MULTIPLE WITHDRAWALS/UNSUCCESSFUL TERMS OR SEMESTER AND OVERAWARDS/MEDICAL WITHDRAWAL
The first steps
The Appeal Process
1. If you are attending a
B.C. private school or a school outside B.C., contact StudentAid BC for help.
You can ask for an appeal of your assessment of financial need if circumstances set you apart from other students.
If you are attending a public university, college or institute in British Columbia, we encourage you to discuss your situation with a financial aid officer at your school, as they can help with the appeal process.
2. Read the detailed information provided on the appeal forms.
3. Include a letter outlining your request, social insurance number, name, and address, and attach all required documentation. Mail this information to
StudentAid BC.
All appeal requests are reviewed by StudentAid BC staff, who will consider the information you provide and review your supporting documentation.
You must show that your circumstances differ significantly from other students. Your appeal request must include the following:
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A clear explanation of what you are appealing.
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What your situation is and why you are requesting an appeal.
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What makes your circumstances exceptional when compared with other students. •
How your circumstances prevent you from successfully completing your studies. •
What other funding options you have explored, such as part-time work, bursaries, scholarships, personal lines of credit.
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Documentation that supports your appeal.
In some cases, the appeal request will be referred to an independent appeal committee. The appeal committee includes members of the public, students, and financial aid officers from colleges, institutes and universities.
Appeal committee recommendations are final. The committee will not consider submissions on policies that are not eligible for appeal.
Note:
If your resources - such as student or spousal prestudy income, study period income or assets - have