Requests for review are screened and are considered individually and independently by Committee members who are appointed by UNA’s president. You must submit an appeal within two (2) weeks of the start of the semester. Submission of an appeal does not guarantee approval. Appeals may take up to two (2) weeks to process. If a student enrolls in classes before an appeal is reviewed, they are responsible for payment of tuition and other education expenses out-of-pocket. Appeals submitted after the final payment deadline will be reviewed at a later date and considered for the next semester. If you submit a written request for review, you will be notified via email or letter of the Committee’s decision, which is final. Check your UNA Portal e-mail for updates on your status.

If you decide to appeal, here are some suggestions that we recommend to include with your submission: 

• You may attach additional pages or supporting documents to your appeal, if necessary.
• Stick to the facts. Write about facts relevant to the unusual circumstances leading to your academic standing.
• Discuss how you plan to improve your academic performance in future semesters.
• Do not write about your “need” for financial aid. It is not the function of the Committee to evaluate your financial need. Rather, the Committee determines the impact of your unusual circumstances on your academic progress.
• Be specific. Call attention to the specific semesters or years in which the unusual circumstances took place. Remember that the committee reviews your entire academic history, so make sure your statement addresses each and every semester that was affected by the unusual circumstances.
• Observe Standard English and college composition guidelines.
• Type or neatly handwrite your request to the Committee.