Student Wellness and Additional Services

Step 1: Turn in Found Items

• Bring items to the designated campus location: Loftin Student Center, Room 260A
• Important: Food or soiled items are not accepted. These items are disposed of immediately.
• Retention: Perishable or soiled items are discarded right away.

Step 2: Retention Period

• Basic information about the item will be recorded.
• Items are held for the entire semester and 30 days after.

Step 3: Claiming Items

• Individuals must present a valid ID to claim an item.
• Items can be claimed at any time during the retention period.

Step 4: Disposal or Donation

After the retention period, unclaimed items will be either:

• Donated, or
• Discarded

What is a student refund petition?

A student refund petition allows you to request an exception to the college's tuition and fee refund deadlines when extraordinary or extenuating circumstances prevented you from meeting those deadlines.

Submitting a petition does not guarantee approval. The Student Refund Petition Committee reviews each request based on the information and supporting documentation you provide.

When should you submit a refund petition?

You may submit a refund petition if:

• You are requesting a refund of tuition or eligible fees.
• You missed a published refund deadline.
• Extraordinary or extenuating circumstances affected your ability to meet the deadline.
• You can provide documentation that supports your request.
• You understand that approval is not guaranteed.

What is not a refund petition?

A refund petition cannot be used to:

• Request a grade change.
• Appeal an academic decision.
• Appeal a financial aid decision.
• Request reinstatement to a course or academic program.
• Change enrollment or withdrawal records.
• File a complaint about a course or instructor.
• Request exceptions unrelated to tuition or fee charges.

If your situation falls into one of these categories, contact the appropriate college office for assistance.

Before you submit

Make sure your petition includes:

• A completed Student Refund Petition form.
• A personal statement explaining your circumstances.
• Supporting documentation.
• Any additional information you would like the committee to review.

Incomplete petitions may be returned for additional information before review.

Examples of qualifying circumstances

Examples may include:

• Personal crisis.
• Serious illness or injury.
• Medical withdrawal.
• Death of a family member, roommate, or close friend.
• Caregiving responsibilities for an ill family member.
• Other documented hardships that significantly affected your ability to attend or withdraw by the deadline.

Documentation requirements vary based on your situation. Submit documents that verify the circumstances described in your petition.

Review and processing

The committee reviews petitions using the information and documentation submitted by the student, along with relevant college records. The committee does not gather documentation on a student's behalf.

Generally:

• Complete petitions are processed within 15 business days.
• Petitions requiring additional documentation are processed within 30 business days after the requested documentation is received.
• Processing times may vary based on committee schedules and the complexity of the request.

Ready to submit?

Before submitting a petition, review the college's tuition and fee refund policies and gather all supporting documentation. A complete petition helps ensure a timely review.