Financial Aid Appeal Process

Students who are suspended for not making satisfactory academic progress standards may appeal for reinstatement of financial aid eligibility for one semester if they have extenuating circumstances which are generally beyond their control such as a death in the family, serious illness or injury. The procedure for appeal is:

1. Print out and complete the Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Request Form from the financial aid website.
2. The student will indicate in writing to the Director of Financial Aid the reasons why he/she did not make satisfactory academic progress and why financial aid should not be suspended. Also, it should be addressed as to what has changed that will allow the student to make satisfactory academic progress at the next evaluation.
3. Documentation to support the appeal is required and must be attached to the letter of appeal. Appeals submitted without documentation will not be reviewed.
4. The student must have completed an academic success plan when placed on financial aid warning. A copy of this academic success plan and required documentation associated with the plan must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office prior to the appeal.
5. The appeal forms and documentation will be reviewed to determine whether or not the student’s financial aid eligibility will be reinstated. The student will be mailed a letter to be advised of the decision. Submission of an appeal does not guarantee reinstatement of eligibility for financial aid. Each appeal is reviewed on a case by case basis. Paying out of pocket for classes or sitting out a semester is not grounds for reinstatement of aid. Students must bring their academic progress back into compliance or have an appeal approved to have aid reinstated.