Financial Aid Appeals Committee

Purpose

The Appeals Committee reviews the written appeal letters of financial aid students who currently have not made financial aid satisfactory academic progress in the previous academic year. In the appeal letter, the student describes extenuating circumstances.

Scope

To determine the continuing eligibility of financial aid students who have not met the requirements for financial aid satisfactory academic progress.

Reports to

Dean, Discipline/Grievance

Terms of Office

The committee members remain the same from year to year. The committee may be revisited on an annual basis.

Chairpersons

Management

Patricia Bopko, Director, Financial Aid

Members

  • Patricia Bopko
  • Kristen Burleson
  • Maria Cuevas
  • Kerry McLoughlin (adjunct)
  • Michelle Wallace

Meeting Day and Time

The committee meets every other Wednesday from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. or as needed.

Comments

Notes are taken in order to formulate responses to students. The committee's responsibility is to review student appeals and determine whether eligibility can be granted.