Off Campus Housing Appeals
	Medical Appeals
	Financial Appeals Due to Medical Issues
	Financial Appeals Due to Extenuating Circumstances

Ferris State University requires all single students, living away from home, to reside in University residence halls. The basis for this is that the learning process is not confined to the classroom. Educational experiences provided by living in the residence halls are important to the personal growth of the students.

Please be advised that the terms and conditions of the housing contract are for the entire academic year. Students who are not required to live on campus, yet voluntarily sign the housing contract, will not be released from their contractual obligations unless extreme and unusual circumstances can be demonstrated. You are advised to NOT sign an off-campus lease until you have received approval from Housing/Residential Life.

In order to be eligible to live off campus, a student must meet one of the following criteria:

1. Be twenty (20) years of age before the first day of classes in the semester for which they intend to live off campus.
2. Or must qualify to commute. Commuting is approved for students who verify their residence to be in the permanent home of a parent or legal guardian within fifty (50) road miles of the University. Those who are eligible to commute, but chose to sign a contract, will be expected to fulfill the terms of the contract.

If you do not meet any of the above criteria your request to live off campus will be denied. If you feel that there are extenuating circumstances and wish to submit your request please contact the Housing Office at 231-591-3745 for further instructions.

Students who move out of the residence hall without approval will be billed for room and board.

If you base your appeal on financial hardship, you will need to provide evidence of the hardship to the Housing Office. Generally, you will be asked to compose a letter to the Housing Office explaining your financial hardship. You must demonstrate that dropping out of school is your only alternative to solving your hardship and you must show that you have exhausted ALL available resources: financial aid, grants, loans, etc. You will be asked to provide tax forms and other means of documentation to demonstrate your case. Your desire to remain debt free and not obtain student loans is NOT considered a financial hardship.

The following procedure must be followed:

1. The student must obtain either a Request for Cancellation For Off Campus form (for students currently residing in campus housing or have signed a housing contract) or an Off Campus Application (for students who have not signed a housing contract). The required forms may be obtained at the Residential Life Office in Rankin Center 108 or at the Timme Center for Student Services.
2. Include a letter regarding your financial hardship, detailing your financial situation.
3. Include with the letter a copy of the previous year's income tax forms, both state and federal. (If a dependent student, parent taxes are also required).
4. The Housing Office will review appeals and provide a written decision to the student.

You may contact the Housing Office, at (231) 591-3745 or EMAIL at: housing@ferris.edu for further information or concerns regarding the appeal process.

If you base your off campus housing appeal on a medical condition, you will need to have a physician verify that your condition requires accommodations other than those that can be reasonably provided by Housing/Residential Life. Also, copies of medical documentation from your physician should be provided to support your appeal. Please contact the Housing Office at 231-591-3745 for further instructions.

You may contact the Housing Office, at (231) 591-3745 or EMAIL at: housing@ferris.edu for further information or concerns regarding the appeal process.

Students who withdraw from all classes for a given semester due to a medical condition may submit a financial appeal due to medical issues. Only one appeal per student will be accepted during academic attendace at Ferris State Unviersity.

1. Send a letter regarding your request for appeal, detailing the date of withdrawal and medical issues that precipitated your withdrawal.
2. Include a letter from your doctor regarding your condition.
3. The Manager of Business Operations will review the appeal and provide a written decision to the student.
4. Appeals must be received by the Manager of Business Operations within thirty (30) days after a class drop or ninety (90) days after a total withdrawal is processed with the Records Office.

You may contact the Manager of Business Operations at (231) 591-3982 or EMAIL: quickp@ferris.edu for further information or concerns regarding the appeal process.

Financial Appeals Due to Extenuating Circumstances

Students who withdraw from all classes for a given semester due to other issues may submit a financial appeal due to extenuating circumstances. Other issues include, but are not limited to, changes in work schedule, family emergencies, or other changes in circumstances. Only one appeal per student will be accepted during academic attendace at Ferris State Unviersity.

1. Send a letter regarding your request for appeal, detailing the date of withdrawal and issues that precipitated your withdrawal.
2. Include documentation that substantiates your circumstance.
3. The Manager of Business Operations will review the appeal and provide a written decision to the student.
4. Appeals must be received by the Manager of Business Operations within thirty (30) days after a class drop or ninety (90) days after a total withdrawal is processed with the Records Office.

You may contact the Manager of Business Operations at (231) 591-3982 or EMAIL: quickp@ferris.edu for further information or concerns regarding the appeal process.