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If a student has not attempted any courses at Appalachian for one year but won’t have earned 30 hours of transferrable coursework since last attending Appalachian until the end of the semester, can they apply for One Year Forgiveness now?

No. Former students must show 30 completed hours since last attending Appalachian before they will be considered for readmission under One Year Forgiveness.

Does a student keep the GPA from their transferrable coursework when returning under a forgiveness policy?

No. A student does not retain the GPA from their transfer institution or coursework.

What are a student’s options if they are academically suspended after using the forgiveness option?

Students who are academically suspended after using a forgiveness policy can only return in summer terms to raise their cumulative GPA. Attending in the summer does prevent students from re-entering under forgiveness until the appropriate time has transpired.

If a student is not currently enrolled but was not suspended, what other options does the student have other than forgiveness?

If granted readmission, a student may repeat courses up to the limit of repeats to increase their GPA.

What does one calendar year mean with respect to semesters?

One calendar year means 365 days beyond the last day of class in the last semester in which a student receives grades for a course at Appalachian. For example, a student who is last enrolled in the spring semester won’t be eligible to apply for re-entry on one year forgiveness until the summer term of the following year.

Scholarships

Appalachian offers a variety of merit-based and need-based scholarships. To learn more about available scholarship programs and scholarship opportunities, and to apply, visit the scholarships website.

Financial Aid

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2017-18 academic year will open on January 1. The priority deadline for applying is March 1, although the application remains open past the priority date. You can apply for FAFSA before or after you apply for admission to Appalachian, just make sure you include the Appalachian school code on your FAFSA (002906).

Senior year – spring semester

update Appalachian with any changes to your coursework and keep your grades up
discuss your financial aid package with family and Appalachian’s financial aid staff
once admitted, submit your enrollment deposit!
make sure that Appalachian has received your latest official high school and college transcripts
log in

Senior year – fall semester

look up application and scholarship deadlines and requirements
take the SAT or ACT again – nearly all students at Appalachian take these more than once
talk to your family about completing the

Junior year

admission counselors at Appalachian are super helpful, connect with yours now!
research our scholarships and talk with your guidance counselor about local scholarships
take the PSAT in October –