Financial Aid Appeals - Income Reduction and Dependency Override Appeals

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Professional Judgment Appeal

Professional Judgement Appeal Questionnaire

Professional Judgment refers to the authority of a school's financial aid administrator to adjust data elements on the FAFSA and to override a student's dependency status. These evaluations are done on case-by-case basis and with adequate documentation.

The decision of the financial aid administrator is final. There is no appeal. By law, neither the school's president nor the US Department of Education can override the financial aid administrator's decision.

If you have special circumstances that you would like to have evaluated by a financial aid administrator, please answer the questions below:

First Name:
Last Name:
Student ID:
Student Email:	Please provide your LACCD email address ending in "@student.laccd.edu"
Confirm Email:
Have you submitted your FAFSA?:	Yes No
Are You Requesting a Change of Dependency Status?: Yes No


Are you requesting an Income Reduction or Expected Family Contribution Appeal?: Yes No