What are the grounds for appealing my student loan?
There are various grounds for appeal; however, only certain circumstances will typically result in a reassessment. • Loans can be appealed if there has been a change in financial status due to medical costs, loss of job, separation from spouse, extra courses picked up, etc. • The Students Finance Board will not grant additional funding for the purchase of a new car, paying off a bank loan, credit cards or money spent on Christmas. • If you are not sure if your circumstances qualify as grounds for an appeal, you may ask a Financial Aid Advisor at the Student Financial Resources Centre in 1-80 SUB. • To appeal, fill out a “Change of Circumstance form, which can be downloaded in PDF format from the ALIS website or picked up at the Student Financial Resources Centre in 1-80 SUB. • How to fill out the Change of Circumstance form: • You will need to fill out the personal information section and the financial information that has changed since the original application. • You may write in the
