Appeals & Special Circumstances
Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal
Students that have not met SAP Standards according to the SWC SAP Policy have the right to appeal to continue on financial aid on a probationary status.
2021-2022 Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal form (MySWC login and one-time account creation required)
SAP Appeal Deadlines
| 2020-2021 Deadlines | 2021-2022 Deadlines | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2020 | November 20, 2020 | Fall 2021 | To be determined |
| Spring 2021 | April 23, 2021 | Spring 2022 | To be determined |
| Summer 2021 | July 26, 2021 | Summer 2022 | To be determined |
Helpful Videos: https://swccd.financialaidtv.com/play/49520-appeal-process-satisfactory-academic-progress-sap/68861-what-appeal
Unusual Enrollment Appeal
2020-2021 Unusual Enrollment History Appeal form
Submit this appeal if it was determined that you did not earn academic credit at one, or more, of your previously attended institutions.
Helpful Videos: https://swccd.financialaidtv.com/play/1561-eligibility/13874-unusual-enrollment-history-ueh
Dependency Override
The DOE (Department of Education) allows schools to exercise “Professional Judgment” in determining a student’s dependency status in certain situations where the relationship between you and your parent(s) has been compromised in a serious and ongoing way. Dependency Override’s are evaluated annually on a case-by-case bases and require third party verification. If you are unable to obtain third party verification please schedule an appointment with a Financial Aid Specialist by contacting the financial aid office.
| 2020-2021 Appeal | 2021-2022 Appeal |
| 2020-2021 Dependency Override Appeal form | 2021-2022 Dependency Override Appeal form (MySWC login and one-time account creation required) |
Dependency Override Appeal Deadlines
| 2020-2021 Deadlines | 2021-2022 Deadlines | ||
| Fall 2020 | November 20, 2020 | Fall 2021 | To be determined |
| Spring 2021 | April 23, 2021 | Spring 2022 | To be determined |
| Summer 2021 | July 26, 2021 | Summer 2022 | To be determined |
Projected Year Income Request
The Financial Aid Office may be able to adjust data items used to calculate your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and your financial need if special circumstances exist that affect your ability to contribute towards the cost of education. Your Financial Aid file MUST be complete before you can submit a Special Circumstances Request.
| 2020-2021 Appeals | 2021-2022 Appeals |
| 2020-2021 Student Income Change Appeal form (PDF) |
2021-2022 Student Income Change Appeal form (MySWC login and one-time account creation required) |
| 2020-2021 Parent Income Change Appeal form (PDF) |
2021-2022 Parent Income Change Appeal form (PDF) |
Income Appeal Deadlines
| 2020-2021 Deadlines | 2021-2022 Deadlines | ||
| Fall 2020 | November 20, 2020 | Fall 2021 | To be determined |
| Spring 2021 | April 23, 2021 | Spring 2022 | To be determined |
| Summer 2021 | July 26, 2021 | Summer 2022 | To be determined |
Budget Appeals
The Financial Aid Office may be able to adjust data items used to calculate your Cost of Attendance (COA) or "budget" if special circumstances exist that make your Cost of Attendance higher than what we would normally project. Your Financial Aid file MUST be complete before you can submit a Budget Appeal.
| 2020-2021 Appeal | 2021-2021 Appeal |
| 2020-2021 Budget Appeal (PDF) |
2021-2022 Budget Appeal (MySWC login and one-time account creation required) |
Budget Appeal Deadlines
| 2020-2021 Deadlines | 2021-2022 Deadlines | ||
| Fall 2020 | November 20, 2020 | Fall 2021 | To be determined |
| Spring 2021 | April 23, 2021 | Spring 2022 | To be determined |
| Summer 2021 | July 26, 2021 | Summer 2022 | To be determined |
SWC Promise Grant Appeal
Use this form to appeal the loss of SWC Promise Grant:
2021-2022 SWC Promise Grant Appeal
SWC Promise Grant Appeal Deadlines
| 2020-2021 Deadlines | 2021-2022 Deadlines | ||
| Fall 2020 | November 20, 2020 | Fall 2021 | To be determined |
| Spring 2021 | April 23, 2021 | Spring 2022 | To be determined |
California College Promise Grant (CCPG) Appeal
Use this form to appeal the loss of CCPG Fee Waiver (Formerly BOG Fee Waiver): 2021-2022 CCPG Appeal
Homelessness & Unaccompanied Youth
DOE (Department of Education), allows schools to exercise “Professional Judgment” in determining a student’s dependency status as it relates to homelessness and or unaccompanied youth. If you are a 1) unaccompanied and homeless, or 2) unaccompanied, self-supporting, and at-risk of homelessness youth please contact the Financial aid office to schedule an online appointment to meet with the Homeless Liaison for determination of status by contacting the financial aid office.