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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*
Your 9-character student ID starts with X; do not include the hyphen.
I am a:*
Reason for applying*
(check all that apply, explain on the next section and provide documentation when possible)
No File Chosen
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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 attach any supporting documents.
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Please use this (optional) document upload to provide additional competitive offers if you have received more than one.
If appeal is granted, I authorize the award to be applied to any outstanding balance in my student account.. *
Use your mouse or finger to draw your signature above

to be completed by ONE STOP

Class Level
SOAHSCH
SAARRAT
RPAAWRD
RPAAWRD
Dependancy?
List student's state from SPAIDEN
any additional notes for committee - review RHACOMM for any notes from Fin Aid
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File uploads may not work on some mobile devices.

For Appeals Committee

Please fill out the following after the committee meets.

Decision
Pending Information (if applicable)
Fund Type
Cancel
Confirm