Revising Your Financial Aid

You may complete the Cost of Attendance appeal form to request a review of your financial aid if you are able to document that your costs differ from the standard cost of attendance figures.

Examples of reasons to request the Cost of Attendance Adjustment:

• Technology expenses: Computer, laptop, wifi or other tech needs
• Educational expenses: required books, supplies and/or materials
• Rent/mortgage expenses: expenses that exceed the $1,148/month for undergraduate and $1,344/month for most graduate and professional students. (maximum amount considered is $1,632/month)
• Child care expenses: incurred expenses for dependents who are 13 years and younger

Student Technology grant opportunity 

Students who submit a cost of attendance appeal for technology expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic may be considered for a student technology grant, pending eligibility.

Student technology grant eligibility:

• Currently receiving financial aid with a verified FAFSA/TASFA for the award year.
• Student demonstrates financial need at the time of appeal and eligibility review. (Cost of Attendance (COA) – Expected Family Contribution (EFC) = Need).
• Grants are awarded in the amounts of $1,000 for a computer/laptop and $500 for technology peripherals (webcam, hardware, software, hotspots, etc.), or $1,500 for both technology needs.
• Only one request for the same need is considered during the period of undergraduate or graduate studies.
• UT for Me Powered by Dell Scholars receive laptops through the program and are ineligible for this grant for a computer but may submit a request for technology peripherals.
• Review of eligibility for the grant will begin on September 11, 2020 (12th class day). Grant funds are not guaranteed and are awarded as long as funds remain available.

After you have completed either your FAFSA or TASFA, the Reduction in Income Appeal form can be completed to request a review and possible adjustment to your Expected Family Contribution if either the student and/or parent income changes are based on extenuating circumstances related to the specific academic year.

If you have questions if this is the right appeal form to fill out, contact Texas One Stop

After you have completed either your FAFSA or TASFA, the Additional Expenses Appeal form can be completed to request a review and possible adjustment to your Expected Family Contribution based on additional expenses incurred related to the specific academic year.

Those additional expenses may include:

• Unusual medical expenses
• Private school tuition expenses
• Other various debts

If you have questions if this is the right appeal form to fill out, contact Texas One Stop

When you complete your FAFSA, you receive a dependency status of either dependent or independent. If you do not meet the definition of an independent student, but you believe you have extenuating circumstances that should be considered when determining your dependency status, fill out an Dependency Status Change Appeal form.

If you have questions if this is the right appeal form to fill out, contact Texas One Stop