Formal Student Grievance Procedure

Formal Student Grievance Procedure

The purpose of the formal student grievance procedure is to provide a means to mediate a fair and equitable solution to any complaint other than grades, and discrimination or harassment that a student may have with a college employee, office or policy. The first process to resolve student grievances should be an informal resolution of complaints with the individual(s) involved when possible.


If a student wishes to submit a formal student grievance the appropriate form located on the forms page of the Pensacola State College website should be completed. The form should be submitted to the appropriate office for review. Academic complaints, other than grade grievances, should be submitted to the Vice President, Academic and Student Affairs. Complaints related to disability services, public safety, or the help desk should be submitted to the Vice President, Administrative Services. Financial complaints, including financial aid issues, should be submitted to the Vice President, Business Affairs. Complaints involving enrollment, registration, advising, and other student related services should be submitted to the Dean, Student Services.


Once the Formal Student Grievance Form has been submitted to the appropriate office, the complaint will be investigated. Any student who submits a Formal Student Grievance Form will be notified of the resolution. Every effort will be made to resolve the complaint within 14 business days, however, time may be extended by mutual consent of the parties concerned.



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