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Other Financial Aid Appeal

The purpose of this form is to address any special circumstances that were beyond you or your families control that may have affected your ability to retain certain financial aid. All questions below are required for appeal consideration

NOTE: This form is only for students who are currently attending ACU. If you are an incoming undergraduate or graduate student and you have not yet attended your first class, please contact ACU Undergraduate Admissions (325-674-2299) or ACU Graduate Admissions (325-674-6911) for assistance.

The Appeals Committee meets weekly to review all submissions. The committee consists of representatives from multiple campus offices including Academic Advising, Financial Aid Counseling, SOAR, and Student Success. We review your situation holistically to determine how we can best serve you.

Student Information:

ACU Banner ID

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Mobile Number

Birthdate

Classification

Freshman

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

Major

Minor

Reason for Appeal:

Select the best reason for submitting this appeal.

My GPA dropped below my ACU scholarship renewal requirements

I have received my aid for 8 long semesters but still need the aid to complete my degree

I have received my aid for 6 long semesters but still need the aid to complete my degree

I have other concerns about my financial aid

Additional Information:

Have you completed your FAFSA?

Yes

Have you filled out your Awarded Application?

Yes

Appeal and Financial Information:

How many previous financial appeals have you had.

What semester and year is this appeal for?

Do you plan to accept all of your federal loans as part of your financial aid award?

Yes

I have already accepted my federal loans

Federal loans were not offered in my award package

How much more can you contribute to your education by the end of the semester?

Please provide a detailed explanation of your need for additional financial aid:

Explain any extenuating circumstances that require you to request additional funds beyond the usual time limit or why you need more aid than previously awarded.

Please upload any documents to help support your appeal (optional).

Examples include:

medical records
letters from a mental health professional
letters of recommendation from an ACU faculty or staff
other academic/financial documents

Certification and Signature:

By signing this form, I certify that all the information reported on this form is complete and accurate to the best of my ability. I understand that if I provide false or misleading information on this form, my appeal will be automatically declined.

I understand that ACU Financial Aid for undergraduate students is meant to assist in obtaining my degree in 4 years, (8 long semesters or less). I understand that adding double majors, picking up a minor, or changing majors late in my collegiate career is not considered an special circumstance out of my control that may warrant additional aid or the extension of my aid.

Please print your name below. By electronically entering your name, you verify this is your electronic signature and submission of your Financial Aid Appeal.