Appeals Questionnaire Appeal Determination Questionnaire Below are a series of questions to guide you to the appeal that is most relevant to your situation. Additional information about the Cost of Attendance Appeal and Special Circumstance Appeal can be found in the subsequent sections of this webpage.Have you completed your FAFSA or Institutional Aid Application for Undocumented Students?(Required) Yes No You must complete and submit the FAFSA for the current academic year before submitting an appeal.Have you received your financial aid offer?(Required) Yes No You must have received an initial aid offer before proceeding with either of these appeals.Do you have additional expenses that are not included in the Cost of Attendance?(Required) Childcare or eldercare expenses – include a letter from childcare or eldercare provider detailing agreement (including fee, hours, etc.) Additional transportation expenses – include a letter indicating mileage, frequency of travel, reason for travel, and a printout of the route’s mileage from MapQuest, Google Maps, etc. Additional books and supplies – include copies of course syllabus and bookstore price list or receipts that show your expenses exceed the standard allowance Additional expenses related to an internship – include a letter indicating costs, such as transportation, clothing (if required to participate in internship program) Additional rental/mortgage expenses – include a copy of signed lease or mortgage statement Computer purchase – include a dated sales receipt outlining specific item(s) purchased, or a printed estimate for a potential purchase ($2,000 maximum purchase allowance) Yes Yes, but I am also experiencing a severe financial hardship due to extenuating circumstances No You may be eligible for a Cost of Attendance Increase. Please complete: Appeal for Increased Cost of Attendance Form Are you facing Special Circumstances which may include one of the following?(Required) Changes in family structure (e.g., death, divorce or legal separation) that occurred after the tax year included on the FAFSA or Institutional Aid Application. Changes in untaxed income (e.g., child support) Unusual expenses that occurred in the FAFSA or Institutional Aid Application related tax year (e.g., medical and/or dental expenses not covered by insurance, costs associated with a natural disaster) One-time IRA/Pension Withdrawal Changes to employment status resulting in reduced or zero earnings for 2025 (i.e., change in job or lay-off) compared to the tax year (2023) included on the FAFSA Yes No Unable to offer additional aid. Please review the Additional Financing Options page for more information regarding private loans, payment plans and other methods.Is your Student Aid Index 0 or below (i.e., a negative number)?(Required)To find your Student Aid Index, please review your FAFSA Submission Summary on the first page. If you completed the Institutional Aid Application, please confirm the Student Aid Index with One Stop Student Services at onestop@uconn.edu. Yes No We are unable to offer additional aid as you are receiving the highest amount of financial aid available. Please review the Additional Financing Options page for more information regarding private loans, payment plans and other options. You may be eligible to be considered for additional need-based financial aid. Please complete: Special Circumstances Appeal NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.