2021 Financial Aid Appeal

2020 - 2021 Financial Aid Appeal

The following form is for any Otis College student who is attending in the 20-21 Academic Year (Fall 2020 and Spring 2021) and wishes to appeal for additional financial assistance.

Special update to appeal process due to COVID-19: if you are experiencing hardship due to COVID-19, please fill out this form and select “hardship due to COVID-19”. For the required documentation section of this form, please upload any information you feel will help the committee understand your situation.

If you would like to discuss your situation or would like guidance through the appeal process, please schedule an appointment with the One Stop.

General Information about the Appeal Process

U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents:

Students who use federal aid must submit a 2020-2021 FAFSA
Parent PLUS Loan Applications available online (upload denial letter if denied)
Graduate Plus Loan Application available online (for Graduate Students Only)
You may be asked to provide proof that you have “exhausted all other avenues of support”
- Proof of loan denial may be required
- If you have been approved for student loans but did not accept these awards, please explain why
Attach any supporting documents you have

Note: If you or your parent/guardian has had a decrease in income, such as a loss of employment or loss of a family member, or approved for unemployment benefits, you may also be eligible for additional federal aid – this process is called an "Income Adjustment". Please review the 2020-2021 Income Adjustment Request instructions for eligibility criteria and requirements.

F-1 International Students: Federal regulations require that all F-1 students show proof of financial support for tuition and living expenses to be eligible to apply for an F-1 visa and maintain F-1 status upon arrival to Otis College.

Proof of Extenuating Circumstances: Provide proof of extenuating or unforeseen circumstance that results in additional financial burden such as loss of employment, loss of business revenue, impact of COVID-19 on family or environment, medical or health related expenses, travel or unforeseen expenses with transportation, or additional cost due to unique situations outside of student’s control.

Please allow 10 business days for a decision. If additional information is required for the committee, you will be contacted by The One Stop. Scholarship funds must be used for tuition and fee expenses first. Only appeals approved under the COVID-19 Emergency Fund policy may result in refunds to assist with student living expenses.

Student Name*

First Name

Last Name

Email*

Otis ID Number*

Your 9-character student ID starts with X; do not include the hyphen.

Major*

Requesting an appeal amount for the following amount:*

I am a:*

Incoming NEW Student Continuing Student International Student - Continuing

Other:

Reason for applying*

Competitive Offer (Incoming NEW students only) Private Loan or PLUS Loan Denial Family Hardship Hardship due to COVID-19

Other:

(check all that apply, explain on the next section and provide documentation when possible)

Upload documentation of hardship No File Chosen

File uploads may not work on some mobile devices.

This step is preferred. Please ensure your document is legible. (Example: proof of loan denial, no other resources, etc.)

PERSONAL STATEMENT (To be completed by the student)

Please explain why you are appealing for additional financial aid and what challenges you face that support your reasons for appeal. Include as much relevant information as possible, and explain how the appeal would assist you with your endeavors at Otis College.

Please attach any supporting documents.

Other Supporting Documents No File Chosen

File uploads may not work on some mobile devices.

Please use this (optional) document upload to provide additional competitive offers if you have received more than one.

Signature

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2020 - 2021 Financial Aid Appeal

PERSONAL STATEMENT (To be completed by the student)

to be completed by ONE STOP

For Appeals Committee