Unusual Enrollment History Appeal 2016‐2017
Student Name: _____________________________________________
SJC ID Number: _________________
Part 1. Instructions and Definitions:
Students that have been denied eligibility based on the failure to adequately explain
unusual enrollment history (semesters of receiving Pell Grant but not earning any academic credit) are eligible to appeal the decision to the Director
of Financial Aid.
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Extenuating or mitigating circumstances are unforeseen situations that are beyond a student’s control that could create an undue hardship and
hinder a student’s ability to earn credits in an academic term. Examples include, but are not limited to death of an immediate relative, or severe
personal injury or illness.
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The following reasons may NOT qualify as extenuating circumstances. Examples include, but are not limited to: course difficulty; single parent;
having to work or pre-existing work schedule; teaching style or disagreements with an instructor; changing majors, dropping courses to avoid a
bad grade; brief medical situations, etc.
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The appeal review will take into consideration: The original review of eligibility, the Unusual Enrollment History Review form and all supporting
documents; all official academic transcripts and academic history; a student’s appeal application and statement (explanation) for all semesters
in which financial aid was received but academic credit was not earned; any supporting documentation; etc.
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The appeal decision is final.
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Students awaiting an appeal decision not eligible for financial aid and are responsible for making payment arrangements for their classes.
Part 2. Explanations and Documents for Appeal:
For an appeal to be considered, students must include ALL items listed below.
1. List all schools attended and dates of attendance in academic years 2013-2014, 2014-2015 & 2015-2016
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2. Attach an unofficial copy of academic transcript(s) from all schools attended in years 2013-2014, 2014-2015 & 2015-2016
 Note: Official transcript may be requested if not already on file with SJC Enrollment Services Office
3. Attach complete explanations for ALL semesters on your transcript(s) in which you DID NOT earn any academic credits.
 See definitions above for potential acceptable and non-acceptable reasons.
 New or expanded explanations that was not included with the original Unusual Enrollment History Review Form.
4. Supporting documentation. Each appeal must include dated documentation to support the reason of appeal and /or how these
circumstances kept you from earning any academic credit in a semester.
 See definitions above for potential acceptable and non-acceptable reasons.
 New or expanded documents that was not included with the original Unusual Enrollment History Review Form.
 Any letters should be on letterhead paper, signed, dated and come from authority figures. Letters from family members or
personal friends are not acceptable.
 Lack of documentation could result in denial of your appeal.
Part 3. Appeal Decisions:
Approved:
Student will be immediately eligible for financial aid.
Denied:
Student is ineligible for financial aid. Students may apply for consideration of reinstatement of financial aid eligibility following
completion of reinstatement criteria found on the financial aid website at: www.sanjuancollege.edu/financialaid.
Part 4. Signature:
By signing below, you affirm that the information submitted is true and correct to the best of your knowledge, and that you have read and understand
the appeal process and the implications of appeal decisions.
Student’s Signature: _________________________________________
Date: __________________
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (505) 566-3323
Fax: 505-566-3593
Mailing Address: San Juan College, Financial Aid Office, 4601 College Blvd., Farmington, NM 87402