FAMILY CONTRIBUTION APPEALS

Our team knows unexpected life changes can arise at any time, so if financial changes become a barrier to your educational goals, we’re prepared to help you through.

You can request a Family Contribution Appeal if:

• Your family is experiencing extenuating financial circumstances.

• Your family’s current income becomes substantially less after submitting your annual FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (CADAA).

An appeal will allow you to provide a written statement and documentation of your circumstances. Our office reviews appeals and documentation, and makes appropriate adjustments to financial aid offers when possible. The amount of support you could receive will depend on the change in your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) which cannot be reduced below $0.

Changes Generally Considered:

• Layoff/unemployment

• Disability

• Retirement

• Death

• Divorce/separation

• Child or spousal support

• Out of pocket medical costs not covered by insurance from between January and December of the prior calendar year. Expenses must not exceed medical expenses as allowed by financial aid regulations.