2019 - 2020 Academic Year Financial Aid Suspension Appeal
Financial Aid Office, 1637 Lawson Street, Durham NC 27703
Phone 919-536-7209, Fax 919-536-7260, Financialaid@durhamtech.edu
Incomplete forms will be denied. Complete each section in full.
Please indicate enrollment semester for which reinstatement is requested. Check only one semester.
Fall 2019 Spring 2020 Summer 2020
(Submit after 5/23/19) (submit after 8/19/19) (submit after 1/20/20)
Name ___________________________________________________________________________________
Last First Middle
Student ID#: ___________________________________________________________________________
Connect Mail Address:___________________________________@connect.durhamtech.edu
Required: Basis for A ppeal
Choose the one situation that best applies. Submit the documentation requested within the section
along with this form.
1. Maximum Time Frame
Choose which one of the scenarios best applies. Submit the documentation requested.
(Last Semester before Graduation)
Attach a Degree Audit and sign up only for the courses listed on the degree audit. Please obtain
from Student Information and Records. Attach a typed and hand signed detailed explanation as
to why you have not completed a degree at Durham Tech prior to this term and what has now
changed that will allow you to complete your degree.
(Degree earned from Durham Tech or Another School / Change of Program)
Attach a typed and hand signed detailed explanation of why you are pursing another / a
different degree and what has changed to allow you to complete this degree.
(Other)
Attach a typed and hand signed detailed explanation as to why you have not completed a
degree at Durham Tech and what has changed that will now allow you to. Supporting
documentation of your statement is required and should be submitted. Examples include
death certificates of family members, doctor’s notes, eviction notices, court documentation,
etc.
2. GPA and/or Completion Rate
Attach a typed and hand signed detailed explanation as to why you are below the GPA and or
Completion Rate minimum for two consecutive semesters and what has now changed that will
you to have better academic success. Supporting documentation may be required and should be
submitted. Examples include death certificates of family members, doctor’s notes, eviction
notices, court documentation, etc.
Required: Plan of Study
Please list the courses in which you plan to enroll next semester to bring your academic progress to the
satisfactory level and your expected graduation date.
COURSE NAME
COURSE TITLE
HOURS OF COURSE
EX: BUS 110
Intro. to Business
2
Total number of credit hours: ___________ Expected Graduation Date:_______________
Required: Terms and Conditions
I understand that if my appeal is approved, my aid will be reinstated for only one semester, after which my academic
progress will be assessed again. I also understand that if I have not achieved satisfactory academic progress by that time,
my aid will again be suspended and I may not be eligible for additional aid. I understand that any documentation
submitted with this appeal will become a permanent part of my financial aid file at Durham Technical Community College.
I understand that if a decision regarding my appeal cannot be made during registration for, or after the start of, the next
semester, I must bear the expenses for any tuition and fees charged, as well as books and supplies purchased, prior to any
reinstatement of my aid. I understand that after making these payments, I may not receive aid based on additional
qualifications and the result of this appeal. I understand that I can expect a decision regarding my appeal within ten
business days after submission of this form. I understand that providing any false or misleading information on this form
will result in denial of my appeal. If the appeal has already been approved, the approval will be rescinded.
By signing below, I have read all terms and conditions and all information provided in this appeal is accurate to
the best of my knowledge.
Student Signature: __________________________________________ Date: ________________________
(must be signed, cannot be typed)
OFFICE USE ONLY
Approve Appeal/ Probation Approve Appeal/ Probation (Academic Plan) Deny Appeal/ Suspension
Financial Aid Staff Signature: ____________________________________ Date: ______________________
Revised 3/2020