If you have had an extenuating circumstance in which you believe warrants changes to your financial aid award, you may submit an appeal. The appeal committee will meet weekly beginning in February to evaluate appeal submissions. Please allow two weeks to receive a decision.
Be sure to attach any supporting documents in order for your appeal to be considered. Below are examples of such documentation. After review, additional documentation may be requested.
Documentation Examples
- Termination or reduction-in-hours notification from an employer
- Unemployment benefits letter
- Copies of paid medical expenses not covered by insurance
- Legal documents (separation, divorce, marriage, adoption, etc.)
- Three months of recent paystubs showing recent year-to-date earnings
- Benefit statements
- Physician’s statement
- Signed copy of your or your parent’s previous and current years federal income tax return including schedules
- W-2 forms
- Previous and current years 1099 MISC forms
- Other documents with supporting information, etc.