Changes may occur in a family`s financial situation throughout the year. Therefore, students may wish to appeal their financial aid award. This may be done by submitting a detailed letter (with figures) or by requesting an appointment with a financial aid counselor. It is university and federal policy that students cannot receive assistance in excess of their calculated financial need.

If unusual situations occur, such as loss of employment, death, incapacitation of a wage earner, or loss of some form of untaxed income, the Office of Financial Aid will provide professional advice on how forms can be reprocessed with the state and federal government. Students are encouraged to make an appointment with a financial aid counselor to discuss these situations.

Students are required to report all changes in financial resources or other financial assistance to their campus financial aid office as soon as they have knowledge of the change. Failure to do so may jeopardize continuation of all assistance.