WARNING: If you purposely give false or misleading information, you may be fined, sent to prison or both.
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OFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCIAL AID
ROBESON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Student Center Building 13
PO Box 1420
Lumberton, NC 28359
T 910.272.3352 Email: finaid@robeson.edu
F 910.272.3314 Website: https://www.robeson.edu/fa/
Satisfactory Academic
Progress Appeal Form
Student’s Name: _____________________________________________ Student ID: ____________________
Address: __________________________________________ City/State/Zip____________________________
Phone #: ______________________________________ Email: ______________________________________
SECTION I: Student Information
Do you have a current Financial Aid application (FAFSA), on file? ____ Yes ____ NO
(Please Note: a FAFSA must be on file before a decision can be made).
I am appealing my suspension due to my cumulative GPA of less than 2.00. (Complete Section II, IV,V)
I am appealing because I failed to meet the required 67% completion rate. (Complete Section II, IV, V)
I am appealing because I have exceeded/nearing the maximum number of credit hours allowed to continue
receiving financial aid. (Complete Section III, IV, V)
SECTION II: Extenuating Circumstances – Please select and complete the option that best describes the extenuating
circumstance(s) that has contributed to you not meeting the Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements.
Death of an immediate family member.
• Include the following in your personal statement as instructed in Section III: your relationship to the
deceased and date of death.
• Acceptable Documentation: Attach a copy of the death certificate, obituary, or funeral program.
Serious illness or injury to student or immediate family member.
• Include the following in your personal statement as instructed in Section III: The nature and dates of the
illness or injury.
• Acceptable Documentation: Statement from hospital or physician on letterhead, including dates of
treatment and affirmation that the situation has been completely resolved.
Significant trauma in student’s life that impaired the student’s emotional and/or physical health.
• Include the following in your personal statement as instructed in Section III: The nature and dates of the
significant trauma.
• Acceptable Documentation: Statement on letterhead from a professional counselor, clergy, or attorney,
including dates, details, and resolution of trauma.
Other unexpected circumstance beyond the student’s control.
• Include the following in your personal statement as instructed in Section III: The nature and dates of the
unexpected circumstance.
• Acceptable Documentation: Attach supporting documentation including dates, details, and resolution of
the unexpected circumstance.
