Appeal for Independent Status
Students classified as dependent may petition to be reclassified as independent for purposes of determining financial aid eligibility based on specific adverse family situations. Adverse situations include circumstances where all financial and emotional contact with your parents has been severed. Students may request an appeal by logging in to MyAid Verify and clicking on the “Request” button and selecting the “Dependency Appeal” option. You will be required to provide a statement explaining your situation in addition to the supporting documentation as listed below. Please allow 4-6 weeks for your appeal to be reviewed.
Please contact the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office at (831)459-2963 for additional information or if you have questions.
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Documents required for evaluation |
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Please provide a detailed statement that includes the following:
In addition, please upload letters from two professional third parties who:
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