In the case of rare or exceptional personal medical situations or personal military requirements, a student may request to appeal the standard AAP refund schedule/policy. Refund policy appeals must be submitted via this form by the Advanced Academic Programs Student Services Office in Washington, D.C., no later than the last day of classes of the next semester/term. All supporting documentation and/or a thorough written explanation for the appeal must be included; details are below. The appeal will be reviewed by the Associate and Assistant Deans of AAP. Review times may vary depending upon the complexity of the appeal. Average review times for appeals range from four-to-six weeks from the date received. All decisions are final.

Maximum refunds under such circumstances will be equal to one refund level higher than the student received, unless otherwise specified. Please submit your supporting documentation to [email protected].

Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required.

  • Please include each full course number and course title.
  • Refund Course #1: Course Number, Section, Title (e.g., AS.4xx.3xx.5x):
  • Refund Course #2: Course Number, Section, Title (e.g., AS.4xx.3xx.5x):
  • Refund Course #3: Course Number, Section, Title (e.g., AS.4xx.3xx.5x):
  • Refund Course #4: Course Number, Section, Title (e.g., AS.4xx.3xx.5x):
    • Create a document providing a brief explanation of the circumstances beyond your control, why you feel an exception would be justified, and please state your desired outcome.
    • Appropriate supporting documentation for medical reasons is a letter from your physician detailing dates of care and your fitness to attend class.
    • Appropriate documentation for military reasons should include a copy of your orders.
    • If you are citing misinformation, please include emails or other documentation to support your petition.

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