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Financial Aid Appeals

Financial Aid Appeal Deadline

The Financial Aid Appeal Deadline: August 28 (for decisions prior to full term Fall 2024 classes)
  • Note: 5 business days before the full semester census/drop date.
Please consult academic calendar for full deadlines and dates.
Academic Calendar

 

Filing a Financial Aid Appeal

If you do not meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) and become ineligible for aid, you may submit a Financial Aid Appeal to explain your circumstances.

Common reasons for appealing include injury or illness, the death of a relative, being called to military service, or returning for a second degree, among other special circumstances. 

Important Appeal Information

It is imperative that all the directions listed on the appeal form are followed, as an incomplete appeal will automatically be denied.

1. Understand Appeal Form Differences

The appeal type you need, will depend on the SAP requirement you failed to meet.

  1. Qualitative Appeal: Use this form if your GPA is below 2.0, completion rate is under 67%, or you failed/withdrew from your last semester.
  2. Quantitative Appeal: Use this form if you’ve attempted 150% of the credits needed for your degree.
  3. Combination Appeal: Use this form if both of the above circumstances apply.
Have question? Contact our office.

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2. APPLY and DOCUMENT

After determining which appeal aligns with your Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) circumstances, select the appropriate form and ensure you:

  • Complete Online Module and Quiz: Log into your PPSC Online Portal and navigate to the ‘Understanding your Financial Aid Eligibility’ link under My Courses (D2L).
    • Complete the online module and quiz. 
  • Attach Quiz Certificate of Completion. Save the certificate to your device and upload it with your appeal application.
  • Type Appeal Statement: Provide detailed explanations of the circumstances that prevented you from meeting SAP requirements. 

  • Attach Degree Check Audit: Follow the directions on the Degree Check information page and run an audit. Save the audit as a PDF and attach it to the appeal (Quantitative and Combination appeal only)
  • Enter Remaining Credits: Indicate the total number of required credits left to complete your degree/certificate at PPSC. 
  • Attach supporting documents: Acceptable forms of documentation may include the Medical Documentation Form, medical records, death certificates, court documents, counselor statements, notarized third party statements, etc

lightbulb iconPlease note: The above is a summary. Read your appeal form carefully as it may require additional information not listed above.

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Your Appeal Statement is Crucial!


Your typed Appeal Statement is crucial, and must:

  • Detail what happened and why satisfactory progress wasn’t maintained.
  • Outline changes you’ve made and your plans to improve Satisfactory Academic Progress

3. Electronically Sign Your Appeal

After submitting your appeal, you will receive an email notification (sent to your student email) instructing you to electronically sign your appeal before it can be reviewed.

IMPORTANT: This step is essential; your appeal will not be considered if you fail to electronically sign it.

Example of Electronic Signature Email Request
This is an example of what the email requesting your electronic signature will look like. The above image is not clickable and for example purposes only.

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4. AWAIT APPEAL DECISION

You will be notified via your PPSC assigned email account regarding the outcome of your appeal.

Appeal Approved: If you appeal is granted, your applicable aid will be reinstated. 

Appeal Denied: If your appeal is denied, your aid will be cancelled.
Other conditions may apply to your approved or denied appeal.

  • Appeals are reviewed in the order they are received.
  • Submit your appeal as soon as possible to avoid delays.
  • Have a backup payment plan ready in case your appeal is denied.
  • Appeal Deadline Is 5 Working Days Before The Full Semester Census And Drop Date.
  • It typically takes 1-2 weeks for the committee to make a decision
  • You will be notified of your appeal decision via your student email account.
For more information on the academic appeal policy and committee decision outcomes, review the Financial Aid Handbook.
Financial Aid Handbook [PDF]

Medical Documentation

Financial Aid Appeal Forms

Medical Documentation

If you are submitting a Financial Aid Appeal due to medical or health reasons, please complete the Medical Documentation Form.

This form must be included with your appeal.

IMPORTANT: This is the only acceptable form of documentation for medical or health reasons. Other forms of medical documentation are not acceptable. 

MEDICAL DOCUMENTATION FORM

Official supporting documentation of extenuating circumstances :

  • Medical Documentation Form
  • Hospital records
  • Doctor or counselor letter (signed by attending doctor stating what occurred, dates, and services provided)
  • Eviction notices
  • Death or birth records
  • Divorce decrees
  • Military orders
  • Court records
  • Notarized third-party statements

Questions about acceptable supporting documents? Contact us at: financialaid@pikespeak.edu

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Financial Aid Appeal Forms

After reviewing the information on this page, online appeal forms can be accessed below. 

Financial Aid Appeal Forms 

IMPORTANT: If you are submitting a Financial Aid Appeal due to medical or health reasons, please complete the Medical Documentation Form and include it with your Financial Aid Appeal.

We recommend that you utilize the web-based financial aid appeal forms for the quickest response times.

Financial Aid Appeal Forms 

Alternatively, you may choose to submit their appeal via paper application using the appropriate appeal form below:

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  • Student Loans
  • Federal Grants (Pell Grant)
  • Work Study
  • Special Circumstances
  • Applying for Aid
  • Dependency Status
  • Aid Appeals
 
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