Purpose and Functions
The purpose of the Financial Aid Appeal Committee is to review, maintain, and abide by standards set forth by Federal and State regulations and Institutional policy for the award and administration of student financial aid (excluding scholarships) of students who are not making Satisfactory Academic Progress in their program. The committee’s functions are to review standards annually and recommend policy and procedural changes as needed. The Financial Aid Appeal Committee reviews appeals from students whose financial aid has been denied, modified or withdrawn due to circumstances which impeded on the successful completion of their academic progress. Permanent records of committee decisions for students are maintained by the Registrar.
Membership
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- Chair, Director of Financial Aid or designee;
- One faculty member from each academic Department, elected by the faculty of that Department;
- Business Affairs representative (ex-officio);
- Registrar or designee (ex-officio);
- Counseling and Accessibility Services representative (ex-officio);
- Student Success representative (ex-officio).
