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• 2019/2020 Forms

  New for the 2019/2020 aid year, most financial aid forms will now be completed electronically. Ready to complete your outstanding financial aid tasks online, with secure document upload from any device, and e-sign capabilities? So are we! Open or view your new Financial Aid Account(opens in new window).

  If for some reason you are unable to create a Financial Aid Account or upload documents, please contact our office for assistance at 530-898-6451. Once all forms are submitted, your file will be reviewed within eight weeks.

  A few forms for the 2019/2020 aid year are provided in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. Download the free Acrobat Reader if you don't already have it.
   

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  Appeal Forms

  • • Exceptional Circumstances: Income Reduction or Non-Reimbursed Medical/Dental/Vision or Support of Extended Family Members
      1. To request one of these appeals select the button on your Financial Aid Account and select “Family Contribution Appeal”. 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).
      2. After selecting “Family Contribution Appeal” enter a very short description, then click submit.
      3. Directly below the Chico State logo, click the “2019-2020 Family Contribution Appeal” tab and select the option that applies to your circumstances.
      4. Follow the directions, then print and sign the appeal form and upload to your account. Note: If you type on the form rather than hand-write on it, your typing will not save to your computer, so be sure to print the form and then sign it.
      5. Upload a personal statement.
      6. Upload supporting documentation as outlined on the appeal form you completed.
      7. Finish your appeal by clicking the “submit” button at the bottom.
      8. Appeals will be reviewed in the order received starting in October. For more information visit our appeals web page.  
      9. Call us at 530-898-6451 if you have any questions.

  • Exceptional Circumstances: Child Care Expenses/Elementary/Secondary School Tuition or Student Change in Marital Status or Travel Adjustment
    1. To request one of these appeals select the button on your Financial Aid Account and select the appropriate appeal. 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).
    2. After selecting the appeal; enter a very short description, then click submit.
    3. Directly below the Chico State logo, click the tab with your appeal.
    4. Follow the directions, then print and sign the appeal form and upload to your account. Note: If you type on the form rather than hand-write on it, your typing will not save to your computer, so be sure to print the form and then sign it.
    5. Upload a personal statement.
    6. Upload supporting documentation if required.
    7. Finish your appeal by clicking the “submit” button at the bottom.
    8. Appeals will be reviewed in the order received starting in October. For more information visit our appeals web page.  
    9. Call us at 530-898-6451 if you have any questions.
  • Maximum Unit Appeal (PDF)
  • Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal (PDF)

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  Parent Forms

  • Parent - PLUS Loan Application (PDF)
  • Parent - Plus Loan Denial (PDF)

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  Student Forms

  • Checklist for Students 2019-2020 (PDF)
  • Checklist for Dream Students 2019-2020 (PDF)
  • Computer Budget Adjustment Form (electronic form)
  • Consortium Agreement Request (PDF)
  • Enrollment Update Form (electronic form)
  • GMAT Fee Waiver Application (PDF)
  • Student - Short-Term Loan Information & Application Link
  • Student - Federal Direct Stafford Loan Application(opens in new window) (electronic form)

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  General Verification Forms

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  Other Forms and Information

  1. • Authorization to Release Information 2019-20 (PDF)
     • Authorization to Release Information - 3rd Party 2019-20 (PDF)
     • Budget Planning Worksheet for Undergraduate Students 2019-20 (PDF)
     • IRS Data Retrieval Option for 2019-20 FAFSA (PDF)
     • Verification of Tax Information (PDF)

• 2020/2021 Forms

  Most financial aid forms will now be completed electronically. Ready to complete your outstanding financial aid tasks online, with secure document upload from any device, and e-sign capabilities? So are we! Open or view your new Financial Aid Account(opens in new window).

  If for some reason you are unable to create a Financial Aid Account or upload documents, please contact our office for assistance at 530-898-6451. Once all forms are submitted, your file will be reviewed within eight weeks.

  A few forms for the 2019/2020 aid year are provided in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. Download the free Acrobat Reader if you don't already have it.
   

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  Appeal Forms

  • • Dependency Status Appeal (PDF)

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  Student Forms

  • • Checklist for Students 2020-2021 (PDF)
    • Checklist for Dream Students 2020-2021 (PDF)

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  Other Forms and Information

  • • Authorization to Release Information 2020-21 (PDF)
    • IRS Data Retrieval Option for 2020-21 FAFSA (PDF)
    • Verification of Tax Information (PDF)