Undergraduate Tuition and Fees Reduction Appeal

If you’re an undergraduate student who has completed a semester or course withdrawal, you may wish to submit an appeal for a reduction in tuition and fees. The process involves eligibility requirements, qualifying circumstances, documentation and a submission deadline.

The appeal process is informed by:

• Undergraduate tuition and fees rates, which are based on number of credit hours
• Withdrawal schedules for reduction of charges, which specify reduction amounts based on withdrawal dates

Submit an Appeal for a Tuition and Fees Reduction

Eligibility

You’re eligible to submit an appeal for a reduction in tuition and fees if you’ve completed a semester or course withdrawal and have not received an approved appeal in the past. You may receive only one approved appeal.

Deadline

You have one calendar year from the term in which the semester or course withdrawal was processed to submit an appeal for a reduction in tuition and fees.

For example, an appeal for the fall 2025 semester with a withdrawal date of Oct. 10, 2025, would need to be submitted before Oct. 10, 2026.

Qualifying Circumstances and Documentation

The following circumstances may qualify for a reduction in tuition and fees, with proper documentation.

Military Service

If your appeal is due to military service, submit a copy of your military orders.

Medical

If your appeal is due to an injury or illness:

• Request that your medical provider complete the Student Application and Authorization Medical Documentation Form (PDF).
• Write and submit a personal statement explaining how an injury or illness contributed to your inability to complete the academic semester you are appealing for.

Unforeseen Hardship

Qualifying hardships are unanticipated life events that create significant barriers to fulfilling obligations. They include homelessness due to eviction or foreclosure, domestic violence, natural disasters, extended hospitalization of a dependent and the death of a close family member.

If your appeal is due to an unforeseen hardship:

• Submit evidence to support your appeal, such as screenshots of communications, insurance claims, obituaries, etc. Documents should include dates that correspond to the academic semester you are appealing for.
• Write and submit a personal statement explaining how an unforeseen hardship contributed to your inability to complete the academic semester you are appealing for.

Frequently Asked Questions