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Appeals

The appeal process is designed for students who believe an exception should be made to their USF Housing & Residential Education agreement obligations due to a personal circumstance. Appeals are considered only when there is a change in circumstances supported by documentation.

Appeals must be submitted using the official Appeal Form located in the Housing Portal. Appeals cannot be submitted verbally or through email. All appeals are reviewed by the Appeals Officer, and decisions are final and cannot be appealed further. 

Submitting an Appeal 

Before submitting an appeal, you will need the following information: 

  • The campus where the charge originated
  • The type of charge you are appealing 
  • The dollar amount of the charge
  • Details about the extenuating circumstances that exempt you from the charge
  • Documentation supporting your appeal 

Students should provide as much detailed information as possible about their situation and include supporting documentation. Appeals may take up to 20 business days for review, and all decisions will be sent to the student’s USF email address.

Damage Charges 

Students are responsible for any damage to their assigned space. Review damage charges below. 

Cancellation fees 

If you are appealing a cancellation charge, please review the Housing Agreement, Section IV, for detailed information on cancellation fees and deadlines. 

Questions?

If you have any questions about the appeals process, please contact our office at 813-974-0001 or housing@usf.edu.

Please note: Submitting an appeal does not guarantee that a fee will be removed. All appeals will be reviewed by the Appeals Officer, and decisions are final.