Financial Appeals

Financial Appeals Due to Medical Issues

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 attendance at Ferris State University. This appeal is not available for students owing a balance due to a reversal of Financial Aid, those that received a Financial Aid refund, and/or for withdrawals processed during the last week of class or exam week. The decision made by Student Financial Services is final and cannot be appealed with another office.

1. Send an email regarding your request for appeal to [email protected], or mail a letter to Student Financial Services (1201 S. State St. CSS 101P, Big Rapids, MI 49307), detailing the date of withdrawal and medical issues that precipitated your withdrawal.
2. Include a letter from your doctor regarding your condition.
3. Student Financial Services will review the appeal and provide a written decision to the student.
4. Appeals must be received by Student Financial Services 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 Student Financial Services Coordinator at (231) 591-3945 or [email protected] 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 extenuating circumstances other than medical may submit a financial appeal. Examples of extenuating circumstance are: family emergencies, changes in the students schedule at home, at work or other unforeseen circumstances. Failing to withdraw properly or in a timely manner from the university is not considered a special circumstance. Only one appeal per student will be accepted during academic attendance at Ferris State University. This appeal is not available for students owing a balance due to a reversal of Financial Aid, those that received a Financial Aid refund, and/or for withdrawals processed during the last week of class or exam week. The decision made by Student Financial Services is final and cannot be appealed with another office.

1. Send an email regarding your request for appeal to [email protected], or mail a letter to Student Financial Services (1201 S. State St. CSS 101P, Big Rapids, MI 49307), detailing the date of withdrawal and issues that precipitated your withdrawal.
2. Include documentation that substantiates your circumstance.
3. Student Financial Services will review the appeal and provide a written decision to the student.
4. Appeals must be received by Student Financial Services 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 Student Financial Services Coordinator at (231) 591-3945 or [email protected] for further information or concerns regarding the appeal process.

Appeal for Change of Grade/Status Due to Total Withdrawal or Cancellation

If you have received grades, such as "W" (withdrawal) and "WF" (withdrawn failing), on your academic record and you feel that they are a result of an incorrect status determination, you have the option to appeal through the Records Office. To appeal the grade/status you should complete the following document and submit it to the Records Office, Attn: Registrar, 1201 S. State St. CSS 201, Big Rapids, MI 49307. Include any documentation that supports this appeal.

Appeal for Change of Grade/Status Due to Total Withdrawal or Cancellation Form