MHGS desires to be responsive to the needs of the student in all areas of their life.  The school has established policies and procedures in both academic and financial areas, as well as personal, moral, ethical, and spiritual development as indicated in this catalog. These policies and procedures are intended to cover most circumstances that arise, but it is recognized that there are situations that warrant special individual consideration.

A student who feels that their situation warrants an exception to academic or financial policies or regulations is encouraged to file a petition with the Academic or Business Offices, respectively.  Academic and Financial Appeal Forms can be obtained from the Academic Office or on-line.

An Academic Appeal Form is submitted to the Registrar.  The Registrar may request more information either in person or in writing.  The Registrar will then submit the appeal to the Academic Policies Committee with recommendations for action.  It is the responsibility of this committee to consider the following student issues:

• request to participate in commencement when academic requirements are not fulfilled
• re-admission to a degree program
• request for an extension beyond dates established by institution
• reasons for dropped courses which resulted in automatic failure
• suspension as a result of disciplinary action 

• financial appeals

• exemptions from other institution policies as noted in the catalog

The student has the right to appeal the decision of the Academic Policies Committee in writing to the Academic Dean.  A letter of appeal must be submitted to the Academic Dean within 30 days of the decision of the Academic Policies Committee, failing which, no appeal shall be entertained by the Academic Dean. The Academic Dean will consider the information that has been provided by the Academic Policies Committee and by the student, and any other information that may be relevant to the case, in deciding whether to uphold the decision of the Academic Policies Committee, to impose a different penalty, or not to impose a penalty at all. Decisions of the Academic Dean are final. 

A Financial Appeal form may be submitted to the Financial Services Office if a student would like to appeal a decision iin regards to financial matters.  Students may also appeal the decision to revolk financial aid due to not meet set Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP.)

• Once the form has been submitted the appeal will be taken to the financial appeals committee.
• All financial appeals are subject to set standards which take into account any hardships a student may be faced with.
• All appeals will be responded to within 30 days
• For students who have had their aid revolked due to SAP standards an action plan will be included with the decision.

Download Financial Appeal Form