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Appeal Resources for Students

If you are unsure of which appeal you need to complete, please contact Enrollment Services: enrollment@pikespeak.edu 719-502-2000

Effective 2026-2027 award year, PPSC will be transition to Student Forms for all financial aid appeals.

Before initiating the appeal PPSC MUST have your 2026-2027 FAFSA on file

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Registrar/Records Appeals

Tuition Appeal

A Tuition Appeal should be completed when a student withdraws from their class(es) after the drop date or has received an F grade in their course(s). This appeal is only to be used if withdrawal or failing grade(s) were due to documented extenuating circumstances. If approved, this appeal can result in a full or partial tuition refund.

Previous Degree Appeal

Please complete this form to authorize the processing of your intent to pursue a second degree or if you are pursuing specific courses required for admission to an undergraduate or graduate program.

Academic Appeals

Academic Concern

Use this form to report an academic concern. An academic concern is defined as concerns with instructor behavior, class policies, and unfair expectations or demands. If your concern regards alleged discrimination or harassment (i.e., gender, age, sexual, race, etc.), use the Discrimination/Harassment Complaint form or contact Human Resources at 719-502-2600.

Academic Suspension Appeal

When you're placed on Academic Suspension due to your grades, you must sit out one semester before returning to classes. Submit an appeal to request an exemption.

Learn more about this appeal process in the video below.

Academic Renewal

The Academic Renewal policy (SP 9-80B) allows former Pikes Peak State College students, who did not meet satisfactory academic standards, to apply for the exclusion of failed credits (grades of D, F, or U) from the calculation of the grade point average. Failing grades are not removed from the academic record; they are excluded from the GPA calculation. 

Learn more about Academic Renewal [Video]

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When you're placed on Academic Suspension due to your grades, you must sit out one semester before returning to classes.

Learn more about academic suspension.

Appeal Process

Before Your Appeal. Watch this video to learn more about the Academic Suspension Appeal Process and related requirements.

Ready to Appeal? Submit an appeal to request an exemption and get back in classes sooner!