Revised 04/18/2019
Office of Student Financial Aid – Lamar State College Port Arthur
MEMBER THE TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
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EXCESSIVE HOURS OR EARNED DEGREE APPEAL
Name____________________________________________________________ Date ____________________________
Student ID #__________________ Phone (____) ______________ Expected graduation date: _________________
Program of Study at LSCPA: __________________________________________________________________________
Must be a recognized degree program at Lamar State College Port Arthur and match your current declared major
Semester the Appeal is for ______________Fall _____________ Spring ___________Summer
Our records indicate that you:
___ Have attempted ______ hours which is more that 150% of your current degree plan
___ Have an Associate’s Degree or higher.
Steps to Appeal:
You must submit this form and a typed explanation of your circumstances.
Your typed explanation should answer the following questions and explain the circumstances that led to your excessive
hours, or the reasons why you are pursuing a second degree (associates). You must be degree seeking at LSCPA and you
can only receive financial aid for hours that meet the requirements of your new major.
1. Why do you have so many hours in your college career?
2. Why should you receive additional financial aid?
3. How will the change in your degree impact your future?
Appeal must be between 50 and 200 words in length (no more). Provide any documentation that might
help your case.
NOTE: This request must be submitted to the Financial Aid Advisors to have the above Program of
Study degree plan prepared. Sufficient time must be given to the Financial Aid Office to review the
request (usually 1 week, except during peak periods please allow extra time) to be processed.
Certification and Signatures
Lamar State College Port Arthur is an equal opportunity/affirmative action educational institution and employer.
I hereby certify that all information contained in this appeal, including the personal statement and documentation, is true and
complete to the best of my knowledge.
I understand that it is my responsibility to pay all outstanding balances on my account while waiting for an
appeal decision. Regardless of the appeal decision, I am responsible for any late fees incurred. My appeal will
not be reviewed until all documentation has been received. I will receive an email notifying me once it has
been reviewed.
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Student’s Signature Date
