Financial Aid Appeals

Financial Aid Appeals The formula to determine federal financial aid eligibility is standard for all applicants. However, there is some flexibility, when appropriate, for financial aid administrators to exercise professional judgment on a case-by-case basis to override a student's dependency status and/or recalculate a student's eligibility for financial aid based on a reduced EFC. A financial aid appeal is a way for students to explain changes to income, life circumstances or unusual expenses that are not currently reflected on the FAFSA. Typically circumstances that warrant an appeal are very unusual and must be thoroughly documented. Family Contribution, Dependency, and Cost of Attendance Appeals are for Federal financial aid only.Alfred University and the Federal Government urge all students impacted by events such as (parent’s or student’s) unemployment, recent adverse change to marital status, reduced work hours, furlough, or the inability to work due to illness, to apply for a Federal financial aid appeal if eligible. Please view the information below to determine if a financial aid appeal will benefit you. You can also learn more about the various appeal options at Alfred University and how to apply online. Please note: Submitting an appeal does not guarantee that additional federal financial aid will be granted. You will need to provide adequate documentation for your appeal. **Supporting documentation is required for all special circumstance requests. All tax documentation must be signed.** The decision by the Office of Student Financial Aid is final and cannot be appealed to the U.S. Department of Education. To make an exception for subsequent academic years, a student must be able to demonstrate new or continued circumstances and have a FAFSA on file for the aid year in order to reapply. The only appeal type that applies to NYS TAP grant financial aid is the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeal. Family Contribution, Dependency, and Cost of Attendance Appeals are for Federal financial aid only. If you need to appeal the status of your TAP grant or other NYS Scholarship not related to SAP, please contact HESC directly. Ability to Benefit from an Appeal Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeal Family Contribution Appeal Dependency Appeal Cost of Attendance Appeal We'll Help You Find the Answers Contact Us Financial Aid Office 607-871-2159 [email protected] Alumni Hall Tom Kendziora Executive Director for Financial Aid (607) 871-2159 [email protected]