Appeal Form for Review of Fee Adjustment

Quick link: Fee Adjust Appeal Form

Before You Submit Your Appeal

1. You must withdraw from the course(s) and receive a grade of 'W' before submitting your appeal

2. Use your APSU email address for all communications

3. Gather supporting documentation (required for all appeals)

4. Please note that students found responsible for academic misconduct cannot withdraw from the course or request an academic fee adjustment, and the grade assigned by the professor will stand.

Submission Process

The Office of the Registrar handles all fee adjustment appeals through our online submission system. Here's what you need to know:

1. Submit your appeal using the Fee Adjustment Appeal Form

2. Include all required documentation with your initial submission

3. Monitor your official APSU email for:

   • Requests for additional information

   • Decision notifications

   • The review process typically takes 2-3 weeks

What Can Be Appealed

• Most University fees, charges, and refunds

• Exceptions:

  • Traffic citations (use the traffic citation appeal form)

  • Housing & Residence Life charges (use the Housing appeal form)

Appeal Guidelines

• Appeals must align with the University fee adjustment policy

• Adjustments are based on the official withdrawal or course change date

• Requests outside standard Academic Calendar dates require:

  • Convincing supporting documentation

  • Clear explanation of why an exception is warranted

Appeal Decision Process

1. Initial Review:

   • Office of the Registrar verifies procedural compliance

   • Assistant Provost/University Registrar reviews all documentation

   • Decision sent via APSU email

2. Further Appeals (if needed):

   • First Level: Fee Adjustment Appeals Committee

     • Must appeal within 10 business days of initial decision

     • Committee meets twice per semester

     • Written decision provided

   • Final Level: Assistant Vice President for Finance

     • Submit written appeal to Browning 130

     • Decision within 15 business days

     • This decision concludes the appeal process

Need assistance? Contact the Office of the Registrar at OTR@apsu.edu