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Can I Appeal

If you feel that your application was assessed incorrectly or extenuating circumstances were not taken into consideration, you may appeal. Note: Appeal deadlines (see below) are strictly enforced. Initial Appeal (Tier One)

• You must appeal in writing. Appeal forms are available at the Student Financial Services Division or online – see below.
  Include your Social Insurance Number and supporting documentation and send your appeal to the Student Financial Services Division. Fax, mail, email or hand-deliver Tier One appeals to our office at Coughlan College.
• Your parents can appeal their assessed parental contribution by completing a Student and/or Parent Appeal Form. This form must be signed by both you and your parents.
• If appealing on medical grounds, the Medical Appeal Form is required.

The review time for Tier One appeals is 14 business days.

Deadline: You must submit your appeal no later than 8 weeks prior to the end of the study period (semester) for which you are seeking financial assistance (i.e. the period to which your appeal relates).

For semesters of less than 12 weeks’ duration, the deadline date is 4 weeks prior to the end of the study period to which your appeal relates.

Subsequent Appeal (Tier Two)

If you are dissatisfied with the outcome of your Tier One appeal, you have the option of submitting a written request to the Student Financial Services Division for further review of your case by the external appeals board. You may be present at the meeting, either in person or via teleconference.

The decision of the external appeals board is final and binding on all parties.

Tier Two appeals may be submitted by fax, mail, email or delivered by hand to our office at Coughlan College.

The review time For Tier Two appeals is 30 business days.

Deadline: You must submit your appeal no later than 6 weeks prior to the end of the study period to which your appeal relates.

Remember, deadline dates for appeals are strictly enforced!

• Student/Parental Appeal Form – Tier One 2011-12 (198 KB)
• Medical Withdrawal Form 2011-12 (200 KB)

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