Appeals will only be considered in cases where the student can effectively demonstrate that their lack of performance was due to extenuating circumstances.   Students must complete an appeal form and include information such as the events that prohibited them from being successful academically as well as what steps they are taking to prevent these situations form occurring in future semesters. Appeal forms may be obtained at the Timme Center for Student Services, Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid, or click here for the on-line form. Continuing students must submit appeals of financial aid termination within 10 days of the date of the letter of denial.  All appeals will be processed in a timely fashion. 

Approved appeals may require additional documentation or additional requirements be met before financial aid disburses on the student's account.

The financial aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Coordinator will review appeals.  Appeal of the coordinator's decision may be requested, and will be heard by the Financial Aid Advisory Committee.  The committee’s decision is final.  In order to ensure a timely response from this committee, please allow a minimum of 3 days for the second appeal process.  If you have questions regarding timing or the appeal process, please send an email to finaid@ferris.edu. A student returning to Ferris after an absence of one or more semesters must submit an appeal no later than fourteen days prior to the first day of classes of any semester.