2020-2021 Academic Year Financial Aid Suspension Appeal
Maximum Time Frame
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 the enrollment term for which reinstatement is requested. Check only one term.
Fall 2020 (Submit after 6/3/2020) Spring 2021 (submit after 10/26/2020)
Summer 2021 (submit after 3/22/2021)
Name (Last, First, Middle Initial) ________________________________________________________________
Student ID# _____________________ ConnectMail Email________________________ @connect.durhamtech.edu
1.
Required
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Choose the one
situation that is applicable. Follow each step within the section.
Completion of
a
course is defined as a receiving a passing grade.
A. Transferred in a degree from another school or earned a degree at Durham Tech or you have more
than half of the required hours to complete your degree in transfer credits.
1. Attached a typed and hand signed detailed explanation as to why you are pursing a new degree at
Durham Tech and why you feel you will be academically successful.
2. Read and Initial below.
_____ I understand that if I’m approved, I must complete 75% of my classes and have a 2.0 GPA each
term. I also may not change my program of study before completion of a degree at Durham Tech unless
mandated by my academic advisor. I must complete my program in or before the term listed in section
2. If I fail to meet any of these standards, I understand I may not be eligible for any more Financial Aid.
B. Change of Programs at Durham Tech
1. Attached a typed and hand signed detailed explanation as to why you have changed programs and why
you think you will be academically successful moving forward.
2. Read and Initial below.
_____ I understand that if I’m approved, I must complete 100% of my classes and have a 2.0 GPA each
term. I also may not change my program of study before completion of a degree at Durham Tech unless
mandated by my academic advisor. I must complete my program in or before the term listed in section
2. If I fail to meet any of these standards, I understand I may not be eligible for any more Financial Aid.
C. Other or you have half or less than half of the required hours to complete your degree in transfer
credits.
1. Attached a typed and hand signed detailed explanation as to why you have reached your maximum time
frame and not completed a degree. You must address why you have F grades, F2 grades or W grades or
why you attempted a large number of remedial courses. You must also explain what has changed that
will allow you to be successful.
2. Documentation supporting your statement is strongly encouraged. Examples of this could be medical
records, death certificates, legal documents, etc. Appeals submitted without documentation may be
denied.
3. Read and Initial Below.
_____ I understand that if I’m approved, I must complete 100% of my classes and have a 2.0 GPA each
term. I also may not change my program of study before completion of a degree at Durham Tech unless
mandated by my academic advisor. I must complete my program in or before the term listed in section 2.
If I fail to meet any of these standards, I understand I may not be eligible for any more Financial Aid.
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2. Required Academic Timeline Review
Check next to A or B, whichever is true. Follow the instructions within that section. If this term is not your final
term, you will choose A. If you are set to graduate this term, choose B.
A. _______ The term I am appealing for is NOT my last term at Durham Tech to complete my degree.
Required: Academic Advisor Session
Please meet with your assigned academic advisor. If you do not have one or yours is not available, you can
meet with anyone in the Academic Advising Center.
For the advisor to complete:
Advisor Name __________________________
The student referenced in this appeal is set to graduate at the end of __________________ term.
Academic Advisor Signature _______________________________ Date __________________
B. ____________The term I am appealing for is my last term at Durham Tech and I will be graduating.
Required: Graduation Degree Audit
Please submit a copy of your Degree Audit Letter showing your remaining course(s) needed for Graduation.
If this is not available due to Covid-19, please inform your Financial Aid Advisor when submitting the appeal.
3. Required: Terms and Conditions
I understand that if my appeal is approved, my aid will be reinstated for only one term, after which my
academic progress will be assessed again. I also understand that if I have not achieved satisfactory academic
progress by that time or not met all the terms of my appeal, 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 term, 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
(must be signed, not typed) __________________________________________
Date ______________________
OFFICE USE ONLY
Director / Assistant Director Decision
Approve Appeal Academic Plan Deny Appeal/ Suspension
Director / Assistant Director Signature: ____________________________________ Date: ______________________
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