Professional Judgement Appeals

This appeal is used to document changes in income from one tax year to the next tax year or changes in the most current year.  This may be the result of loss of income or employment, separation or divorce, or death of a parent.  These are some examples and all appeals will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Appeals can be accessed and submitted  via the online financial aid portal.

在某些情况下, the unusual expenses you incur during an academic year may be considered in determining the amount of your financial aid eligibility.  A 金融援助 Specialist will evaluate your expenses and may make changes to your financial aid awards. 

Examples of additional expenses include: Medical, 牙科, or Vision Care Expenses; Car Repair Expenses; Excessive Mileage; Child Care; Books and Supplies in Excess of Standard limits; and/or One-Time Computer Expense.

上诉必须包括收据, 账单, or other forms of documentation that can verify the expense incurred.

Sometimes students who do not meet the federal criteria for independent status wish to be considered as an independent student. The dependency override appeal process allows a student with mitigating circumstances to appeal so they might be considered independent, even though they do not meet any of the independent student criteria on the financial aid applications. It is highly advised that you meet with a 金融援助 Specialist about your situation prior to submitting this appeal.

• Dependency override status must be renewed each year to confirm a student remains eligible for this special consideration.

What if I don’t have special circumstances, but my parents refuse to help me pay for college and won’t provide their information?

不幸的是, a parent’s refusal to assist a student with their college expenses is not sufficient to warrant a 依赖项重写. Federal financial aid applicants who are considered a dependent student and their parents did not provide information on the FAFSA application may be eligible for an Unsubsidized Loan.

登录你的 MyVcccd portal, then scroll down to Tools and select 网上财政援助帐户.

去  管理请求按钮

Select the type of appeal you would like to request.  Follow all the instructions and upload all supporting documents with your appeal.