University Tuition Appeal Procedures
Fee Liability Policy
The University Fee Liability Policy is included in the University Bulletin and Schedule of
Classes. Under this policy, students who officially withdraw from the University by
officially cancelling his or her registration via myUK or in writing through the Registrar’s
Office before the first day of classes as designated in the official University calendar or
who withdraws from a course before classes start is entitled to a full refund of
registration fees paid or to cancellation of the amount owed for the term.
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From the 1st day of classes as designated in the official University calendar
through the last day to add a class as designated in the official University
calendar, a student who officially withdraws from the University through the
Registrar’s Office or from a course is entitled to a refund of 80 percent of the
registration fees paid or cancellation of 80 % of the amount owed for the term,
whether or not he or she has attended the class(es).
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After the last day to add through the end of the fourth week, as designated in the
official University calendar, a student who officially withdraws from the University
through the Registrar’s Office or from a course is entitled to a refund of 50
percent of the registration fees paid or cancellation of 50 % of the amount owed
for the term, whether or not he or she has attended the class(es).
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After the end of the fourth week, no registration fees will be refunded, whether or
not he or she has attended the class(es).
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As required under section 484B of the Higher Education Act (HEA), to assure
recovery of federal financial aid funds, a special refund schedule applies to those
students receiving title IV financial assistance who withdraw (officially or
unofficially) during the academic term.
Tuition Appeals
The Tuition Appeals Review Committee is representative of these student service areas:
Student Financial Aid, Student Billing Services, University Registrar, Student Housing,
Dining and the Office of Legal Counsel. The Review Committee may also consist of a
student member. The Tuition Appeals Review Committee meets once a week to
consider appeals. Students who have withdrawn from the University or dropped classes
and continue to be charged for that enrollment may complete the Application for
Tuition/Fees Appeal and submit that, along with supporting documentation, to Room 10
Funkhouser Building. Tuition appeals will not be considered as long as the student is
enrolled or has received grades which do not represent withdrawal – “W” grade or “N”
grade.
Tuition appeals are generally approved for the following reasons as long as the
appropriate written supporting documentation is provided:
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Extended incapacitation/hospitalization of the student due to a medical
emergency or illness. Supporting documentation must include a statement from
the student’s physician on the physician’s letterhead.
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Death of a student’s immediate family member – with certification. Immediate
family is defined as father, mother, child, spouse, sibling, stepfather, stepmother,
stepchild, step siblings or grandparents.
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Documented family financial crises – i.e., father/mother loss of job or health
emergency.
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Involuntary job transfers or changes – documented by the employer – that
prevent the student from attending classes.
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Military orders that prevent the student from attending classes. Documentation
to include a copy of the orders. Also, please refer to Senate Rule 5.1.8.4 Credit
for Students Who Withdraw to Enter Military Service.
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Error in academic advising resulting in inappropriate course enrollment. The
committee may request documentation from the advisor.
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Late notification of denial to a specific degree program, accompanied by
supporting documentation.
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Late notification of the denial or delay in the delivery of financial aid funds.
Tuition appeals will not generally be approved for the following:
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Misinterpretation or lack of knowledge of University policies and procedures
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Dissatisfaction with course content, instructor or inadequate investigation of the
course requirements/content prior to registration and attendance.
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Late application for financial aid or loss of eligibility for financial aid or
scholarship.
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Voluntary acceptance of employment or other activity preventing the student from
attending class.
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Incarceration.
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University disciplinary action.
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This list is not inclusive and appeals may be denied based on other reasons.
The student will be notified via email of the decision of the committee. The decision of
the committee is final.