The following form should be submitted by Fiat Lux scholars who have been informed that they have an opportunity to submit an Extended Program Appeal to be considered for either:
- Ending in good program standing with the Fiat Lux Scholars Program and eligible to receive a Program Completion Stole for those who completed their final semester in the program.
- Continuation in the program for the 2026-2027 academic year for those who are continuing students and still have at least one semester left in the Fiat Lux Scholars Program.
Please note: Program appeal statements will be reviewed by Fiat Lux Scholars Program Professional staff and may be reviewed by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships Professional staff (if applicable).
Important reminder: Please be advised that Fiat Lux Scholars Program Professional Staff have various reporting responsibilities through UC Policies, which include, but are not limited to Responsible Employees (https://ophd.ucmerced.edu/responsible-employees/overview), Mandated Reporters (https://protectminors.ucmerced.edu/), and Campus Security Authorities (https://clery.ucmerced.edu/CSA). Please keep in mind that if any information submitted through this form falls within categories of required campus reporting, program staff will submit the appropriate reports and/or referrals. If any information submitted by the scholar presents a general concern, a Dean of Students Office "Student of Concern Form" may also be submitted by a program professional staff member as well.
The deadline to submit this form can be found within the email you received from the Fiat Lux account (fiatlux@ucmerced.edu). No additional documentation is needed for this program appeal, simply complete and submit this form by the designated deadline.
For any additional questions and/or concerns about the Fiat Lux Scholars Program appeal process, please email fiatlux@ucmerced.edu.
Lastly, we would like to share the following on-campus resources:
UC Merced Success Anywhere: https://success.ucmerced.edu/
UC Merced CARE Campus Advocate (confidential resource): https://care.ucmerced.edu/support-services/confidential-advocate-services
UC Merced OMBUDS Office (confidential resource): https://ombuds.ucmerced.edu/
