This form allows students to request an adjustment to their cost of attendance (COA) due to higher-than-expected expenses, which may increase their financial aid eligibility.
Select the form below based on the academic year for which you are appealing your COA.
Privacy notice: This information is being requested in order to determine your federal, state, and/or institutional financial aid eligibility at the University of Minnesota and will be viewable by University staff with a business need. Declining to submit the information will prevent the University from finalizing your aid eligibility. You are not legally required to submit the information and/or documentation. However, refusal to do so will result in an incomplete financial aid application, and therefore, you may not receive financial aid for which you applied.
Use this form if...
- You have additional educational expenses such as required course materials, a computer, or increased transportation costs.
- You face higher-than-normal living expenses, such as rent exceeding the university’s estimated amount.
- You have dependent care costs that impact your ability to attend school.
Don't use this form if...
- You want to appeal your or Student Aid Index (SAI) due to changes in income—use a Special Circumstances Appeal instead.
- You need more financial aid but don’t have documented expenses exceeding the standard COA.
- You are requesting a general increase in aid without specific costs to justify the adjustment.