Student Assistance Resources
Hardship Appeal Request:
This form is used to submit documentation of unanticipated hardship that significantly and/or suddenly prevented attendance or participation in classes and/or completion of coursework. Documentation may be submitted by the student or by authorized University officials or personnel and will be evaluated for consideration of account adjustments associated with involuntary and unavoidable withdrawal from one or more courses in a given term. Documentation must be clearly associated with the time-frame of withdrawal and must verify the duration and/or severity of the hardship. Please note that per University policy, a refund or cancellation of charges is not normally available after the Add/Drop period and will be considered only in rare and compelling circumstances.
Student Emergency Assistance Funds:
The Student Emergency Fund was established through the Rowan University Foundation in 2016 in an effort to support students facing unexpected hardships. The purpose of the fund is to help prevent an emergency from derailing a student's progress toward earning a degree from Rowan University. Although the funds cannot be utilized to satisfy a University bill (e.g. tuition, fees, housing), they may be used for other personal expenses (e.g. transportation, personal health, emergency groceries, basic needs, required technology for remote learning).
Faculty, Staff, and others may also submit information on behalf of a student they know might be in need.
Student Absence:
If a student will be absent for illness, medical reasons, or exceptional personal reasons for three (3) or more consecutive class days, the Dean of Students Office may be asked to notify professors regarding the student’s absences. Students will be required to provide verifiable documentation regarding the reason for the absences to the Dean of Students Office. Though notification may be provided by the Dean of Students Office, arrangements for make-up work, make-up exams, or possible assignment adjustments are the responsibility of the student.
