Special Circumstances and Appeals
These pages have helpful information to guide you in the financial aid appeal process when you are unable to fully and accurately represent your own and/or your family’s circumstances on your financial aid application.
In this case, you will follow up with the financial aid office by submitting an appeal letter to have them consider your own situation.
Presentation
Financial Aid Appeals and Swift Tool
Started in 2020, SwiftStudent is the only free, central repository of financial aid appeals/requests letter templates for students.
By the end of this presentation, you will be able to:
- define what an appeal is
- learn how to use Swift Student as a tool for you
- understand the financial aid appeal process
- know the types of appeals available with Swift Student
- learn about free tools and templates available on Swift Student
Handout
Special Circumstances and Appeals
FAFSA and WASFA do not give applicants an opportunity to account for different financial and family configurations.
This handout will guide you through a number of circumstances you or your family may be experiencing. Use this resource to learn how to address special circumstances and how to submit an appeal with the financial aid office.