Tuition Appeals
Tuition appeals are considered for students who have received a W (Withdrawal) or E (Failing) grade, based on extenuating circumstances beyond control, that justify a refund or reduction of tuition and fee charges.
Appeals are reviewed for semesters within one academic year.
Do I Qualify?
| Reason for Appeal | Description | Documentation Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Medical: Mental or Physical Health | Unexpected medical emergency, illness, injury, or disability of the student or immediate family member. | Medical provider statement (on letterhead) supporting the condition and how it affected the student's education during the term requested. |
| Death of a Family Member | Death occurred during term requested. | Obituary or death certificate, with proof of the student's relation. |
| Military Obligation | Obligation occurred that prevented the student from attending class. | Military Orders |
| Personal Crisis | Divorce/separation, victimization of a crime, involuntary job change (loss of job, transfer, increased hours), natural disaster, etc. | Court documents, police reports, counselor statement, letter from employer with detailed information about the change. |
| Change of School | Student transferred to another school during the term requested. | Enrollment verification from the school. |
Submit Appeal
If you believe that you qualify for an appeal, please submit the request. Proper documentation is required that clearly supports the reason for appealing and a timeline showing how your academic performance was affected for that semester. All documents must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office (link our email bluegrass.records@kctcs.edu).
The decision of the Tuition Appeals committee is final.
What Tuition Appeals Cover
Please note Tuition Appeals cover tuition and course fees only.
If you have additional fees; are on Academic Suspension; or do not meet Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), please contact those departments directly:
