Alvin Community College
Financial Aid Appeal Instructions
Appeal deadlines are posted on The POD. Students who do not meet the appeal deadline must use personal funds to
pay for tuition and fees by the payment deadline for the semester. We recommend that students consider setting up a
payment plan with the ACC Business Office.
ACC Appeal Process:
1. Complete the Financial Aid Appeal Form, and type your answers to the Required Appeal Questions.
2. Meet with an Academic Advisor (academic students) or Department Chairperson (technical students) to complete
the Mandatory Advising for Financial Aid Appeal Form.
3. Submit a complete appeal to the ACC Financial Aid Office. (see below)
4. The ACC Appeal Committee will review your appeal and supporting documentation. Login to The POD for Financial
Aid Appeal deadlines.
5. Appeal decisions are emailed to students within two weeks of the latest published Appeal Deadline.
6. Approved students must meet with Financial Aid staff to complete an Academic Plan. The Academic Plan must be
adhered to by the student in order to maintain financial aid eligibility. Failure to adhere to the Academic Plan will
result in the student forfeiting his/her financial aid eligibility. Financial aid cannot be disbursed until a complete
and signed Academic Plan is on file with the ACC Financial Aid Office.
Only COMPLETE appeals will be considered. A COMPLETE appeal includes all of the following:
A complete, signed, and dated ACC Appeal Form (attached).
Typed responses to the Required Appeal Questions (see the ACC Appeal Form).
Documentation to support your answers to the Required Appeal Questions.
Mandatory Advising for Financial Aid Appeal Form.
Official transcripts from all previous schools must be received by the Admissions Office. Foreign transcripts are
required to be evaluated by an approved service (see ACC catalog).
A print out of your ACC transcript from The POD (official transcript is NOT required).
A print out of your Program Evaluation from The POD.
All required documents and information for FAFSA (if not previously submitted).
Submit your complete appeal to the ACC Financial Aid Office:
Mail: Fax: Email:
Alvin Community College Attn: Appeals Committee Subject: Appeal Form for the ____semester
Financial Aid-Appeal (281) 756-3840 FA@alvincollege.edu
3110 Mustang Road
Alvin, TX 77511
Updated 2/20/20 Subject to change without notice
Alvin Community College
Student Appeal Form
Last Name________________________________First Name________________________ ACC ID___________________
ACC Program__________________________________________________
Which semester are you appealing to receive aid (semester/year)? ____________________________________________
I have read the standards of Federal Satisfactory Progress and I understand that I am no longer eligible for financial aid
because (please check all that apply):
_____ My ACC cumulative grade point average is less than 2.0.
_____ I did not complete 67% of the hours I have attempted.
_____ I have attempted more than 150% of the semester hours required by degree or certificate, and I have
previously completed a degree or certificate (ACC or any other school).
_____ I have attempted more than 150% of the semester hours required by degree or certificate, and I have
not previously completed a degree or certificate (ACC or any other school).
Federal Financial Aid Regulations only allow students to appeal who have experienced one of the following documentable
circumstances. APPEALS SUBMITTED WITHOUT SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Injury or illness to the student.
Injury, illness, or death of a relative.
Other, ONE-TIME, special circumstances
Required Appeal Questions (DOCUMENTATION OF YOUR ANSWERS IS REQUIRED)
1. Describe the circumstances which kept you from making Satisfactory Academic Progress.
2. How the circumstances you described have changed?
3. Describe how the changes you have made will allow you to demonstrate Satisfactory Academic Progress in the
future.
My appeal will be reviewed by the ACC Appeal Committee, and I will be notified via email of the decision.
The decision of ACC Appeal Committee is FINAL.
_________________________________ __________________
Student Signature Date
Updated 2/20/20
Mandatory Advising for Financial Aid Appeal
Last Name________________________________First Name________________________ ACC ID___________________
ACC Program__________________________________________________ Catalog Year __________________________
The purpose of mandatory advising is to ensure that the student understands the requirements of the ACC
program for which they are appealing. This is your opportunity to ask questions regarding your ACC program
requirements, address concerns, and get advice on how to be successful in your program.
Schedule an appointment to meet with the Division/Dept. Chairperson of your program (technical/vocational
programs only) or your assigned Academic Advisor (academic programs only) to complete mandatory advising.
Please print your program evaluation and transcript from The POD for your appointment.
The following information will be provided during advising. Please initial next to each item.
_____ Ensure the correct degree/certificate program is the only active program on file.
_____ Number of classes/hours required for graduation.
_____ Number of semesters/academic years required until graduation.
_____ Current cumulative GPA, and projected GPA requirements and grade expectations.
_____ Any course substitutions or testing required to complete the program.
_____ Classes that are only offered during certain semesters or on a limited schedule.
_____ Special equipment or software required.
_____ Time management and barriers to completion of program.
_____ Other:_________________________________________________________________________________
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Student Signature Date
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Academic Advisor, Division/Dept. Chairperson Signature Date
Submit this form with your Financial Aid Appeal.
Updated 2/20/20