RRC Tuition Appeals

Registration Review Tuition Appeals

The Registration Review Tuition Appeal Form allows students to formally petition the college to absorb their semester tuition and mandatory fees when extenuating circumstances beyond their control prevented them from attending or completing their studies.

Conditions That Do Not Qualify for Appeal

There is no appeal process for the below situations. Students remain responsible for payment. Do NOT file this form if you are appealing for:

  • Late Registration Fee – non-refundable per the University’s Tuition and Fee Manual
  • Change of Program Fee – non-refundable per the University’s Tuition and Fee Manual
  • Inability to pay your bill – contact the Bursar’s Office to explore your options
  • Drop penalty fee – incurred for dropping classes on or after the first official day of the term
  • Enrollment at a non-CUNY college for the semester in question – not appealable – unwanted courses must be dropped before the term begins to avoid charges. Drops on or after the term start date incur penalties in alignment with the college’s Tuition and Fee Liability Schedule. 
  • WN grade or another grade received without class attendance – not appealable unless extenuating circumstances are documented
  • Grade change request – email student.advocacy@qc.cuny.edu

Valid Grounds for Filing an Appeal (with Required Official Documentation)

  • Death of the student or immediate family member (parent, child, spouse, domestic partner, sibling, or grandparent):
    • Submit: copy of the death certificate, obituary, or death notice clearly showing the relationship of the deceased to the student.
  • Call to active military duty:
    • Submit: official deployment/reactivation notice with dates within the appealed semester.
  • Accident preventing continued attendance:
    • Submit:  accident report and hospital discharge papers.
  • Hospitalization:
    • Submit: hospital discharge papers.
  • Illness or injury of an immediate family member for whom you were the primary caregiver:
    • Submit: signed letter from the family member’s medical provider, on official letterhead, stating the dates of illness and naming you as the primary caregiver.
    • Medical details do not need to be disclosed. Billing statements or insurance records are not acceptable documentation.
  • Attendance at another CUNY college:
    • Submit: official transcript and proof of paid bill for the appealed semester.

Filing Instructions

  1. Download and complete the Registration Review Appeal Form (do not use Firefox).
  2. Review the checklist to ensure you meet appeal criteria.
  3. Attach all required official documentation.
  4. Submit the completed form and documentation to rrcappeals@qc.cuny.edu
    1. Once submitted, all inquiries must also be sent to this email.
  5. The Registration Review Committee will review your form and documentation and issue a decision.

Important Notes

  • Appeals must be submitted within one year of the term in question. Late appeals will not be considered.
  • If you receive financial aid or scholarships, consult the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Services before filing, as an appeal may impact your aid.
  • Appeals are reviewed by the Registration Review Committee via rrcappeals@qc.cuny.edu