Available 上诉 for Special Circumstances

 

Projected Year Income Appeal (家长 and Student)

Financial Aid 应用程序s use tax information from the prior-prior tax year to determine your financial aid eligibility. If there have been recent significant changes to your (student or parent) income from what was reported on the 2023-2024 FAFSA在新窗口中打开 or CA梦想法案在新窗口中打开 应用程序, this appeal form will help the financial aid office update your 应用程序 to reflect your family’s most accurate income up to date, according to the supporting documentation submitted.

请注意 : Students who already have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of 0 on their 2023-2024 FAFSA在新窗口中打开 or CA梦想法案在新窗口中打开 应用程序 are already receiving the maximum of financial aid and 符合条件的 to submit an Income Appeal, as it will not further increase financial aid eligibility.

适用的收入变化:

  • Separation from work due to layoff or termination

  • 收入的显著变化

  • Separation or divorce after submitting a financial aid 应用程序

  • Death of a parent after submitting a financial aid 应用程序

  • One-time income no longer applicable

Possible Documents that would need to be submitted

请注意: The financial aid Counselor  you meet with will determine required documents during the meeting.

  • Loss of Job/Unemployment/Job Change:

    • 终止信

    • 工资单

    • 遣散补偿金函

    • EDD失业通知书

  • Separation or divorce after filing financial aid 应用程序:

    • 法定离职文件, 律师的信, or utility bills that show parents live in separate residences OR a copy of the Divorce Decree that states the date of change in marital status

    • W-2 for the parent that provides more than 50% of the student support

    • 赡养费和/或子女抚养令

  • Death of parent after filing financial aid 应用程序:

    • Copy of death certificate or obituary

    • W-2为未亡父母

  • 其他情况:

    • 自付医疗费

      • 收据

If you are appealing a change in business income you may need to wait to file your appeal until after the next tax year has completed and you are able to obtain a tax transcript.

What is the process to submit my income appeal?

  • If you have been selected for verification, all students must first submit all verification documentation. Students selected can view the requirement by logging into their Student Homepage under “Tasks”

  • Call our office at (657) 278-3125 and our staff can help determine if an Income Appeal is right for your situation. If an income appeal is possible for your situation, we will assist you in scheduling an appointment with a Financial Aid Counselor.

  • 2023- 2024学年, students began meeting with Financial Aid Counselors regarding an Income Appeal, 6月19日开始, 2023. Based on your circumstances, the counselor may provide the form for the income appeal.

  • 请注意: Income Appeal processing time frame is between 6 to 8 weeks.

其他需要注意的资料:

  • 为你的会议做准备, please review this site and prepare a typed statement explaining your circumstances, any supporting documentation relevant to your case, and the reason the appeal should be considered. The counselor may request additional documents.

  • 形式 can be submitted in person in the 财政援助办公室 or through our online document submission platform after meeting with a Financial Aid counselor. 形式 with insufficient documentation will not be accepted, so please make sure all requested items and signatures are included prior to submission.

Other financial resources available:

基本需要服务 在新窗口中打开

  • Food assistance, CalFresh 应用程序 support, Temporary Housing, Basic Needs Grants

奖学金在新窗口中打开

Tuition Installment Payment Plan (TIPP)在新窗口中打开