FINANCIAL AID SUSPENSION APPEAL FORM
Appeals submitted without proper supporting documentation will not be reviewed.
Appeals must be submitted no later than one week after the first day of classes.
Students wishing to appeal their Financial Aid Suspension must complete the following form. Submission of an
appeal form does not guarantee financial aid reinstatement.
1. Complete this form in its entirety.
2. Attach SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION to this form
3. Meet with the Student Success Center for an Academic Plan. The Academic Plan must be attached to this
appeal.
4. Mail the completed form or submit it to the appropriate office no later than one week after the first day of
classes. This is extremely important. Consideration may not be given to appeals presented after the
deadline.
Student’s Name________________________________ Student ID# ______________________
Local Mailing Address____________________________________________________________
Permanent Mailing Address________________________________________________________
Phone #_________________ Cell Phone #_________________
New River E-mail (Required) _____________________
The following factors contributed to my being placed on Academic/Financial Aid Suspension for the upcoming
semester. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION MUST BE ATTACHED.
____ 1. Illness of student or immediate family member (child, spouse, wage earner, parent or legal guardian)
Please attach medical documentation confirming the onset and duration of the illness. The illness may be
physical or emotional. Specific information on the illness is not requested.
____ 2. Disasters-fire, flood, earthquake, earth tremors, etc. affecting student attendance
Please attach insurance claims or other third party information verifying the date of the disaster.
____ 3. Death in Immediate Family causing financial or academic hardship.
Please attach a copy of death certificate or obituary
____ 4. Curricula changes (change of major or degree)
Please attach documentation from faculty advisor indicating reasons for curricula issues
____ 5. Accidental injuries that incapacitated the student
Please attach medical and/or other documentation verifying the date and duration of the occurrence.
____ 6. Loss of employment or change in employment
Please attach a letter from the employer verifying the circumstances and dates of loss or change in
employment.
____ 7. First Time Freshman: First semester poor academic progress, second semester shows academic
improvement with a 2.00 GPA or better.
No documentation required. Academic history will be reviewed.
____ 8. Student on financial aid suspension requesting a review of satisfactory academic progress. Please attach
your college transcript with complete grades from your most recent semester.
