Request for Exception & Late Withdrawal Appeal
Important Update: New Consolidated Form
The Request for Exception and Tuition & Late Fee Appeal forms have been consolidated
into a single form:
Request for Exception and/or Late Withdrawal.
Please use this form for any requests related to exceptions to policy, late withdrawals, or appeals for late fees.
If you have any questions, contact:
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UAF Office of the Bursar at (907) 474 - 7384 or at uaf-bursar@alaska.edu
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UAF Office of the Registrar at (907) 474 - 6300 or at uaf-registrar@alaska.edu
Appeals for tuition refunds are exceptions to policy and are only approved in extraordinary
circumstances. Students seeking a refund must complete and submit the to the Office of the Registrar. Approval is not guaranteed and requires documented
evidence to support the request.
Acceptable reasons for an appeal may include:
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Death in the immediate family
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Serious illness or injury of the student or an immediate family member
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Circumstances beyond the student’s control (e.g., major employment changes, fire, flood)
Please note that the following are not considered valid reasons for requesting a refund after the standard deadline:
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Changing your mind about attending college
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Poor academic performance
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Disciplinary withdrawal
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Not receiving expected financial aid
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Failure to comply with published deadlines or university regulations
The Request for Exception and/or Late Withdrawal form must be submitted within 30 class days from the start of the next regular semester. Once received, the appeal is reviewed by a campuswide committee, which will issue a final decision and return it to the student.
Students who submit an appeal agree to abide by the committee’s decision. There is no further appeal process within the university once a final determination has been made. Appeals and documentation submitted after the published deadlines will not be considered.
Late-Fee Only Appeal
Late fees must be appealed using the form.