of questions. If you answer \u2018no\u2019 to all of the dependency questions on the FAFSA, you are considered a dependent student for financial aid purposes and must provide your parent information on the FAFSA. If there are unusual circumstances where you cannot provide your parent information on the FAFSA, such as: abuse, neglect, or abandonment, the SOU Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships may be able to perform a Unusual Circumstances Appeal to make you an independent student for financial aid purposes. This would make you eligible for financial aid without parent information or signature.<\/p>\n<h3>Requesting an Appeal Due to Unusual Circumstances<\/h3>\n<p class=\"heavy-man dig-4\">If you would like the SOU Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships to review your unusual circumstances to see if an appeal would be appropriate, please submit the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you have not done so already, complete your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/h\/apply-for-aid\/fafsa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)<\/a>\u00a0for the appropriate year.<\/li>\n<li>Request an Unusual Circumstances appeal at sou.studentforms.com for the applicable year. On the appeal form provide the following:\n<ul>\n<li>A typed personal statement that explains your unusual circumstances and why you are unable to provide your parent information on the FAFSA (at a minimum, include what the unusual circumstances are, the timeline of the relationship with your parents, and what type of contact you have with your parents now)<\/li>\n<li>Additional letters of support (preferably three) from professionals who are familiar with your situation (i.e. therapists, school counselors, members of the clergy, etc)<\/li>\n<li>Any additional documents that are relevant to your situation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-fe9s6-5e686a80c36ba846ff2a2ca4493b5c13'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-accept-financial-aid' data-fake-id='#accept-financial-aid' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='accept-financial-aid' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;How do I accept my financial aid?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;How do I accept my financial aid?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;How do I accept my financial aid?&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>How do I accept my financial aid?<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='accept-financial-aid' aria-labelledby='toggle-accept-financial-aid' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Once you are admitted to SOU you can <a href=\"\/financial-aid\/checklist\/accept-loans\/\">accept your Financial Aid Package<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-7sbwe-7d227c1f212b6aa12fb2567bbfaa0562'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-no-parent-plus-loan' data-fake-id='#no-parent-plus-loan' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='no-parent-plus-loan' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;How do I pay for college if my parents do not take out the Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;How do I pay for college if my parents do not take out the Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;How do I pay for college if my parents do not take out the Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan?&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>How do I pay for college if my parents do not take out the Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan?<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='no-parent-plus-loan' aria-labelledby='toggle-no-parent-plus-loan' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>There are <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/understand-aid\/types\/loans\/subsidized-unsubsidized#how-much\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">limits on the amount of student loans<\/a> that can be awarded based on grade level. <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/understand-aid\/types\/loans\/plus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Parent PLUS Loan<\/a> can help bridge the gap between a students financial aid and the total cost for the year. If a parent is denied the Parent PLUS Loan due to credit, the student can request an increase in their yearly loan funding (an additional $4,000 Unsubsidized Loan for Freshman and Sophomore, and an additional $5,000 Unsubsidized Loan for Junior and Senior).<\/p>\n<p>There are also <a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/financial-aid\/aid-types\/loans\/alternative-student-loans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">alternative loan options<\/a> that a student could apply for.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-b58iu-1794f34ab5bd80cb7936dde1f85a2f27'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-why-financial-aid-not-paid' data-fake-id='#why-financial-aid-not-paid' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='why-financial-aid-not-paid' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;Why hasn\u2019t my financial aid paid?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;Why hasn\u2019t my financial aid paid?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;Why hasn\u2019t my financial aid paid?&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>Why hasn\u2019t my financial aid paid?<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='why-financial-aid-not-paid' aria-labelledby='toggle-why-financial-aid-not-paid' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The most common reason your Financial Aid has yet to disburse is outstanding financial aid requirements. You can review your requirements on your <a href=\"https:\/\/inside.sou.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">inside.sou.edu<\/a> . Students should pay attention to notifications from the Financial Aid Office regarding Financial Aid requirements. Notifications get sent to the student by email and, if subscribed, by text.<\/p>\n<p class=\"heavy-man dig-4\">Common requirements missed are:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"pop-4\">\n<li><a href=\"\/financial-aid\/checklist\/accept-loans\/terms-and-conditions\/\">Accepting your\u00a0Terms and Conditions<\/a>. You can review them on our website but to accept them you do so through your InsideSOU portal. Please be sure to read carefully as you will be held to these terms.<\/li>\n<li>Missing Loan requirements. For student loans both\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/app\/counselingInstructions.action?counselingType=entrance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Entrance Counseling and a Master Promissory Note<\/a>\u00a0are required before disbursement.<\/li>\n<li>Less than full-time enrollment. Some funds require full-time enrollment. If you plan to be less than full-time it is important to notify the Financial Aid Office so any adjustments can be made prior to disbursement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-2n7jq-ac571d7b6ca426acac5b7746113c7408'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-withdraw-before-term-over' data-fake-id='#withdraw-before-term-over' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='withdraw-before-term-over' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;What happens if I withdraw before the term is over?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;What happens if I withdraw before the term is over?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;What happens if I withdraw before the term is over?&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>What happens if I withdraw before the term is over?<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='withdraw-before-term-over' aria-labelledby='toggle-withdraw-before-term-over' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>If you withdraw from school you may be expected to repay a portion of your financial aid based on the amount of financial aid you earned prior to withdrawing. Financial aid is earned for each day that a student participates in a course.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-lr6iu-a9f11508f4d6173f1e8f53bfb39b3ee4'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-no-pass-or-drop' data-fake-id='#no-pass-or-drop' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='no-pass-or-drop' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;Why happens if I do not pass all of my classes? What if I drop a class?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;Why happens if I do not pass all of my classes? What if I drop a class?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;Why happens if I do not pass all of my classes? What if I drop a class?&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>Why happens if I do not pass all of my classes? What if I drop a class?<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='no-pass-or-drop' aria-labelledby='toggle-no-pass-or-drop' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>As a recipient of financial aid, you must make <a href=\"\/financial-aid\/checklist\/eligibility\/satisfactory-academic-progress\/\">Satisfactory Academic Progress<\/a>. If you fail, withdraw from, or do not participate in your courses, it may impact your eligibility for financial aid. If you change your enrollment level before the census date, your aid will be revised accordingly.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-e3xkm-c5c420f72baade9eb9b287e1bea09e5b'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-financial-aid-office-communicate' data-fake-id='#financial-aid-office-communicate' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='financial-aid-office-communicate' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;How will the financial aid office communicate with me?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;How will the financial aid office communicate with me?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;How will the financial aid office communicate with me?&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>How will the financial aid office communicate with me?<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='financial-aid-office-communicate' aria-labelledby='toggle-financial-aid-office-communicate' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The Financial Aid Office will communicate important information to the students&#8217; SOU email and, if subscribed, by text.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-arrye-7c007784942ced543ff55a5fab92d08a'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-what-is-sap' data-fake-id='#what-is-sap' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='what-is-sap' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;What is SAP?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;What is SAP?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;What is SAP?&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>What is SAP?<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='what-is-sap' aria-labelledby='toggle-what-is-sap' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) is a federally required evaluation of a student&#8217;s progress towards completion of their degree.<\/p>\n<p class=\"heavy-man dig-4\">The following must be met to maintain SAP:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"pop-4\">\n<li>Maintain a minimum term and cumulative SOU GPA of 2.0 for undergraduates (3.0 for graduates).<\/li>\n<li>Successfully complete at least 67% of their attempted coursework.<\/li>\n<li>Complete their degree within 150% of the time frame for undergraduates. For undergraduates, you must complete it within 270 attempted credit hours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Students that do not meet the SAP requirements for two subsequent terms will be in a denied financial aid status. To regain eligibility, students\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/understand-aid\/eligibility\/regain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">need to appeal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-itnwu-185d5740c1084d006f288de5398e59e3'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-when-is-sap-evaluated' data-fake-id='#when-is-sap-evaluated' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='when-is-sap-evaluated' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;When is SAP evaluated?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;When is SAP evaluated?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;When is SAP evaluated?&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>When is SAP evaluated?<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='when-is-sap-evaluated' aria-labelledby='toggle-when-is-sap-evaluated' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Students are evaluated at the end of each term to determine whether or not they meet the SAP status. The Financial Aid Office will run SAP the day grades post for the term. Grade changes after the term has ended will not be eligible for SAP to be reran for the term.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-eiuly-483efc541db2f46200f7fcf27c1b635e'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-notified-sap-evaluated' data-fake-id='#notified-sap-evaluated' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='notified-sap-evaluated' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;How will I be notified that SAP has been evaluated for the term?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;How will I be notified that SAP has been evaluated for the term?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;How will I be notified that SAP has been evaluated for the term?&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>How will I be notified that SAP has been evaluated for the term?<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='notified-sap-evaluated' aria-labelledby='toggle-notified-sap-evaluated' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Every student whether they receive financial aid or not will receive an email informing them of when SAP has been finished evaluating as well as how to check their SAP status.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-amdie-6a6fdfe7db87b406998e56b6bf417f80'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-appeal-sap-status' data-fake-id='#appeal-sap-status' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='appeal-sap-status' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;How do I appeal my SAP status?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;How do I appeal my SAP status?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;How do I appeal my SAP status?&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>How do I appeal my SAP status?<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='appeal-sap-status' aria-labelledby='toggle-appeal-sap-status' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>You appeal through the online portal to submit forms <a href=\"http:\/\/sou.studentforms.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sou.studentforms.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-lrs4m-46e411472330818bd690bdca241b9d6d'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-appeal-reviewed' data-fake-id='#appeal-reviewed' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='appeal-reviewed' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;How does my appeal get reviewed?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;How does my appeal get reviewed?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;How does my appeal get reviewed?&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>How does my appeal get reviewed?<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='appeal-reviewed' aria-labelledby='toggle-appeal-reviewed' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>SAP appeals are reviewed by a committee made up of faculty and staff from around campus.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-eqezi-23f4ed482a962d9457e569fe3592e086'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-result-of-appeal' data-fake-id='#result-of-appeal' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='result-of-appeal' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;How will I know the result of my appeal?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;How will I know the result of my appeal?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;How will I know the result of my appeal?&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>How will I know the result of my appeal?<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='result-of-appeal' aria-labelledby='toggle-result-of-appeal' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Once the committee has reviewed your appeal, you will be notified of the decision to your SOU email as well as a text.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-yrme-c1a5544df8f320bfc1238df21e3ca827'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-financial-aid-disbursed' data-fake-id='#financial-aid-disbursed' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='financial-aid-disbursed' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;When will my financial aid be disbursed?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;When will my financial aid be disbursed?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;When will my financial aid be disbursed?&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>When will my financial aid be disbursed?<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='financial-aid-disbursed' aria-labelledby='toggle-financial-aid-disbursed' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Financial Aid is disbursed up to 7 days prior to the start of the term. Throughout the term, Financial Aid is disbursed every Wednesday. Financial Aid will always disburse to the student account balance first. Any overpayment of funds will then be sent in the form of a &#8220;refund&#8221; Thursday afternoon based on the refund preference setup with BankMobile Disbursements, a technology solution, powered by BMTX, Inc. 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