Financial Aid & Scholarship Office
Student Services Center, Room 250
530-898-6451
Fax: 530-898–6883
Financial Aid Email
finaid@csuchico.edu
Scholarships Email
scholarships@csuchico.edu

Open M, W, Th, F - closed Tues for processing
Phone 10 AM - 4 PM
Lobby open 8 AM - 5 PM

Mailing Address
Financial Aid & Scholarship Office
400 W. First St.
Chico, CA 95929–0705

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Cost of Attendance Appeal

Students may qualify for this Cost of Attendance appeal if they experience unplanned or higher costs:

the purchase of a personal computer needed for school
living expenses (food and housing) beyond your estimated cost of attendance
auto repairs expenses for your vehicle
other expenses

2025-26: This appeal will open on May 1, 2025 for 2025-26.

Please submit your appeal by the following date to allow sufficient time for processing:

Attending fall only - submit cost of attendance appeal by November 1, 2024
Attending fall and/or spring - submit a cost of attendance appeal by May 12, 2025

Once a decision has been made on your appeal, you will receive an email of the outcome. If your appeal is approved you will also received a revised financial aid offer via email. You can also monitor your financial aid in your Student Center.

Step by Step Instructions

Click the drop down box below for step by step instructions on how to complete your appeal.

Step by Step Instructions
1. Log in to your Financial Aid Account(opens in new window). If you have not logged into your Financial Aid Account before, you will need to create an account. (To create an account, enter your name exactly as it appears on your FAFSA or CADAA).
2. Click on the "Manage Requests" button at the top right corner of the screen
3. Click the plus sign to the right of "Professional Judgement: Special Circumstance - COA Appeal" for the appropriate academic year
4. Enter a short one-sentence reason for your appeal, then click submit
5. You will see the message "Your request has been successfully created!" Click "Ok"
6. Under "Needs Action" click the "Professional Judgement" box
7. Click the red bar with the words "Professional Judgement: Special Circumstances - Cost of Attendance Appeal"
8. Click "Fill Out"
9. Follow the instructions to complete the electronic form and e-sign it
10. Click "Submit". You will see a box with "Success". Read the message and click "Ok"
11. After submitting your appeal form be sure to upload any required supporting documentation
12. Finish your appeal by clicking the “submit” button at the bottom
Appeals will be reviewed in the order received. You will receive notice of our decision in your email.
Call us at 530-898-6451 if you have any questions.