Appeal Process

Students may appeal their suspension status. The appeal should include a personal statement (with appropriate documentation) detailing the circumstances that resulted in their failure to meet the required standards and a plan detailing actions the student will take to achieve and maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress. In addition, students must submit a declared degree plan, signed by a Student Success Coach or a College Enrollment Coach, clearly showing courses earned towards the program, courses still needed, and the anticipated graduation date. Appeal Packets, complete with forms and instructions, are available in the Financial Aid Office and online. Completed appeal packets must be submitted to the TSC Financial Aid Office.

If the appeal is approved, the student will be placed on Financial Aid Probation and eligibility is reinstated, subject to program requirements. Progress is reviewed at the end of the semester to make sure that the student is meeting the standards and following the degree plan. Failure to meet either of these criteria will again result in Financial Aid Suspension.

Students who are on suspension due to Completion Rate or GPA may be considered for a re-appeal after they have completed one semester, preferably two, at TSC or another school and can demonstrate their ability to succeed academically. A student does not automatically regain eligibility under this option, but would be considered for a re-appeal based on their ability to demonstrate progress.

The Financial Aid Appeals Committee will establish and publish priority deadline dates each semester for the submission of an appeal. The latest appeal will be accepted or considered for the current semester will be the last day to withdraw for that semester.