Appeals

Appeals for Tuition and Fees Refund
Appeals for Registration Cancellation for Non-payment
Appeals for Tuition Deferment
Appeals for Minimum Payment

Appeals for Tuition and Fees Refund​

After the drop/add period has expired, a refund of all or part of the tuition paid may be given under certain circumstances.  Students may apply for an Administrative Refund for the following reasons only:

• Death in the immediate family (that can be documented).
• Medical Reasons:  injury or illness that requires a prolonged absence.  A doctor's statement (on physician's letterhead) is required and must declare that the medical condition impairs the student's ability to attend or complete classes. 
• Significant Personal circumstances that can be corroborated by an independent professional such as a social worker, lawyer, or law enforcement agent. 
• Natural Disaster or other similar situation (that can be documented).
• Military duty (letter of assignment or notice of re-call is required).

If an Administrative Refund is granted, classes are dropped, no grades are awarded and the student’s transcript is not impacted.

Appeal forms are available from the Business Office.  Forms must be completed and signed by the student.  Appeals must be made within ninety days of the end of the semester for which the debt was incurred.  No appeals will be granted for debt greater than ninety days old.

A committee reviews all Administrative Refund Appeals.

*In the case of illness or injury, a family member is defined as the spouse, minor or dependant children/stepchildren/foster children (including wards and children for whom the student is legal guardian), or parent/step-parent living in the same household as the student.

**In the case of death, a family member is defined as the spouse or domestic partner, the parents and grandparents of the spouse, the parents/step-parents, grandparents, guardian, children, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, wards, or stepchildren of the student.

Appeals for Registration Cancellation for Non-payment ​
If your classes are cancelled for non-payment after the 20th day of the semester, you cannot attend classes or re-register for classes until an appeal has been granted.

If you choose to appeal the cancellation, the following must be complete before the first day of final exams for the semester (no appeals will be granted once the semester has ended): 

1. Obtain a statement from the Business Office. 
2. Complete the appeal form. 
3. Obtain instructor(s) signature(s) for each class you were previously registered for, as listed on your statement.  
4. ALL your classes that were cancelled for non-payment MUST be re-added.  If you choose not to re-add a class or an instructor will not allow you to re-add a class, you will receive a “W” grade for the class.
5. Return the completed form with ALL required signatures and a copy of your schedule to the Business Office.

If your appeal is granted, you are financially obligated for all the classes for which you were originally registered.  PAYMENT IN FULL must be made prior to your courses being re-added.

There is no obligation on the part of faculty to assist you in getting caught up in your course work as a result of the registration cancellation for non-payment.

A committee reviews all Registration Cancellation for Non-Payment Appeals.

Appeals for Tuition Deferment
If you have a documented hardship, you may be eligible for a tuition deferment.

A tuition deferral is only available during the academic year; deferrals ar enot available for summer semester.

Deferrals will only be considered if all of the following conditions are addressed and documented:

1.  Student has a financial hardship.
2.  Student has sufficient financial resources in place to cover the current balance due, as well as any tuition and fees incurred for the next semester. 
       o  Student should attach a copy of financial aid award letter, or other relevant paperwork to demonstrate sufficient financial resources. 
       o  Student must attach a list of the courses they intend to register for to determine if they have sufficient funds to pay for those courses.
3.  Student is maintain at least a 2.0 GPA during the current semester.
       o  Student must attach a copy of their current schedule and it must have their current grade and instructor's signature next to each course listed.
       o  Student must attach an unofficial transcript.
4.  Supporting documentation MUST be attached to the appeal form for the appeal to be considered.

Appeal forms are available from the Business Office.  Forms must be completed and signed by the student.

A committee reviews all Tuition Deferral Appeals

Appeals for Minimum Payment ​
If unable to pay the minimum down payment, please contact the Business Office.