Types of Special Circumstances Appeals

Student Aid Index (SAI) Appeal

The Student Aid Index (SAI) Appeal allows students and families to request a reevaluation of their financial aid eligibility if their current financial situation has significantly changed since the prior-prior-year tax data used on the FAFSA or TASFA.

Unusual Circumstance Appeal

The Unusual Circumstance Appeal allows students who indicated “yes” to the Student Unusual Circumstance question on the FAFSA to have their dependency status formally reviewed by the financial aid office.

Cost of Attendance Appeal

The Cost of Attendance (COA) Appeal allows students to request an adjustment to their estimated education-related expenses if their actual costs are higher than what Tarleton State’s published COA predicts.