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Appeal For Extenuating Circumstances

A student who has been suspended from financial aid may make a Written Appeal, if he/she has extenuating or mitigating circumstances that contributed to his/her inability to meet the requirements. Students may appeal for one of the following reasons:

  • The death of a relative.
  • Severe injury or illness of the student.
  • Other extenuating circumstances which may include but are not limited to:
    • Severe illness of a relative for whom the student has custodial responsibility.
    • Emergency situations such as fire or flood.
    • Military reassignment, required job shift change, or job transfer that prevented the student from completing a semester.
    • Separation or divorce.

Such an appeal must be accompanied by supporting documents and be submitted to the Director of Financial Aid who will share the appeal with the Appeal Committee.

Reinstatement
A student who has been Suspended from financial aid for academic reasons and has not had an appeal approved, may be eligible for reinstatement if he/she enrolls and completes 12 credits in courses at his/her own expense, and meets the criteria listed for  Satisfactory Academic Progress.