Student's withdrawing from courses may submit mitigating circumstance for the withdrawal which would be reported to the VA. Mitigating Circumstances are circumstances beyond the student’s control that prevent the student from continuing in school or that cause the student to reduce credits. Documentation is required.
Examples are:
- An illness or death in the student’s immediate family.
- An illness or injury afflicting the student during the enrollment period.
- An unavoidable change in the student’s conditions of employment.
- An unavoidable geographical transfer resulting from the student’s employment.
- Immediate family or financial obligations beyond the control of the claimant that require him or her to suspend pursuit of the program of education to obtain employment.
- Discontinuance of the course by the school.
- Unanticipated active military service, including active duty for training.
- Unanticipated difficulties with childcare arrangements the student made for the period during which he or she is attending classes.
Be advised, that even if mitigating circumstances are provided, you will still have a debt with the UWF ensure to submit a fee appeal with UWF(separate process).
All appeals must be submitted in writing or by email utilizing the Fee Appeal Form in MyUWF:
The appeal form with supporting documentation should be submitted to Student Accounts in Building 20E or emailed to feeappeal@uwf.edu.
NOTE: Failure to provide adequate supporting documentation will result in a delay in reviewing the appeal. An appeal for a refund of tuition and fees requires that the student be officially withdrawn from the course(s) prior to being reviewed by the Fee Appeals Committee.
Students may also contact our office for assistance in completing and submitting the Fee Appeal Form by connecting with our Mentor Coordinator.