Appeal Process

Students may appeal aid termination status in writing by completing the appeal form included with the policy and submitting it to the Financial Aid Office within 30 days of notification, outlining any circumstance contributing to his/her failure to maintain satisfactory academic progress.

1. Any financial aid recipient whose assistance is withdrawn for failure to meet the standards of "Satisfactory Academic Progress" has the right to appeal for reinstatement of his/her financial aid. Such appeals must be made within 30 days after the date of the letter of notification and must include appropriate requested documentation. The appeal must be in written form and addressed to the Financial Aid Director for consideration by the Financial Aid Advisory Committee. The Financial Aid Advisory Committee reserves the right to initiate action on a student's status if they are aware of mitigating circumstances.
2. Mitigating circumstances which would be considered upon appeal as adequate reasons of reinstatement to probationary status would be:
   • Medical difficulty. Documentation may be requested.
   • Family difficulty. Documentation may be requested.
   • Emotional difficulty. Documentation may be requested.
   • Learning disability. Documentation may be requested.
   • Change in/or addition to a degree program requiring more than the maximum credits attempted or credits earned, documented by a statement from the Registrar.
   • Other special, significant or unusual circumstances as approved by the Financial Aid Advisory Committee.