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Procedures to Appeal Reduction in Athletic Aid

ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY, OFFICE OF ATHLETIC COMPLIANCE


Procedures to Appeal Reduction in Athletic Aid

As permitted by NCAA Bylaw 15.3.4, "Institutional financial aid based in any degree on athletics ability may be reduced or cancelled during the period of the award if the recipient:

  1. Renders himself or herself ineligible for intercollegiate competition;
  2. Fraudulently misrepresents any information on an application, letter of intent or financial aid agreement;
  3. Engages in serious misconduct warranting substantial disciplinary penalty, or
  4. Voluntarily withdraws from a sport at any time for personal reasons.

At any time prior to the beginning of the receipt of the athletics award, the aid may be reduced or cancelled at the discretion of the Head Coach, with the approval of the Director of Athletics.

Should a student-athlete wish to appeal this decision, or any decision made in relationship to the amount of Athletics Aid awarded to him/her, the following procedure governs appeals of scholarship reduction, renewal or non-renewal at Robert Morris University.

Financial Appeals Board

The Robert Morris University Financial Appeals Board has been established to allow students the opportunity to appeal a decision made by the Office of Student Financial Services. Consequently, all appeals must originate through Student Financial Services. Students may appeal a decision if they believe they have an extenuating circumstance that warants Robert Morris University to deviate from the published policy.

Dependent upon availability, the Board consists of staff, faculty and student representation. It meets the last Monday of every month. Paperwork for the appeal must be submitted to the Office of Student Financial Services no later than one week prior to the meeting for the appeal to be heard that month. Students may appear in person to present their case. If the student chooses to appear in person, he/she will have no more than 15 minutes to present their case and the basis for the appeal. Only the student may appear at the board meeting. Legal counsel or a third-party will not be permitted to represent the student. This is an administrative hearing and carries no bearing on employment or student status.

The decision of the Financial Appeals Board is final. After the case is heard, the student will receive written notification of the board's decision within a week.

Please note the following:

  • The Financial Appeals Board meets on the last Monday of each month. In order to insure your case is heard, the completed appeal form and written explanation must be received by Student Financial Services no later than one week prior. Failure to do so will delay the case to the next month’s meeting.
  • Once the Financial Appeals Board makes a decision, you will be notified, in writing, within 5-7 business days. All decisions involving a financial credit will be given toward a future term.
  • The Financial Appeals Board is a judicial board of RMU; the processes, procedures, and decisions are fully supported by the administration and board of trustees. Therefore, the decision of the Financial Appeals Board is final.

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