Morris Brown appeals status

ATLANTA - Morris Brown College, struggling with massive debt, filed an appeal Monday to the agency that placed its accreditation in question. <br> <br> School officials have estimated the Atlanta college&#39;s debt at $27 million. <br> <br> Last month, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools revoked accreditation at the private, historically black college. As it appeals, Morris Brown can retain its accredited status. If the college loses, however, students will not be eligible for federal financial aid. <br> <br> An appeals committee of 12 college presidents from schools in the region will meet in Atlanta to hear the school&#39;s case. The hearing is expected to be held in March. <br> <br> Morris Brown recently announced it was speeding up its spring semester in an effort to let students finish classes before the appeal hearing.