Financial Aid Restriction appeals must be made by submitting the Financial Aid Restriction Appeal Form to Financial Aid Services by the date specified in the Financial Aid Restriction Notification letter. All appeals received will be reviewed by the Financial Aid Appeal Committee. Late appeals will not be considered.

The appeal must include an explanation of why the student failed to meet the satisfactory academic progress standards and what has changed in the student's situation that will allow the student to demonstrate satisfactory academic progress at the next evaluation. The basis on which a student may file an appeal may include the death of a relative, an injury or illness of the student, or other special circumstances. Appeals that do not contain these two required elements will be denied.

If the appeal is denied the student is responsible for either officially dropping the classes or paying for the classes. Any student whose appeal is denied and who fails to officially drop the classes before the 100% refund period is over is responsible for the cost incurred.

A student who fails to follow the terms of the Academic Plan and loses aid eligibility a second time may appeal the status of Financial Aid Restriction a second time. However, second appeals will only be accepted after the student has sucessfully completed at least six credits in one semester (without financial aid) or an exceptional mitigating circumstance has been experienced. If a second appeal is granted, the student will be required to follow the terms of the revised Academic Plan, in addition to any other terms established by the Financial Aid Appeals Committee. If a student fails to meet the terms of the Academic Plan following the second appeal, he or she loses financial aid eligibility, and the Financial Aid Restriction status cannot be appealed.