To submit the completed Dependency Status Appeal form, send it directly to the Financial Aid & Scholarship Department at CSUN, 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330-8307. You may also contact them via phone at (818) 677-4085 for further guidance. Ensure all required documents, including your appeal letter and third-party professional letter, are included and sent before the deadlines.

For 2024, key dates will include FAFSA submission deadlines. The exact appeal submission deadline may vary, so check with your financial aid office. Timely submissions are crucial for maximizing eligibility.

The purpose of this form is to allow students to appeal their dependency status when they have extenuating circumstances that prevent them from providing parental information for federal financial aid. By outlining these circumstances through detailed documentation and letters, the aim is to assess each student's individual case fairly. This process is critical to ensure that deserving students receive the financial support needed for their educational journey.

• 1. Student's Name: The full name of the student appealing their dependency status.
• 2. Parent Contact Information: Contact details of biological parents, if available.
• 3. Extraordinary Circumstances: A section for students to describe in detail the reasons for their appeal.
• 4. Supporting Documents: Space to list any additional documents attached to support the appeal.
• 5. Signature: Line for the student to sign and date the appeal.

Failure to submit the form may lead to the inability to receive federal financial aid. It's crucial that all required documents and letters are submitted as outlined.

• Ineligibility for Financial Aid: Without submitting the appeal, students may miss out on vital funding for their education.
• Missed Deadlines: Submitting late may result in loss of available financial aid opportunities.
• Inaccurate Submissions: Incorrect or incomplete forms can hinder the review process.

• 1. In cases of parental abandonment: If you have been abandoned by your parents and cannot obtain their information.
• 2. When in an abusive environment: If you are in a situation that threatens your health or safety.
• 3. When parents are incarcerated: If both parents are incarcerated, hindering communication.
• 4. For those without economic support from parents: If you are self-sufficient but requested to provide parental information.
• 5. If your parents refuse to provide information: In cases where parents are unwilling to contribute.