Policy
Iowa State University will review a request for tuition and mandatory fees refund provided you meet the requirements of the Tuition and Fee Appeal policy. Appeals that do not represent a sound basis for reimbursement will be denied.
Requirements
- You must be officially separated from the semester before an appeal can be reviewed.
- Depending on the complexity of the appeal and receipt of all supporting documentation, the processing time may be a month or more.
- Appeals from semesters more than two years old will not be considered. (Example: If you are appealing your Spring 2016 tuition assessment, it must be submitted to ISU by the last day of the Spring 2018 term)
- Appeals for consecutive academic terms will not be considered when they involve the same circumstance. Students may request appeals for consecutive academic terms only when each term is impacted by a new, unforeseeable extenuating circumstance.
- Submission of a tuition appeal must be initiated by the student, or with their express authorization.
Process
1. Complete the Tuition Appeal Form after you have completed your standard or medical separation.
- Provide the following in addition to your form:
- Personal statement.
- Supporting documentation.
- Medical documentation, if applicable to your circumstances. Please note, this is required for appeals to be considered based on a medical circumstance.
2. Submit your appeal.
- All documents must be labeled with in the following format: Term/Year_First Name Last Name_TA_Document Name = Spring 2025_Jon Doe_TA_Tuition Appeal Form
3. Tuition appeals will be reviewed and a decision made by the Associate Registrar for Tuition and Fees.
4. Once a decision is rendered, the student has the right to appeal to the University Tuition Appeal Committee. Appeals to the committee must be made within two weeks of the initial appeal decision.
If you received Financial Aid for the term identified in this appeal, be aware that submission of a tuition appeal could impact your Financial Aid and result in money owed. It is recommended that you discuss these implications with the Financial Aid office before submitting an appeal. If you are a recipient of Veteran’s Benefits, it is important to discuss your appeal with the Veteran’s Educational Benefits certifying officials in the Office of the Registrar before proceeding with the request.
Be advised that filing a tuition appeal does not exempt your account from the assessment of collection and/or financial penalties. Please pay tuition and fees when due.