Appeal Procedures
If a student becomes ineligible for financial aid due to extenuating circumstances, the student may appeal the decision. Extenuating circumstances include: personal illness/accidents, serious illness or death within the immediate family, or some circumstance beyond the reasonable control of the student. Documentation of the extenuating circumstance may include a letter from doctors, hospital or social services agency, obituary notice/death certificate or police report.
To appeal a financial aid decision, a student should:
- Complete the Financial Aid Appeal Form
- Write a letter that answers the following two questions:
- What were the circumstances that caused you to lose your financial aid?
- What actions have you taken to ensure you will not lose aid again?
The student should submit documents to the Office of Financial Aid. The appeal will be reviewed by the Financial Aid Appeal Committee, and the Financial Aid Office will provide written notification of the Appeal Committee’s decision. If an appeal is granted, the student may be placed on Financial Aid Warning. Students placed on Financial Aid Warning will be allowed one additional term to meet Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements. If it is not possible for the student to meet satisfactory progress within one term of enrollment, the student may be placed on an Academic Plan. An Academic Plan provides the student with detailed guidance during a specified period of time allowing the student opportunity to meet satisfactory progress. If a student fails to follow the specified academic plan, the plan is voided and the student's status reverts back to Financial Aid Suspension. The decision of the Financial Aid Appeal Committee is final.