Financial Aid
Forms
Download or complete the most common financial aid forms.
Some forms are available for multiple academic years. Be sure to select the form with the correct academic year. To confirm the appropriate academic year for which you must submit forms and/or documentation, navigate UAccess Student Center To- Do List and review the "details".
Complete list of all To-Do List statuses found here
If you experience a disability-related barrier when filling out any of the forms below, please contact us.
Forms for Students
- 2020-2021 Unaccompanied or Homeless Youth Verification
- 2019-2020 Unusual Enrollment History Verification Form
If you need to complete an appeal for the 20-21 academic year, you will do so on VerifyMyFAFSA. A student may be flagged for “Unusual Enrollment History Review” by the U.S. Department of Education because they received Federal Pell Grant funds at multiple education institutions during the review period. This flag requires the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid (OSFA) to review the student’s enrollment history during the review period. If requested, a student may submit this form to provide additional information regarding their circumstances. - 19-20 Unusual Enrollment History Appeal Form
A student who is no longer eligible for federal or institutional financial aid due to Unusual Enrollment History may appeal this status after completing a semester at the UA with at least half-time enrollment (6 graded units undergraduate/5 graded units graduate) using their own resources. The outcome of this appeal will depend on the student demonstrating academic progress. The submission of an appeal does not guarantee the reinstatement of financial aid eligibility. In the event that this appeal is not approved, the student will be ineligible for federal and institutional aid
Special Circumstances Forms
- 2020-2021 FAFSA Parental Data Override
This form documents the lack of parental data on the FAFSA in order for a student to qualify for Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loans. Submit completed form with the required documentation to the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid (OSFA) -
The consortium agreement is used to request an increase to your total enrollment at the University of Arizona by including transferable units taken at another university or college. Depending on the types of financial aid you were offered, you may not be able to utilize a Consortium Agreement.
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2021-2022 Request For Waiver of Noncustodial Parent Information
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Graduate Non-Degree Seeking Federal Financial Aid Petition
Only for pending graduate students currently in non-degree status. -
Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Form
US Department of Education regulations require students to maintain satisfactory progress towards a degree or certificate. A student who is no longer eligible for federal or institutional financial aid due to a failure to meet satisfactory academic progress standards and who has been placed in Financial Aid Suspension may appeal this status. -
Health Professions Loan Program Application
The 2020-2021 application is available through the above link- this is a supplemental form required by Pharmacy students only for a special loan program. The Health Professions Student Loan will not be awarded to eligible applications until November 2020. Priority deadline to submit application is October 1, 2020. -
General Appeal Form
Students at the University of Arizona have the right to appeal any decision that was made by the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid (OSFA) by completing and submitting this form to this office. By submitting this form, after exploring all other alternatives, you are asking that your case be reviewed again by a financial aid counselor; however, any decisions made after the appeal are final.-
Note, this form should not be used for:
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Scholarship Appeals or Deferments
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Loss of Income or changes to your and/or your family's financial circumstances. Refer here for additional information about the Family Contribution Appeal.
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Family Contribution Appeal
If a student or their family’s financial situation changes due to special circumstances after filing the FAFSA, a student may request to submit a Family Contribution Appeal. Students must contact our office to request the online form. The student will be required to submit supporting documentation with the Family Contribution Appeal in order to verify the change in circumstances. To learn more about submitting an appeal, click here.
Note: If you already have an EFC of zero (0), you are not eligible to complete this form. -
Cost of Attendance (COA) Appeal
If a student has qualified documented expenses that are incurred during the academic year, which are larger than the standard financial aid cost of attendance, the student may be able to increase their eligibility for financial aid by submitting a COA Appeal. Students must contact our office to request the online form. The student will be required to submit supporting documentation with the COA Appeal in order to verify the expenses. To learn more about submitting an appeal, click here.
Forms for Parents
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2020-2021 Parent PLUS Loan Special Circumstances Form
The Parent PLUS Loan Special Circumstances form is for students whose parents are unable to apply for the Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan. Ineligible parents may meet one of the following circumstances: parent(s) are non U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents, have loan bankruptcy and court judgment prevents further debt, and/or parent(s) only form of support is supplemental income, such as SSI, disability, etc.
Scholarship Forms
- Scholarship Designation Form
Used by scholarship donors to send with checks for specific students. - Tuition Scholarship Deferment
Used to request a review in order to preserve a semester or academic year use of your award eligibility for non-enrollment at the UA. - Tuition Scholarship Appeal
Used when extenuating circumstances have stopped your scholarship from being renewed. Arizona Assurance students please see below. - Arizona Assurance Funding Appeal
Used when extenuating circumstances have stopped your Arizona Assurance Funding from being renewed or when you have not been selected for Arizona Assurance but have experienced extenuating circumstances. - Arizona Assurance Scholarship Deferment Request
Used to request a deferment of your Arizona Assurance Funding for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Commonly Requested Forms
- Federal Work Study Job Application for OSFA
For students interested in applying for FWS openings in our office. - Authorization for Release of Information
This form allows a student to grant access to a third party, such as a parent not listed on the FAFSA, to receive information regarding their Educational Records. - Qualified Tuition Reduction
Available through Human Resources, Qualified Tuition Reduction (QTR) program that enables eligible individuals to enroll in courses of study at reduced registration fees. - Residency classification
Used to obtain resident status for tuition purposes - Verification of Enrollment Form
This form can be utilized to verify enrollment for a servicer/lender or third party. - In-School Deferment Request
Submit this Request to the Registrar's office, Administration Bldg 2nd Floor. - Private Education Loan Applicant Self-Certification
Form/Document Submission
Forms and/or documentation requested by OSFA may be submitted via email, U.S mail, fax or in-person. Follow the instructions below when submitting forms and/or documentation to ensure your submission is received by OSFA and processed in a timely manner.
Submitting via Ask Aid Portal:
Forms and/or documents can be submitted online via our Ask Aid Portal at https://financialaid.arizona.edu/contact/email per the following instructions in order to be reviewed by OSFA.
- Log in with your net id and Select I have to Upload a Form.
- If you are not logged in with your UA Net ID, you will need to provide the student’s full name, UA email, and (8 digit) UA Student ID number.
- Attach your file with the Upload Form button.
- Acceptable attachment formats; PDF is preferred, or Microsoft Word is also accepted.
- Then click Submit to send the form to our Ask Aid Team.
U.S Mail:
Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid
Administration Building, Room 208
P O Box 210066
Tucson, AZ 85721-0066
Fax:
520.621.9473
Please note that OSFA does not send fax receipt confirmations even if requested by the sender.
In-Person:
Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid
Administration Building, Room 208
You can submit forms and/or documents by checking in at the Kiosk (take a number) and waiting for a Client Services representative to assist you.