Suspension appeals

Grounds for Appealing

A student who meets with the Student Standing Committee and is allowed to re-enroll at BCC must still separately appeal a financial aid suspension or be prepared to pay college charges out-of-pocket. The student may appeal a financial aid suspension based on admissible conditions listed on the Financial Aid Suspension Appeal Form. Note that BCC will not consider appeals on the basis of pre-existing conditions or circumstances already cited on a previous appeal.

Students may submit no more than two financial aid suspension appeals at BCC. However, if a student’s appeal is denied, he/she may re-appeal if and when circumstances change.

Appeal Review

A suspended student should complete and submit the Financial Aid Suspension Appeal Form with supporting documents to the Financial Aid Office by the deadlines on the form. The Director of Financial Aid and the Financial Aid Appeals Review Committee will review the appeal and inform the student of their decision by mail.

Reinstatement/Probation

A student whose appeal is approved receives a Reinstatement of Financial Aid letter and is placed on probation. The student will be required to limit his/her credit load to half-time status (6 to 8 credits per term) to ensure successful completion of all attempted credits, and to bring the academic record into compliance with required standards as soon as possible. At BCC, a student can remain on probation and remain eligible for financial aid for as many terms as needed to rehabilitate their academic record, providing the student makes satisfactory progress in all terms following the reinstatement of financial aid.

Regaining Eligibility

A student who is suspended can regain eligibility for financial aid consideration by successfully completing additional credits at his/her own expense or with the help of another agency, pro- vided the student is still within the maximum allowable credits. The student should notify the Financial Aid Office once he/she has rehabilitated their academic record to comply with satisfactory academic progress standards for financial aid.

For more information about the satisfactory academic progress/suspension policy for financial aid recipients, contact the Financial Aid Office (F-122) at 413-236-1641.