MAXIMUM CREDIT APPEAL FORM
STUDENT INSTRUCTIONS:
This appeal is required for students who have exceeded the 150% time frame allowed by federal regulations to complete
degree requirements. The appeal has three parts: Section I and III are to be completed by the student; Section II is to be
completed by the student’s academic advisor/counselor. The appeal must be signed by the student once completed
signifying acceptance of the plan as outlined. Note: A completed Financial Aid Progress Report
form must be included
with all appeals turned in after the established appeal deadline.
SECTION I: Completed by the STUDENT
Name: ______________________________________________________ FRC ID #: _______________________
Address: _____________________________________ City: _______________ State: _______ Zip: _____________
Telephone #: _________________________ Email: _____________________________________________
1. Are you requesting federal financial aid to complete a first degree/certificate at FRC? No Yes
If yes, what is the degree/certificate you are now seeking? ___________________________________________
2. In the box below, please provide a detailed explanation of the reason(s) that have caused you to exceed the 150%
maximum time frame allowed at FRC? An example might be that you completed (x) number of dual enrollment
courses while in high school.
3. Are you requesting federal financial aid to complete an additional degree/certificate at FRC? No Yes
If yes, what is the degree/certificate you are now seeking? __________________________________________
4. In the box below, please provide a detailed explanation why you are seeking an additional degree/certificate?
5. What is your anticipated date of graduation? ________________
Clear Form
MAXIMUM CREDIT APPEAL FORM
Feather River College Financial Aid Office 570 Golden Eagle Avenue, Quincy CA 95971
Phone (530) 283-0202 ext 603 Fax (530) 283-4659 Email: financialaid@frc.edu
www.frc.edu/financialaid
Page 2 of 2 MTFAPL
Academic Advisor/Counselor’s Printed Name
Academic Advisor/Counselor’s Signature
Date
Year
Year
Year
SECTION II: Completed by an Academic Advisor/Counselor with student
Coursework needed to complete degree requirements.
I have met with the student and reviewed their degree requirements. The student has ______ credit hours toward the degree
stated in Section I, #1 or #3 and needs _______ additional credit hours. The courses are listed as follows by the semester
they are to be taken. (If more than one year is required to complete requirements, a new appeal will be required each
academic year.) Any changes to the courses listed below MUST be approved by an advisor/counselor. The Financial Aid
Office must be notified, in writing, of any changes that are made.
Fall Semester: ________
Spring Semester: ________
Summer Semester: ________
Subject Course
Cr.
Hrs.
Subject Course
Cr.
Hrs.
Subject Course
Cr.
Hrs.
6. Meet with your academic advisor/counselor to update your Student Education Plan (SEP). Attach a
copy of your updated SEP. The advisor/counselor must sign below.
_____________________________________ _________________________________ _______________
This form must be turned in to the Financial Aid Office by the academic advisor/counselor, not the student.
SECTION III: Students Certification
Your signature below acknowledges that you have read and understand the following restrictions: You WILL NOT be
funded for courses other than those listed and approved on this form. If you receive funds for classes other than those
listed on this form, your award may be reduced or cancelled (may result in you owing money back), and/or you may be
disqualified from any further Financial Aid. Additionally, you must complete all courses with a minimum 2.0 grade
requirement (“C” or better). Failure to meet these requirements is a breach of contract which will result in
financial aid disqualification without the possibility of further appeals.
This worksheet must be signed and dated to be valid. Electronic and/or digital signatures are not valid
____________________________________ _________________________________ _______________
Student’s Printed Name Student’s Signature Date
ONLY THESE COURSES MAY BE USED TO MAINTAIN AND/OR REINSTATE FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY.