You may be required to submit additional documentation to our office in order to be eligible for some of financial aid. Please go to your Workday Inbox and check any pending outstanding items.

There are also optional forms you may consider completing (i.e. FERPA Waiver, Financial Aid Petition, etc.)

• Dependent Verification Worksheet
• Independent Verification Worksheet
• Statement of Educational Purpose
• Proof of Citizenship or Eligible Non-Citizenship Status Confirmation
• Statement of Non-Filing for the 2021 Tax Year
• Missing FAFSA Signature

Students who are not making SAP are considered ineligible to receive financial aid. Students may appeal for reconsideration of eligibility for financial aid. Please visit Satisfactory Academic Progress in Policies for more information.

• Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Form

To submit a SAP appeal, you will need to create a request of “Financial Aid - Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal” through your CCA Workday account by following instructions listed on this page.

• Providing Third Party Access to Student Records

Financing a college education is a challenge in any economic environment, but it can be a particular challenge during difficult economic times.

No office is more aware of this than the Financial Aid Office. You can trust the CCA staff is committed to help you through the financial aid process.

2023-2024 Petitions

• Student Petition Form
• Parent Petition Form
• Cost of Attendance Increase Petition Form

About Reviewing Petitions

You may file only one petition for reevaluation. Once a decision has been made on your request, additional petitions for the same request are not permitted. Documentation supporting your request must be provided with your petition (i.e., tax returns, lay-off notices, receipts, bills, canceled checks, estimates from a service provider).

Financial aid petitions are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. The earliest you can expect to hear about the action(s) taken is two weeks after submission. The Financial Aid Office will notify you of the decision in writing.

Continuing students submitting complete petitions for additional CCA assistance by May 2, will receive a response by June 15. Petitions received after May 2 will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

The absolute deadline for submitting a financial aid petition is 30 days prior to the completion of your last term (for example, April 5, 2022, for the 2023-24 academic year).

Filing a petition or letter of special circumstance does not guarantee your request will be granted. Exceptional circumstances must be documented and must meet federal and/or institutional petition policies.

Estimated Annual Income

If you are requesting a reevaluation based on your current year's income, an estimate of your total income for the appropriate tax year and documentation of income loss (layoff, resignation, termination notice, including your last paycheck stub) are required.

Also required is a letter of explanation, a copy of your federal income tax return and W-2 forms (or schedule C's if they are self employed), or your parents', or both.

Please contact the Financial Aid Office to inquire about any and all specific required documentation for your request.

To Submit a Petition

To submit a financial aid petition you will need to create a request “Financial Aid Petition” through your Workday account. When you upload your petition, you will also need to provide a written statement, explaining your current financial situation, and any supporting documents (unemployment documentation, tax returns, lay-off notices, pay stubs etc.) to help us understand your financial situation.

*Typical petition processing time is usually about 7-10 business days (There may be a slight delay around during busy seasons such as add/drop periods, etc.). When we complete the review, we will email you about the petition status.

Dependency Override

In a few extenuating cases the Financial Aid Office can override your dependency status if you fail to meet the federal guidelines required for legal independent student status.

In such cases the student is required to provide extensive documentation of estrangement from their parents, including providing the reason(s) why the student is self-supporting out of necessity, rather than voluntarily.

Allowable Budget Additions

Allowable budget additions can be used to supplement a student's estimated cost of education in order to increase loan eligibility. In general the total budget additions cannot under any circumstances exceed 60 percent of a student's standard budget and typically result in additional alternative loan eligibility.

• Transportation: All public transportation to and from school and mileage expenses for commuting that exceed the standard transportation allowance. (Note: neither the cost of the vehicle itself nor any major repairs or insurance are applicable.)
• Childcare: Reasonable allowance is made for childcare costs (transportation, lunches, etc.). Such costs pertain to children up to age 10 for weekday enrollment periods only. This budget addition can be accessed if both parents attend school full time or if one attends school full-time and the other is employed at least 25 hours per week. All expenses must be documented before they can be added as an additional expense.
• Project Expenses: Project expenses can be considered with documentation of actual expenses over a two-month period, which determines a calculated average monthly expense that is applied to the student's enrollment period.
• Medical, Dental, and Psychotherapy Expenses: Out-of-pocket expenses, not covered by insurance, can be added to the budget with adequate documentation. Expenses are intended to be for the student only, not family members, and can include costs of prescription drugs, medical insurance, glasses, psychotherapy, dental services, and pregnancy and childbirth.

The allowable expenses are applicable to periods of enrollment only. Complete documentation must be received by the Financial Aid Office before these costs can be added.

• Additional Costs for Students with Disabilities: Students with disabilities can have select additional expenses added to their standard budgets, such as additional books and supplies. Contact the Student Affairs Office for more information.
• Computer: Computer and peripheral costs can be added to the budget. Computer purchases are allowed once every three years.

Disallowable Budget Items

The following items CANNOT be allowed in a student budget:

• Expenses for family members (other than childcare, as described above)
• Legal fees
• Consumer debt (i.e., credit card payments)
• Pet expenses
• Vehicle purchase/payments and vehicle repair
• Living expenses during a period when student is not enrolled