UEH Basics
What does UEH stand for?
Unusual Enrollment History
What is one common UEH issue?
Missing transcripts
What are the two common UEH ISIR codes?
276 and 277
What must students submit for UEH review?
Transcripts from prior schools
What happens if UEH is satisfied?
Student remains eligible for financial aid
Who requires UEH review?
U.S. Department of Education
What grade is typically required to count as earned credit?
D or better
Which UEH code allows possible exemptions?
276
Why can’t Financial Aid use admissions transcripts?
They may not include required verification details
What happens if UEH is not resolved?
Financial aid is denied
What triggers a UEH flag?
Using federal aid at multiple schools within 4 years
Why are appeals often rejected?
Missing signatures or incorrect format
Which UEH code has no exemptions?
277
What must be visible on unofficial transcripts?
URL and identifying information
What must students do if denied aid?
Use alternative funding
What system flags UEH?
FAFSA / ISIR
What issue delays financial aid eligibility most?
Failure to provide all transcripts
What determines which UEH code is reviewed?
The most recent ISIR
What document is used if transcripts cannot be obtained?
Letter of Clarification (LOC)
How many attempts are allowed for secondary review?
Three
What is the purpose of UEH review?
To confirm the student earned academic credit and used aid appropriately
What type of appeal is not accepted?
Appeals submitted before being selected for review
What happens if transcripts show no earned credit?
Student moves to secondary UEH review
Name one reason a transcript is rejected
Screenshot, missing name, wrong aid year, etc.
How can a student regain eligibility after denial?
Pay out of pocket, pass a course, and submit an appeal