University of Colorado Denver

If you feel that you have an extenuating circumstance that justifies an exception to financial obligations, you may appeal and it will be reviewed by the tuition appeals coordinator.

You must withdraw from the class(es) in question before an appeal can be reviewed. Please note that if you received financial aid for the semester in question, tuition might not be refunded. Exceptions will not be considered if you fail to comply with published deadlines or when conditions were under your control. You are responsible to obtain all information and documentation supporting your appeal.

The Anschutz Medical Campus Students:

The three step process below does not apply to your tuition appeals please select your appropriate school or college and contact your advisor for specific instructions.

Denver Campus Students:

Please follow the instructions below:

Denver Campus Deadlines

All required documentation must be submitted on or before the dates below for your appeal to accepted and reviewed for the following semesters:

• Spring 2011 - August 14, 2011
• Summer 2011 - October 30, 2011
• Fall 2011 - March 17, 2011

Note:  Students will have three months after the end of the semester being appealed to file a tuition appeal.

The Denver Campus appeal process

Please read the tuition petition guidelines before starting the appeal process.

All documents must be submitted together to the tuition appeals coordinator located at the Office of the Registrar.

Step 1. Tuition Appeal Form

Complete and sign the form; check to make sure you answered all the questions. The exception to tuition policy should have occurred after the drop/add deadline and prior to the last three to four weeks of the class(es). You must have dropped the class in question or withdrawn from the semester before a petition can be reviewed. Incomplete appeals are automatically denied.

• Tuition appeal form

Step 2. Personal Statement

Submit a personal statement typed or word processed. Summarize your situation as to why you feel that you meet the exception to the tuition policy. Include details that occurred after the drop/add deadline and that were beyond your control.

Step 3. Documentation

All documentation must be in English or translated into English. You can get translations from the embassy, or if the language department has someone teaching that language, a translation can be submitted on their letterhead. The person translating should sign and date the translation.

For medical conditions (letter from physician)

Use the form provided for the physician to answer questions about your situation. This form must be on your physicians letterhead or have his/her business card attached to it. 

• Request for medical information form
• Request for medical information for immediate family member form

In the place of the form you may submit a typed or word-processed letter on letterhead in your tuition appeals packet. It is important for this letter to include:

• Diagnosis
• Date the medical condition began
• Date it prevented you from attending classes
• How long it will prohibit from attending classes

For the change in work hours/location (letter from employer)

Use the form provided for your employer to answer questions about your situation. The form should be typed on letterhead, or a business card for your supervisor should be attached. 

• Request for employee information form
• Request for self-employed form
• Request for spouse-employed form

In the place of the form your employer may write a letter on your behalf. It is important for this letter to include:

• Verification of the days, hours or location of work that occurred
• The date the change took effect and specifically what the change was; i.e. days, hours and/or work location
• How this change conflicts with your school schedule
• How long the change in work hours or location will be in effect

For the death in the family

You must provide a copy of a remembrance card, obituary from the newspapers (should have dates) or a copy of a death certificate. If the family member has a different last name than yours, you must provide documentation that shows the relationship (copy of your birth certificate if mother’s maiden name would provide this).

• Document of death in family

Special circumstances beyond your control

Circumstance must be on letterhead and fully documented. Please contact the tuition appeals coordinator for acceptable circumstances before submitting this type of documentation.

Questions or concerns?

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the tuition appeals process please refer to the tuition appeals policy or contact:

Carla Hawley
Tuition Appeals Coordinator
Office of the Registrar
University of Colorado Denver
Phone: 303-556-2324
Fax: 303-556-4829
Carla.Hawley@ucdenver.edu