Igniting Paths to Success Appeal Process

The Harper College Igniting Paths to Success Scholarship Programs offers the opportunity to appeal missed criteria in the event of extraordinary circumstances. Extraordinary circumstances are defined as significant events that were unforeseen and completely out of the student's control. Examples of extraordinary circumstances may include, but are not limited to: death in the family, serious accident, sudden extended illness, mental health illness, unexpected prolonged transportation issue.

How to Appeal?

The appeal process takes place after final grades post for the semester. Students will receive their eligibility email with information on how to appeal.

The appeal form will become available on this site during the appeal timeframe. The following is required when appealing:

The completed appeal form available below.
Written statement explaining your appeal. - Required
The written statement is your opportunity to explain your particular situation and detail why you need consideration. Include any relevant details that would help the committee understand the circumstances surrounding your appeal. Maximum 450 word response.
Verifiable supporting documentation - Recommended but not required
Recommended documentation includes agreeing to the Igniting Paths to Student Success Committee accessing your transcript (see statement below). Any additional supporting documentation (i.e. doctors note, out of state travel due to funeral, etc.) should be attached to support your appeal. Additionally, any documented actions you took to try and improve your grades (tutoring, communicating with professor, etc) would be beneficial - screenshots of documentation are acceptable.

Important Dates

For all current Ignite students, an email will be sent to your Harper Email account after final grades have posted. This email will include the profess for filing an appeal for extraordinary circumstances.

Spring 2023 semester dates

Tuesday, May 23rd – The Ignite Appeal Form becomes available

Thursday, May 25th – Eligibility email sent to all Ignite students

Wednesday, May 31st - Appeals due by 11:59p

Tuesday, June 6th – Appeal decisions will be sent to students

Appeal Form

The appeal form for the Spring 2023 semester Is now closed. Appeal decisions will be sent to the student's Harper email address no later than Tuesday, June 6th.

For questions about the appeal process, please contact the OneStop at onestop@harpercollege.edu or 847-925-6710