Appeal Process
Students who have been placed on Financial Aid Disqualification due to an extenuating circumstance (i.e., a medical condition, military service, etc.) may appeal by requesting a Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Form. The form is available by contacting Financial Aid or on the website: www.dickinsonstate.edu > Current Students > Financial Aid > Apps & Forms. Appeals are evaluated on an individual basis. If it is determined that the student will be able to meet GPA and/or PACE standards by the end of the next payment period, the student will be placed on Financial Aid Probation, and the student may receive aid for one payment period. A student who changed majors may reach maximum timeframe; the student may appeal with a Plan of Study. If an appeal is denied, the student may request further evaluation from the Appeals Committee. Action taken by the Appeals Committee will be considered final. Students may also apply for a private loan; eligibility will be reinstated after requirements are met.