General Forms & Appeal Forms

2023-2024 Appeal Forms

Reasons for an appeal:

• Change in income since the application was filed -- you or your parent.

• Additional educational expenses that have not been included in your financial aid budget.

• Changes in Dependency Status.

• Change in your housing plan. 

Please refer to the specific appeal form for deadline dates. 

 

Evaluation Process:

• Appeals are typically reviewed in 6 to 8 weeks.

  • During busy processing times (such as the summer), it may take longer for your appeal to be evaluated.

• Once the review is completed

  • If your appeal is approved, you may receive a revised financial aid notification via email.

  • If your appeal is denied, you will receive an appeal follow up form to notify you of the reason(s) for the denial.

 

Types of Appeals:

Projected Year Income Appeal Information (Parent and Student)

If there has been a significant reduction to your (student or parent) income from what was reported on the FAFSA or CDA applications, call us at 657-278-3125 to speak to one of our Financial Aid Representatives during phone hours  to schedule an appointment with a counselor to discuss the possibility of a Projected Year Income Appeal.
 

In preparation for your meeting, have a typed statement explaining your circumstances, any documentation relevant to your case, including tax forms that show the reduction in income. The counselor may request additional documents.

 

Cost of Attendance/Budget Appeal

Use this form if you have additional expenses that is beyond the standard budget given to you based on your financial aid application. Educational expenses must be incurred during the academic year the change is being requested.

 

Examples of additional expenses include: Medical, Dental, or Vision Care Expenses; Car Repair Expenses; Excessive Mileage; Child Care; Books and Supplies in Excess of Standard; and/or One-Time Computer Expense. Appeals must include receipts, billing statements, or other forms of documentation that can verify the expense incurred.

 

Changes in Housing Update  

Use this form if you had a change in your housing. You can use this form to update your housing plan which may result in modified financial aid eligibility. If living on campus, your housing status will be verified by Student Housing during the Summer before attendance. No form is necessary for on campus verification.”

 

Dependency Override Appeal 

Use this form to appeal for independence due to an "adverse home situation" such as parental abuse, abandonment, or irreconcilable estrangement from your parents. If your appeal is based solely on the fact that you do not live with or receive support from your parents, your appeal will be denied. It is highly advised that you meet with a financial aid counselor about your situation prior to submitting this appeal.

 

DEPENDENCY OVERRIDE RENEWAL

• Use this form to renew a dependency override appeal that was approved in a previous academic year. Independent status must be examined every academic year. If your situation requires special handling because of your continued claim of independent status, you must complete this form in order for our office to determine your dependency status for the current academic year.

 

Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Form (SAP)

• Use this form to request an exception to the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy if your eligibility for financial aid has been terminated.  You may also use this form to appeal to request a SAP re-calculation with additional units earned.  See form for complete instructions.

 

Unit Cap Appeal Form

• Use this form to request an extension of financial aid eligibility beyond the standard “unit cap” for your academic program if you.