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Tuition appeals

If something outside your control makes it hard or impossible to complete a class, you can request a tuition appeal. If the appeal is approved, you’ll receive a tuition waiver for the cost of the class. The waiver must be used within one year, does not cover fees, and can be used to pay for credit classes.

Examples of situations that may qualify for a tuition appeal include the following. Supporting documentation is required.

  • Illness or injury of the student
  • Illness, injury, or death of a family member
  • Military, active duty, or career transfer outside the Portland or Vancouver area
  • Other serious and unplanned life events that would reasonably prevent a student from completing a class

Before submitting a tuition appeal…

Make sure the tuition appeal applies to your situation.

  • If you believe there is an error with your tuition bill, please contact us.
  • If you’re not satisfied with the quality of instruction or if you feel you’ve been advised to take the wrong class, follow the complaint process instead of submitting an appeal.
  • To request a change to the grade you received for a class, submit an academic records appeal (can be submitted in addition to a tuition appeal).
  • To appeal Community Ed classes, follow the steps on Community Ed refunds.
  • To appeal most non-credit Continuing Education (CEU) classes, contact the department directly from their individual page on Education for Professionals. For non-credit Health Professions classes, follow the steps for credit classes below.

How to submit a tuition appeal

Complete these steps before the deadline. The deadline to appeal is 90 days from the end of the term that you are appealing. If you’re concerned about meeting the deadline, contact tuiton.appeal@pcc.edu.

  1. Pay charges on your account: all past-due charges on your account must be paid, including the amount you are appealing. If you’re unable to pay, call 971-722-8888, option 3 to make payment arrangements.
  2. Submit documentation: click submit tuition appeal on the MyPCC Paying for College tab. Include supporting documentation and any information that would be helpful to the committee in making their decision.

The appeal decision will be sent to your @pcc.edu email within 30-45 days. Students are limited to two tuition appeal approvals within a 7-year timeframe.