Filing an Appeal
Loyola's Office of Student Financial Assistance is committed to helping you deal with unexpected or unusual financial situations.
Spring 2012 Registration/Hardship Request
Students who enrolled in Fall 2011 but have have not re-enrolled for the Spring 2012 term are given assistance to complete registration for Spring in two ways:
1) Removing the holds on registration
2) Re-reviewing the financial aid for additional hardship funds
If you plan to enroll in Spring 2012, as soon as holds are removed, click here. The Financial Aid Office will handle both actions and contact you when the hold is removed and registration is opened.
Special Circumstance Appeal for the 2011-2012 Academic year
If your family has experienced a change of circumstance affect your financial situation (loss of employment, excessive medical bills, death of a parent, etc.), you may complete a 2011-2012 Special Circumstance Appeal to request a reevaluation of your financial aid eligibility.
The form allows you to describe the financial changes in detail and the impact it has on your ability to meet your educational expenses. Appropriate documentation (i.e., federal tax returns, medical bills, unemployment benefits statements) is required.
The review process for appeals can be up to 7-10 business days from the time an appeal with all supporting documents is received. Any award adjustment will be contingent upon your eligibility and the availability of funds.