Office of Financial Aid

A Cost of Attendance (COA) appeal allows students to request an adjustment to their estimated educational expenses used for financial aid calculations. If you have unique or additional costs that are not covered by the standard COA, you can submit an appeal to the financial aid office to be reviewed. All COA appeals require a detailed explanation and supporting documentation of your additional expenses. The following items can be taken into consideration for an increase in student’s cost of attendance:

• Living Expenses
  • Rent/Mortgage
  • Utilities
• Books, Course Material Supplies & Equipment
  • Computer: a one-time purchase as required by the degree program.
• Transportation/Travel
• Childcare Expenses
• Medical Care/Disability
• License, Certification, or First Professional Credentials

To submit a Cost of Attendance Appeal, log in to your Uconnect account and access Verify My FAFSA. To view a step-by-step guide, click here.

Students are notified of their appeal decision via their Dusty email address.