Types of Appeals

For students who have special circumstances they would like taken into consideration, (i.e. Cost of Attendance, Estimated Family Contribution, Dependency Status) and appeal can be submitted to our office for review by committee.

There are four main types of appeals that can be brought to our office:

1. Cost of Attendance Appeal--The student believes that his/her costs exceed our estimated cost of attendance
2. Financial Aid Reconsideration Appeal - Due to extenuating circumstances the FAFSA is not longer an accurate estimate of the family's ability to provide support.
3. Dependency Appeal -The student seeks to be independent for purposes of evaluating FAFSA data.
4. Reasonable Academic Progress Appeal -A student who fails to meet Reasonable Academic Progress standards can seek to appeal their eligibility for financial aid.