Appeal Procedures
If a student becomes ineligible for financial aid due to extenuating circumstances, the student may appeal the decision within the first week after the end of the term. 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 shall 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 Financial Aid Office. 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 will be placed on Financial Aid Warning. After one term on Financial Aid Warning, the student must have completed the required number of units and/or raised the GPA to the minimum standards to make SAP. The decision of the Financial Aid Appeal Committee is final.