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• Death of an immediate family member that required an extended absence. An In Memoriam card/program is required.
• Medical Emergency for self, legal dependent or spouse that required an extended absence. The patient’s medical provider must provide
a letter stating that you were under their care and this prevented you from attending classes.
• Military activation or deployment that required an extended absence. A copy of orders or call to duty is required.
• Employer required changes to your existing work schedule that required an extended absence where failure to accommodate the work
schedule change would have resulted in employment being terminated. Required documentation includes a signed letter from the
employer or immediate supervisor, with details regarding the schedule change. This letter must include the reason for the change and
effective date. The letter must be on the employer’s letterhead with employer contact information provided for further information.
• Disaster (e.g., fire, flood, tornado). Required documentation includes insurance claims and/or other third party documentation verifying
the date and extent of the disaster.
• To appeal the suspension of financial aid due to failure to meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements, complete the appeal
form and submit before the first day of class for the next term that you plan to attend.
• Documentation provided will become a part of the student’s record. To expedite processing, submit appeal form at the same time as
supporting documentation.
• Sign and submit completed form and documentation to the Office of Student Financial Services. Contact information listed below.
• Allow up to TEN BUSINESS DAYS from submission of form and all documentation to process your appeal. You will be notified regarding
either a determination or next steps via your Andrews University email address.
Mail to: Andrews University Fax to: 269.471.3228
Office of Student Financial Services Phone: 269.471.3334
4150 Administration Drive Web: www.andrews.edu/sfs
Berrien Springs, MI 49104-0750 Email: sfs@andrews.edu
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