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Appeals & Forms

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Are you looking for 2024-25 Forms? Click below 

Click here for 2024-25 

Document Submission

Webforms are submitted electronically. If you are required to submit a PDF you may choose from the following submission methods:

  • Submit documents electronically through the "Secure Electronic Document Submission Platform"

Secure Electronic Document Submission Platform

  • In Person: Visit  Contact us  for our office hours.
  • Drop Box: Accessible 24 hours a day and is located outside near the main entrance to our office, faces the outdoor courtyard near Carl's Jr. If you will be submitting documents in the drop box ensure all documents include your CWID. Documents are checked early mornings and before office closure. 

Appeals take between 4 to 6 weeks to process, and general forms take between 7 to 10 business days. 

General Forms

Award Adjustment Request

Use this form to make adjustments to your awards such as: cancellation or reduction of loans, changes in award period, or reinstatement of aid. See form for complete instructions.  Change name?

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Request to Cancel Financial Aid

Use this form if you will not be attending CSUF for Fall/Spring and need to request full cancellation of your financial aid application for the academic year.

Download PDF

TEACH Grant Certification

The form is used for students' who are participating in the TEACH Program and have completed the requirements to apply for a TEACH Grant.

Download PDF

Golden State Teacher Grant Certification

Complete this form every year to get your Golden State Teacher Grant (GSTG) processed. The GSTG awards up to $20,000 to students enrolled in an approved teaching credential program.

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Fall 2024 Term Concurrent Enrollment 

Add Summary of what this form is form. This form is ONLY necessary when:

  • You are Pell or Cal Grant eligible
  • You are enrolled in 6-11 units at Cal State Fullerton
  • You have not  transferred 70 or more community college units to Cal State Fullerton

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Loan Forms

Federal Direct Loan Request Form

Use this form to request an increase or reinstatement of the Federal Direct Loans for the 2024-25 academic year.

Download PDF

Parent PLUS Loan Request Form

This form needs to be submited after your parents applied and were approved for a Parent PLUS Loan. Parents who were denied and are requesting additional Federal Unsub Loan will also need to submit this form to be considered. Parent PLUS loans will not be processed into a students account until CSUF Office of Financial Aid has received this form. 

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Graduate PLUS Loan Request Form

This form needs to be submited after you (the Graduate student) applied and were approved for a Graduate PLUS Loan. Graduate PLUS loans will not be processed into a students account until CSUF Office of Financial Aid has received this form

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Private Loan Change Request

Submit this form if you would like to make changes to your private loan. We will only process downward adjustments, please contact your lender for any new loan request.

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2025 Summer Loan Request

Use this form if you have not borrowed your federal loans up to your annual loan limit, and would like to receive the remainder during the summer term.  

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Financial Aid Appeals

Reasons to submit an appeal:

  • Changes in income or family circumstance since 2022, 2024-25 applicants. 
  • Additional educational expenses not been included in your Cost of Attendance.
  • Changes in Dependency Status.
  • Changes in your housing plan. 

Cost of Attendance Appeal

Use this form if you have additional expenses that is beyond the standard budget given to you based on your financial aid application. Educational expenses must be incurred during the academic year the change is being requested.

Examples of additional expenses include: Medical, Dental, or Vision Care Expenses; Car Repair Expenses; Excessive Mileage; Child Care; Books and Supplies in Excess of Standard; and/or One-Time Computer Expense. Appeals must include receipts, billing statements, or other forms of documentation that can verify the expense incurred.

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Housing Update

Use this form if you had a change in your housing. You can use this form to update your housing plan which may result in modified financial aid eligibility. If living on campus, your housing status will be verified by Student Housing during the Summer before attendance. No form is necessary for on campus verification.”

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Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal (SAP)

Use this form to request an exception to the Satisfactory Academic Progress if your eligibility for financial aid has been terminated. You may also use this form to appeal to request a SAP re-calculation with additional units earned. See form for complete instructions.

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Unit Cap Appeal

Use this form to request an extension of financial aid eligibility beyond the standard “unit cap” for your academic program if you.

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Projected Year Income Appeal Information

If there has been a significant reduction to your (student or parent) income from what was reported on the FAFSA or CADAA applications, call us at 657-278-3125 to speak to one of our Financial Aid Representatives during phone hours to schedule an appointment with a counselor to discuss the possibility of a Projected Year Income Appeal.

In preparation for your meeting, have a typed statement explaining your circumstances, any documentation relevant to your case, including tax forms that show the reduction in income. The counselor may request additional documents.

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Dependency Appeal

You should complete this form if you are currently considered a dependent student for financial aid purposes, but believe you have exceptional circumstances which warrant a review of your dependency status for 2024-25.

If you have already been approved for a Dependency Override, you do not have to submit this form to re-affirm your circumstances for 2025-26. To understand more information on the difference between dependent and independent, select: 

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2025-26 Forms and Instructions

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Financial Aid Appeals

Carefully read the instructions of the appeal you will submit to ensure it applies to your situation and all applicable documents are included to avoid delays. Processing time is generally 2 to 4 weeks, but can take up 6 weeks.

Explore details about the different types of Financial Aid appeals available for students. 

Reasons to submit an appeal:

  • Changes in income or family circumstance. 
  • Additional educational expenses not included in your Cost of Attendance.
  • Changes in Dependency Status.

Cost of Attendance Appeal

Use this form if you have additional expenses that is beyond the standard budget given to you based on your financial aid application. Educational expenses must be incurred during the academic year the change is being requested.

Examples of additional expenses include: Medical, Dental, or Vision Care Expenses; Car Repair Expenses; Excessive Mileage; Child Care; Books and Supplies in Excess of Standard; and/or One-Time Computer Expense. Appeals must include receipts, billing statements, or other forms of documentation that can verify the expense incurred.

More Information

Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal (SAP)

Use this form to request an exception to the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy if your eligibility for financial aid has been terminated. You may also use this form to appeal to request a SAP re-calculation with additional units earned. See form for complete instructions.

More Information

Projected Year Income Appeal Information

If there has been a significant reduction to your (student or parent) income from what was reported on the FAFSA or CADAA applications, call us at 657-278-3125 to speak to one of our Financial Aid Representatives during phone hours to schedule an appointment with a counselor to discuss the possibility of a Projected Year Income Appeal.

For 2025-26 Income Appeals, you can contact us on or after June 9, 2025. 

In preparation for your meeting, have a typed statement explaining your circumstances, any documentation relevant to your case, including tax forms that show the reduction in income. The counselor may request additional documents.

More information

Unusual Circumstance Appeal

You should complete this form if you are currently considered a dependent student for financial aid purposes, but believe you have unusual circumstances which warrant a review of your dependency status.

If you have already been approved for a determination of Independence, you do not have to submit this form to re-affirm your circumstances for 2025-26.

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Loan Forms

Carefully read the instructions to the form you will be submitting. Please allow 7 to 10 business days for your forms to be processed.

Federal Direct Loan Request Form

Use this form to request an increase or reinstatement of the Federal Direct Loans for the 2025-26 academic year.

Coming Soon

Parent PLUS Loan Request Form

This form needs to be submited after your parents applied and were approved for a Parent PLUS Loan. Parents who were denied and are requesting additional Federal Unsub Loan will also need to submit this form to be considered. Parent PLUS loans will not be processed into a students account until CSUF Office of Financial Aid has received this form. 

Coming Soon

Graduate PLUS Loan Request Form

This form needs to be submited after you (the Graduate student) applied and were approved for a Graduate PLUS Loan. Graduate PLUS loans will not be processed into a students account until CSUF Office of Financial Aid has received this form

Coming Soon

Private Loan Change Request

Submit this form if you would like to make changes to your private loan. We will only process downward adjustments, please contact your lender for any new loan request.

Coming Soon

2026 Summer Loan Request

Use this form if you have not borrowed your federal loans up to your annual loan limit, and would like to receive the remainder during the summer term.  

Coming Soon

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General Forms

Carefully read the instructions to the form you will be submitting. Please allow 7 to 10 business days for your forms to be processed. 

 

Award Adjustment Request

Use this form to make adjustments to your awards such as: cancellation or reduction of loans, changes in award period, or reinstatement of aid. See form for complete instructions.

Coming Soon

Request to Cancel Financial Aid

Use this form if you will not be attending CSUF for Fall/Spring and need to request full cancellation of your financial aid application for the academic year.

Coming Soon

TEACH Grant Certification

The form is used for students' who are participating in the TEACH Program and have completed the requirements to apply for a TEACH Grant.

Coming Soon

Golden State Teacher Grant Certification

Complete this form every year to get your Golden State Teacher Grant (GSTG) processed. The GSTG awards up to $20,000 to students enrolled in an approved teaching credential program.

Coming Soon

Fall 2025 Term Concurrent Enrollment 

Add Summary of what this form is form. This form is ONLY necessary when:

  • You are Pell or Cal Grant eligible
  • You are enrolled in 6-11 units at Cal State Fullerton
  • You have not  transferred 70 or more community college units to Cal State Fullerton

Coming Soon

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