Special Circumstances Appeal
Another appeal students can submit if there DEPOVR is denied
Unsubsidized Loan Only by Appeal
The main difference between UNSUBA and DEPOVR
DEPOVR allows students to receive all types of aid and be considered an independent student. UNSUBA only allows students to receive unsubsidized loans.
The age at which students are typically classified as dependents
24 and under
The reason a student would need to submit this form
-Their parent is unwilling to provide info on the FAFSA
-The parent has ended financial support of the student
-Denied DEPOVR
The policy/procedure for accepting a DEPOVR from another institution
- We can accept an override from another school for the same or prior award year
- It will only be valid for the processing award year
How unsub loan amounts are calculated if appeal is approved
Based on year in college (freshman, sophmore, junior+)
The three parts students need to submit with their DEPOVR
Personal statement, professional statement, third-party statement
The documentation students need to submit with this appeal
Signed statement from parent indicating why they cannot provide FAFSA info and when financial support for the student will stop
The section of the Higher Education Act under which administrators can grant this override
Section 480
The section of the Higher Education Act under which administrators can grant this exception
Section 479(A)