This process has been designed to address extenuating circumstances that have occurred during a semester that has prevented the student from completing their studies.
Extenuating circumstances are defined as one-time occurrence that was beyond the student’s control such as accidents, legal or other catastrophic and unforeseen events.
Only the Tuition Appeal Committee can determine if a student is eligible for a refund falling outside of the published refund schedule on the academic calendar.
Tuition Appeal Request Filing Deadlines
The Tuition Appeal Committee will only review cases if the request is submitted/filed by recommended deadlines:
- Current Semester: one week prior to the end of the semester.
- Past Semester: within one (1) year, in which the student has obtained the “W” grade.
Notes:
- Students cannot submit a Tuition Appeal for a semester that has not yet started.
- The official withdrawal and tuition refund deadlines are included in the Registration Calendar.
Tuition Appeal Request Submission Process
STEP 1 – Before submitting the tuition appeal:
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- Review your academic records including the most recent registration statements, academic transcript, college communications/correspondences (check your Bergen student e-mail), etc.
- Ascertain that the semester you plan to appeal is Fall or Spring semester.
- Check if the final grade received or any course you plan to appeal is a “W” grade:
- If you received an incomplete grade ( “N”) for the course, it is critical you first seek final grade resolution.
Detailed guidelines about incomplete grade resolution process is included in the college academic catalog. - If you earned a grade of “E”, a separate E Grade Appeal academic form must be completed through the Committee on Academic Standing.
Detailed academic regulation pertinent to “E” grade is included in the Academic Catalog. - “E” “F” Grade Appeal to the Committee on Academic Standing instructions can be found on the Grade Change Policy information Web page.
For assistance in initiating the E Grade appeal process or completing the E grade appeal form please contact the Center for Student Success (E-mail: [email protected]).
- If you received an incomplete grade ( “N”) for the course, it is critical you first seek final grade resolution.
- Review your academic records including the most recent registration statements, academic transcript, college communications/correspondences (check your Bergen student e-mail), etc.
STEP 2 – Gather any third-party support documentation (e.g. medical records, legal documents, counselor’s statement of support...) that verifies your extenuating circumstances.
STEP 3 – Submit the online Tuition Appeal Request Form and upload any support documentation for review and consideration.
Tuition Appeal Request Review
- The Tuition Appeal Committee will only review courses with a grade of “W” and determine if any tuition is eligible for refund.
- The Committee will notify the student about the outcome (denied or approved).