AH! Thanks to my professor for being proactive...finally.

> Dear Megan,
>      In response to your email of December 7, 2011, today you will be
> getting a copy of an email that confirms that the issue of your financial
> aid has already been dealt with.  According to Financial Aid officer
> J, who went over the issue with her boss while I was on
> the phone, in order to be sure that there was nothing amiss, your status
> has already been cleared and you are free to sign apply for financial aid
> and sign up for classes.  I have asked J to write you directly so
> that you have someone to correspond with who can help you further.  I am
> not sure what this means, but it sounds like your SAP appeal was already
> approved.  If this turns out not to be the case (as I said, J held
> me on the phone for almost 20 minutes while she and her boss went over
> your case) I will again do whatever I can to help you.
>       I am not sure if you know where the YSU calendar is right now, but
> we are in finals week:  I am sorry that finding the right person to talk
> to took a few days.
>     I very much look forward to your return and to hear about all of your
> adventures in England.  I hope you found the reinvigoration [sic] and
> stimulation you wanted and can return to your usual stellar form!
>     Best wishes, and be safe travelling home.
>  Dr. C

YAY my life is so much better!

I'm going to do happy bouncy cartwheels now(!) and perhaps reward her by signing up for her class this semester.