Does HLS have a financial aid appeal process?
Yes, HLS does have an appeal process. You may appeal your financial aid award if you experience significant and/or unforeseen changes in your financial circumstances that affect your ability or your family’s ability to contribute towards the cost of your education. You may also appeal if you believe some important financial information was either not included with your original application or missed in our review of your original application. It is advisable that you discuss your appeal request with the financial aid office prior to submission so that we can give you guidance on how to proceed. While we must conform to federal and institutional guidelines and enforce HLS Financial Aid Policy consistently to ensure equity and fairness to all applicants, we are also committed to factoring in an individual student’s extenuating circumstances whenever possible and appropriate.
YES! HLS does have an appeal process. We have an Appeals Committee that meets weekly to review student appeal requests. You may appeal your financial aid award if you experience significant and/or unforeseen changes in your financial circumstances that affect your ability or your family’s ability to contribute towards the cost of your education. You may also appeal if you believe that some important financial information was either not included with your original application or missed in our review of your original application. It is advisable that you discuss your appeal request with your Financial Aid Officer prior to submission so that we can give you guidance on how to proceed. If your last name begins with the letters A-K, your financial aid officer is Susan Chin. If your last name begins with the letters L-Z, your financial aid officer is Janie Rangel. You can reach Susan or Janie by phone at (617) 495-4606. While we must conform to federal and institutional guidelines and enforc
