Tuition Appeals Guidelines
SUBMIT A TUITION APPEAL
Tuition Appeals are for students who are requesting a refund, credit or balance waiver of their
tuition charges due to
extenuating
circumstances that occurred during a given semester.
All grades
received and recorded on the students transcripts are not affected by this process and will
remain as part of the student’s academic record.
An appeal
must be submitted within 90 days after the semester has ended. An appeal will not be considered beyond that timeframe. The appeal should be submitted using the electronic submission below. It should include a typed student explanation of the extenuating
circumstances for the semester in question
and
be accompanied by copies of verifiable documentation
showing your inability to attend. Appeals that do not give an explanation of your inability to
attend the term in question will be denied. Appeals written “on behalf of” the student will not be
accepted.
The Tuition Appeals Committee will consider requests for adjustments to tuition
charges when a student can document extenuating circumstances such as:
Student Illness
: A note from your physician or medical provider on their letterhead indicating the
dates you were unable to attend class. The note must be dated and signed by your physician or medical
provider. The medical condition does not need to be disclosed to the committee. Excuse slips,
copies of invoices, appointment confirmations, statements of insurance payments, etc. are not
acceptable documentation.
Illness of immediate family member
: (parent, child, spouse, sibling or grandparent) A note from
your family member’s physician or medical provider on their letterhead indicating the dates of
illness. The note must be signed by the physician or medical provider. The medical condition
does not need to be disclosed to the committee. Excuse slips, copies of invoices, appointment
confirmations, statements of insurance payments, etc. are not acceptable documentation.
Death of immediate family member
: (parent, child, spouse, sibling or grandparent) Submit a
copy of the death certificate, obituary or death notice. Documents must clearly indicate the
relationship of the deceased to the student.
Change in employment:
beyond the student’s control that prevents the student from attending
the classes for which he/she is registered. A letter from your employer on company letterhead
indicating the reason and date of the change in work schedule is required.
Verifiable Error of the University
: Provide a detailed account of the problem and relevant
documents on College letterhead from the College Office involved or advisor indicating that
incorrect information was given by a College representative.
Other
: Provide a detailed account of the extenuating circumstance and submit copies of
supporting documentation.
In all cases, the situation must have interrupted your ability to adhere to the standard drop
procedures.
Please note:
If your circumstance is due to an issue with the instructor, curriculum, or class
instruction methods, please visit with your instructor, Department Chair or the appropriate
Academic Dean over your circumstance before attempting this process. Grade assignments and
other academic issues are not within the scope of these procedures.
Students should be aware that if a Tuition Appeal is submitted and they are a Financial Aid
recipient, their Financial Aid may be impacted and they may potentially owe the University
money. It is strongly suggested you meet with a Financial Aid Representative
before
you file a
Tuition Appeal.