The process

How we build your case

A guided, personal process run by a real Case Specialist — moving as fast as your deadline demands.

School-specific appeal support · starting at $300

Appeal deadlines don't wait — and neither do we. Our team works around the clock to build your case.

Many deadlines are 5–10 business days from the decision.

Hour zero

Open your case

Tell us what decision you received, which school you attend, and when your appeal is due. Upload your decision letter if you have it. The clock is already running, so we start the moment you submit.

What you do

  • →Choose your appeal type
  • →Share your institution and deadline
  • →Upload the decision letter

What your Case Specialist does

  • ✓Assign your Case Specialist
  • ✓Flag your deadline as priority
  • ✓Locate your school's appeal procedures

Day one

Meet your Case Specialist

A real person — your Case Specialist — reaches out to walk through what happened. They ask the questions committees will ask, and help you separate the facts that matter from the ones that don't.

What you do

  • →Share your story honestly
  • →Answer follow-up questions
  • →Point us to what you have

What your Case Specialist does

  • ✓Listen and map your situation
  • ✓Identify gaps in your evidence
  • ✓Explain how your school's process works

Research

We study your school's rulebook

This is where AppealU is different. We pull directly from your school's student handbook, academic policies, and published procedures. Every school weighs appeals differently — we build your case around how yours does.

What you do

  • →Share any emails or notices from the school
  • →Tell us who you've spoken to

What your Case Specialist does

  • ✓Review the handbook and catalog
  • ✓Identify required criteria and forms
  • ✓Note procedural requirements and deadlines

Building

Build your case

Your Specialist organizes your timeline, gathers and indexes evidence, and explains how each document supports your appeal. We draft an appeal letter that connects your circumstances to your school's own standards.

What you do

  • →Gather documents we request
  • →Review your appeal letter for accuracy

What your Case Specialist does

  • ✓Build your timeline of events
  • ✓Index supporting evidence
  • ✓Draft your appeal letter

Delivery

Receive your Digital Case File

You get a complete, organized package — plus your Case Specialist's Prepare for Appeal Checklist. Use your letter and documents to prepare a clear, truthful explanation, then follow your school's appeal process.

What you do

  • →Review and approve your materials
  • →Submit through your school's process

What your Case Specialist does

  • ✓Deliver your Digital Case File
  • ✓Walk you through the checklist
  • ✓Answer last-minute questions

Around the clock

Appeal windows can close in days. Our team works nights and weekends so your case keeps moving while you sleep.

School-specific

We cite your institution's own handbook and procedures — never a one-size-fits-all template.

Truthful & yours

We help you tell your real story clearly. You review and approve everything before it's submitted.

Honest answer

Hire a lawyer — or AppealU?

Let's be clear: none of us are lawyers, and we don't give legal advice. For most campus appeals, you don't need one. But sometimes you do — and we'll tell you.

A lawyer may be right if…

  • •Your situation involves criminal charges
  • •You're planning to sue your school
  • •What's at stake goes beyond your enrollment
  • •You need legal advice — which we can't give

AppealU is right if…

  • ✓You're facing dismissal, suspension, or lost aid
  • ✓You need to follow your school's appeal process
  • ✓You want your case built on evidence, not emotion
  • ✓You need it done fast, without legal-sized bills
Typical lawyer
AppealU
Who you work with
An attorney billing by the hour
A dedicated Case Specialist
Built for
Litigation, criminal matters, legal advice
Campus appeals and administrative reviews
Cost
Fees vary by attorney and services
Starting at $300 — built for student budgets
Approach
Legal strategy and representation
Your school's handbook, policies, and procedures
What you get
Legal counsel
A complete, organized Digital Case File

We know you're a student. Every case is personalized to you, your school, and your circumstances.

Your deadline is running. Let's get started.

Open your case for initial review — day or night. Paid case preparation begins after invoice payment.

Starting at $300

Base case price; additional services and circumstances may increase your total.