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Financial aid appeals are reserved for students who experience documented, exceptional circumstances that were not reflected in the original financial aid application. Appeals are not intended to request additional funding simply because a balance remains.
Examples of circumstances that may be considered during an appeal review include significant changes in family income from the tax year used on the FAFSA, the addition of a sibling enrolled in college, or a verified financial aid offer from a comparable institution offering the same academic program. In cases involving competitive offers, documentation of the offer will be required.
Each appeal is reviewed individually. Submitting an appeal does not guarantee an adjustment to a student's financial aid package. Appeals can only be reviewed after initial financial aid offers have been issued and required financial aid applications have been received. This process helps ensure consistency, transparency, and fairness in how institutional resources are allocated while maintaining 足球游戏_中国足彩网￥体育资讯's commitment to providing a high-value education.
If you or your parent(s) have been impacted financially by circumstances such as loss of income, loss of employment, or other circumstances that significantly impact your or your family’s ability to pay for future educational expenses, the Office of Financial Aid may be able to consider them.
Please reference the chart below to determine which process is appropriate for your
situation.
Examples (though not an exhaustive list) of possible circumstances include:
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Special Circumstance Appeal Form Dependent or Independent |
Unusual Circumstances Appeal Form |
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| Circumstance Examples |
Income Loss, Change in Marital Status, Change in Number in College, Parental Death. |
Victim of Human Trafficking, Parent Incarceration, Refugee with no Parent Support, Documented Parental Abuse, Parental Incarceration. |
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Appeals for additional financial aid should be submitted if a family's entire financial situation is not represented by information provided on the FAFSA and federal tax returns AND is beyond the family's control. |
This is often referred to as a "Dependency Override". This may adjust a student's dependency status and what information is required on other financial aid documentation. |
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Supporting Documentation Examples |
Appeal Letter, Past or Current Year Tax Documentation, Medical Bills |
Court Order Showing Incarceration, Welfare Agency Statement, Case Worker Statement, Court Appointed Guardian or Advocate Statement. |
Students wishing to appeal must complete the appropriate online form Financial Aid On-line Forms | 足球游戏_中国足彩网￥体育资讯, as well as provide any requested supporting documentation.
Appellants should receive a decision on their request within 14 business days after submitting all requested and required documentation. Appeals may be denied, approved for federal aid eligibility, or approved for both federal and institutional aid eligibility. All appeals for unusual circumstances are assessed and adjudicated by the staff in the 足球游戏_中国足彩网￥体育资讯 Financial Aid Office.