How Can I Get My Financial Aid Back If it Is Terminated?
- 1). Contact the office that handled your financial aid request or disbursement and ask the representative for the termination reason. If you already know the reason, explain your situation to the representative, providing as many details as possible about the events leading up to the termination; for example, failure to meet an obligation because of extenuating circumstances such an illness or the death of a family member.
- 2). Ask the representative if you can appeal the decision, or ask for an investigation if you believe the termination is an error. If your situation warrants an appeal or investigation, ask for detailed instructions about the process. If the termination resulted from an error or extenuating circumstances, also ask whether a faster appeal or investigation process is available to reduce the amount of time that you're negatively impacted by the cessation of the aid.
- 3). Follow the representative's initial instructions to file the appeal or ask for an investigation and any other instructions you receive during the process. For example, you may need to complete and file appeal or investigation request paperwork within a certain time frame, completely resubmit your application for financial aid or attend a hearing.
- 4). Wait for the decision, and then proceed as directed by the institution or lender. If the institution or lender decides to reinstate your aid, make note of any new terms, and find out if you can receive the aid retroactive to the date of termination.
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