Professional Judgment
Santa Clara University understands that a family's financial circumstances may change during the academic year. In recognition of this fact, the Financial Aid Office has a process students and families can follow to request one time supplemental aid. To better service your situation please answer the following question(s):
NOTE: Santa Clara University does not hold either need-based or merit-based aid in reserve for supplemental aid. All available funds are offered at the time of the initial award. All valid requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. However, we cannot guarantee a specific response time. Any supplemental Santa Clara University funds granted are intended to be one-time only and not renewable.
Did you complete the FAFSA?
You answered Yes.
You answered No.
You must first complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the appropriate academic year before requesting an appeal.
Do you have one of the following circumstances since completing the FAFSA?
- loss of employment
- significant reduction in work income
- uninsured high medical or dental expenses
- marriage separation or divorce
- death of student's parent or spouse
Special Circumstances
Students and their families may face situations where the original application information does not accurately reflect their current circumstances and ability to pay for college. When students apply for financial aid, the financial data elements on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) reflect the previous year's earnings of students and their parents, as reported on their federal income tax or equivalent.
Your expected family contribution (EFC) is calculated according to a federal formula that uses your reported family and financial information to determine a student and/or family's financial strength. The EFC represents the portion of your own and your family's financial resources that can reasonably be expected to pay for college.
Special circumstance information and forms may vary from year to year. Select the appropriate form that pertains to the academic year for which you are applying for financial aid.
NOTE: Santa Clara University does not hold either need-based or merit-based aid in reserve for special circumstances. All available funds are offered at the time of the initial award. All valid special circumstances will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. However, we cannot guarantee a specific response time. Any supplemental Santa Clara University funds granted on special circumstances are intended to be one-time only and not renewable.
NOTE: The 2012-13 SCU Special Circumstance form must be submitted prior to December 31, 2012.
Re-evaluation of your financial aid eligibility is subject to federal, state and University regulations, and is based on:
- availability of funds
- your demonstrated financial need
- timeliness of your original application for financial aid
- timeliness of your special circumstances, and
- the nature of the change in circumstances that you report
Appeals
Students and their families may face situations where the original application information does not accurately reflect their current circumstances and/or their ability to pay for college. Your expected family contribution (EFC) is calculated according to a federal formula that uses your reported family and financial information to determine a student and/or family's financial strength. The EFC represents the portion of your own and your family's financial resources that can reasonably be expected to pay for college.
Appeal information and forms may vary from year to year. Select the appropriate form that pertains to the academic year for which you are applying for financial aid.
NOTE: Santa Clara University does not hold either need-based or merit-based aid in reserve for appeals. All available funds are offered at the time of the initial award. All valid appeals will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. However, we cannot guarantee a specific response time. Any supplemental Santa Clara University funds granted on appeal are intended to be one-time only and not renewable.
Re-evaluation of your financial aid eligibility is subject to federal, state and University regulations, and is based on:
- availability of funds
- your demonstrated financial need
- timeliness of your original application for financial aid, and
- timeliness of your appeal
