Tuition Adjustment Appeal

In the event that a medical or family emergency prevents a student from obtaining a tuition adjustment according to the college’s refund schedule, the Tuition Adjustment Advisory Committee (TAAC) reviews appeals for financial adjustments in a timely, fair, and reasonable manner. The goal is for the student to be able to continue their education at the College. Appeals will be accepted for the current term only.

Deadlines

Appeals must be submitted by the following deadlines:

Summer term: August 31, 2024
Fall term: December 31, 2024
Spring term: May 31, 2025

Examples of reasons for appeals not being accepted:

Appealing for non-refundable registration fees.
Change in employment.
Issues between the student and the instructor.
Disciplinary action.

Unaware of the drop schedule.
Nonattendance to registered courses.
Refund voiced by the instructor or dean of the division.
Incorrect or unnecessary enrollment in a course.

Tuition Adjustment Appeal Form

Complete this form, check the boxes below, and submit it with the appropriate documentation.

TAAC Form - PDF

Guidelines

Guidelines for a tuition refund adjustment are as follows:

Category	Medical	Family
Definition	Medical illness or injury occurring during the academic term which prevented the student from successfully completing their coursework.	Documented that the student became the primary caretaker for a family member’s illness or a death of a family member during the term of enrollment. For TAAC purposes a family member is a parent, child, spouse, sibling or grandparent.
Student Written Statement	In their own words, the student will provide a written statement explaining how the illness or injury impacted their ability to successfully complete coursework. This statement should include dates of services or procedures.	In their own words, the student will explain their relationship to the family member and how their illness or death impacted the student’s ability to successfully complete coursework.
Documentation requirements	All appeals must be accompanied by medical documentation meeting the following protocol: Letter on official medical provider letterhead Clearly states diagnosis Clearly shows the date range the diagnosis impacted the student and states that the student was unable to participate in coursework because of this Medical physician or medical provider professional signature required	A signed statement from an outside physician or medical provider on their letterhead indicating the dates of illness and need for a caregiver. In the case of a death, a copy of the death certificate or obituary.