How I wright financial aid petition for the college?

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How I wright financial aid petition for the college?

Answer 1

Oh my God.

First, take remedial courses in spelling and grammar, or this will be a travesty.

When you improve, go to the college of your choice and ask them.

Answer 2

It is usually a form you fill in, not a letter.

A financial aid petition is required if you wish to appeal a financial aid decision or request an additional loan (or an increase in student employment allocation).

A financial aid petition must be filed to request consideration for the following:

A change in an independent student's (or a dependent student's) family's financial situation (for example, a reduction in income, additional siblings, or a spouse who enters or returns to college) that occurred after the completion of the FAFSA or since initial CCA date of admission

Extraordinary medical or dental expenses

Child- or eldercare expenses while attending school

Out-of-state transportation expenses (non-California residents only)

Expenses associated with a learning disability

Study abroad expenses not included in the standard enrollment cost

Computer expenses related to CCA study

Documentation of your request must be provided (for example, receipts, bills, canceled checks, estimates from a service provider) . Petitions for extension to the maximum time frame to receive financial aid are not permitted. (See Satisfactory Academic Progress.)

About Reviewing Petitions: You may file only one petition for reevaluation; once a decision has been made on your request, additional petitions to the same request are not permitted.

Financial aid petitions are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. The earliest you can expect to hear about the action(s) taken is two weeks after submission; you will be notified in writing. Continuing students' submitted petitions for additional CCA assistance may be held for review until the end of September 2008. Priority for review is given to first-time financial aid recipients. Petitions for reevaluation are considered only after all other financial aid files have been awarded.

The absolute deadline for submitting a financial aid petition is 30 days prior to the completion of your last term (for example, April 2, 2009, for the 2008–09 academic year).

Filing a petition or letter of special circumstance does not guarantee your request will be granted; individual circumstances must meet federal and institutional policy guidelines and a resulting change in your financial aid eligibility must be documented in order for the Financial Aid Office to act on your petition.

Appeals for additional financial aid will not be considered unless all forms of previously offered financial aid have been accepted (federal work-study, PLUS loans, etc.). Additional aid can be awarded only if funds are available.

Print the downloadable 2008-09 Financial Aid Petition Form (PDF) and submit once completed.

Estimated Annual Income: If you are requesting a reevaluation based on your current year's income, an estimate of your total income for 2008 and documentation of income loss (layoff, resignation, termination notice, including your last paycheck stub) are required. Also required is a photocopy of your or your parents' (or legal guardian's) 2007 federal income tax return.

Please contact the Financial Aid Office to inquire about any and all specific required documentation for your request.

Dependency Override: In a few extenuating cases the Financial Aid Office can override your dependency status if you fail to meet the federal guidelines required for legal independent student status. In such cases the student is required to provide extensive documentation of estrangement from his or her parents, including providing the reason(s) why the student is self-supporting out of necessity, rather than voluntarily.

Allowable Budget Additions

Allowable budget additions can be used to supplement a student's estimated cost of education in order to borrow more. In general the total budget additions cannot under any circumstances exceed 60 percent of a student's standard budget.

Transportation: All public transportation to and from school and vehicle maintenance expenses (gas, oil, insurance, license) for commuting that exceed the standard transportation allowance. (Note: neither the cost of the vehicle itself nor any major repairs are applicable.)

Childcare: Reasonable allowance is made for childcare costs (transportation, lunches, etc.). Such costs pertain to children up to age 10 for weekday enrollment periods only. This budget addition can be accessed if both parents attend school full time or if one attends school full-time and the other is employed at least 25 hours per week. All expenses must be documented before they can be added as an additional expense.

Project Expenses: Project expenses can be considered with documentation of actual expenses over a two-month period, which determines a calculated average monthly expense that is applied to the student's enrollment period.

Medical, Dental & Psychotherapy Expenses: Such expenses can be added to the budget with adequate documentation. Expenses are intended to be for the student only, not family members, and can include costs of prescription drugs, medical insurance, glasses, psychotherapy, dental services, and pregnancy and childbirth. The allowable expenses are applicable to periods of enrollment only. Complete documentation must be received by the Financial Aid Office before these costs can be added.

Additional Costs for Students with Disabilities: Students with disabilities can have select additional expenses added to their standard budgets, such as additional books and supplies. Contact the Student Affairs Office for more information.

Computer: Computer and peripheral costs can be added to the budget.

Nonallowable Budget Items

The following items cannot be allowed in a student budget:

expenses for family members (other than childcare, as described above)

legal fees

pet expenses

vehicle purchase and vehicle repair (other than standard maintenance)