2013-2014 Financial Aid Forms
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| 101 | Terms & Conditions | All students applying for financial aid for the 2013-2014 academic year are required to complete Terms and Conditions |
| 102 | Summer School Supplement | (Available 2/1/2014) All students attending summer school 2014 are required to complete the summer school supplement. |
| 103 | Scholarships & Military BAH | Only students who are receiving scholarships not given by WCU and students who receive military BAH or whose parents receive military BAH are required complete this form. |
| 104 | Student Athlete Outside Scholarship Certification | All student athletes who are receiving scholarships not given by WCU are required complete this form. |
| All forms in this section are requested on a case by case basis. DO NOT complete forms 201 through 212, unless requested by the WCU Financial Aid Office. | ||
| 201 | Verification Worksheet (Dependent) | All dependent students selected for verification by the Department of Education must complete this form. |
| 202 | Verification Worksheet (Independent) | All independent students selected for verification by the Department of Education must complete this form. |
| 203 | Child Support | For parents and students selected for verification by the Department of Education with a discrepancy in child support. |
| 204 | Student Non-Tax Filer Statement | For students who did not file a 2012 Federal Tax Return. |
| 205 | Parent Non-Tax Filer Statement | For parents of dependent students who did not file a 2012 Federal Tax Return. |
| 206 | Household Worksheet | For parents and students who have a discrepancy in the number of people reported in the household or the number in college. |
| 207 | Low Income | For parents and students selected for verification by the Department of Education who had little or no income for 2012. |
| 208 | Marital Status Verification | For parents and students selected for verification by the Department of Education with a discrepancy in their marital status. |
| 209 | Asset Information | For parents and students selected for verification by the Department of Education with a discrepancy in their asset information. |
| 210 | Head of Household | For parents selected for verification by the Department of Education with a discrepancy in their information. |
| 211 | Discrepancy Explanation | For parents and students selected for verification by the Department of Education with a discrepancy in their information. |
| 213 | Food Stamp/SNAP Benefits | For parents and students selected for verification who are required to complete this form. |
| 214 | Identity/Statement of Educational Purpose | For students slected for verification who are required to complete this form. |
| Forms required of ALL PLUS Loan Borrowers | ||
| 301 | PLUS Certification for Undergraduate Students | To apply for a PLUS loan for parents of dependent students. |
| 302 | PLUS Certification for Graduate Students | To apply for a PLUS loan for graduate students. |
| 303 | Borrower Option for Undergraduate Students | Borrower Options due to undergraduate PLUS loan denial. |
| Required of students who wish to file a special conditions appeal | ||
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400 |
Special Conditions Procedure | Procedure for students who wish to file a special conditions appeal. |
| 401 | Loss of Employment Income (DEPENDENT) | Form needed for DEPENDENT students who wish to file a special conditions appeal. Available July 1st |
| 402 | Loss of Untaxed Income or Benefit (DEPENDENT) | Form needed for DEPENDENT students who wish to file a special conditions appeal. |
| 403 | Separation, Divorce or Death or Parent (DEPENDENT) | Form needed for DEPENDENT students who wish to file a special conditions appeal. |
| 404 | Extraordinary Medical Expenses Paid (DEPENDENT) | Form needed for DEPENDENT students who wish to file a special conditions appeal. |
| 405 | Tuition for a Special Needs Child (DEPENDENT) | Form needed for DEPENDENT students who wish to file a special conditions appeal. Available July 1st |
| 411 | Loss of Employment Income (INDEPENDENT) | Form needed for INDEPENDENT students who wish to file a special conditions appeal. Available July 1st |
| 412 | Loss of Untaxed Income or Benefit (INDEPENDENT) | Form needed for INDEPENDENT students who wish to file a special conditions appeal. |
| 413 | Separation, Divorce or Death of Spouse (INDEPENDENT) | Form needed for INDEPENDENT students who wish to file a special conditions appeal. |
| 414 | Extraordinary Medical Expenses Paid (INDEPENDENT) | Form needed for INDEPENDENT students who wish to file a special conditions appeal. |
| 415 | Tuition for a Special Needs Child (INDEPENDENT) | Form needed for INDEPENDENT students who wish to file a special conditions appeal. Available July 1st |
| 421 | Cost of Attendance Adjustment | Form needed for students who wish to have qualified car repairs, computer replacement, or child care expenses added to their Cost of Attendance. |
| 422 | Computer Allowance Request | Form needed for students requesting a Cost of Attendance adjustment to purchase a computer. |
| Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal | ||
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500 |
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeal | Process and form required of all students not meeting SAP who wish to appeal their eligibility status for 2013-2014 aid year. |
| 501 | SAP Success Plan Reference Sheet | Form required for Freshmen and Sophomores appealing their financial aid eligibility. |
| 502 | SAP Graduation Plan | Form required for Juniors, Seniors, Graduate and second undergraduate students appealing their financial aid eligibility. |
| Miscellaneous Financial Aid Forms | ||
| 601 | Proof of Support for Dependent Child or Legal Dependent | For students who want to change their status from dependent to independent based on the fact that they provide more than half support for a child or legal dependent. |
| 602 | Unaccompanied Homeless Youth | For students who answered 'Yes' to the Unaccompanied Homeless Youth question on their FAFSA |
| 603 | Petition for Independent Status | For students who have extraordinary circumstances that qualify them for review of dependency status. |
| 604 | Dependency Override Continuation for Returning Students | For students who have been approved for dependency override in the past year. |
| 606 | Prior Year Homeless Youth | For students who were previously determined to be classified as unaccompanied homeless youth by the financial aid office. |
| 701 | Degree Plan | For students required to submit a copy of a degree plan signed by the student's advisor showing all courses still required to complete the student's degree. |
| 702 | Change of Graduation Date | For students who were scheduled to graduate Fall 2013, but will not graduate until Spring 2014. |
| 703 | Prerequisite Form for Graduate Program of Study | For graduate students required to take undergraduate courses. |
| 704 | Parent Refusal Form | For students whose parents refuse to provide the information necessary to complete the parent portion of the FAFSA. |
| 705 | Consortium Agreement | For students who are enrolled at another institution but taking approved coursework leading to a degree at Western Carolina University. |
| 707 | Prerequisite Form for Teacher Certification | For students who are in the teacher certification program and are required to take specific courses as prerequisites to the courses for the certification. |
| 708 | Total and Permanent Disability Certification | For students who have previously had student loans discharged because of total and permanent disability. |
Forms are in PDF format and were created with Adobe Acrobat. You will need to obtain a free copy of the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print these forms.
| 101 | Terms & Conditions | All students applying for financial aid for the 2013-2014 academic year are required to complete Terms and Conditions |
| 102 | Summer School Supplement | (Available 2/1/2014) All students attending summer school 2014 are required to complete the summer school supplement. |
| 103 | Scholarships | Only students who are receiving scholarships not given by WCU are required complete this form. |
| 104 | Student Athlete Outside Scholarship Certification | All student athletes who are receiving scholarships not given by WCU are required complete this form. |
| All forms in this section are requested on a case by case basis. DO NOT complete forms 201 through 212, unless requested by the WCU Financial Aid Office. | ||
| 201 | Verification Worksheet (Dependent) | All dependent students selected for verification by the Department of Education must complete this form. |
| 202 | Verification Worksheet (Independent) | All independent students selected for verification by the Department of Education must complete this form. |
| 203 | Child Support | For parents and students selected for verification by the Department of Education with a discrepancy in child support. |
| 204 | Student Non-Tax Filer Statement | For students who did not file a 2012 Federal Tax Return. |
| 205 | Parent Non-Tax Filer Statement | For parents of dependent students who did not file a 2012 Federal Tax Return. |
| 206 | Household Worksheet | For parents and students who have a discrepancy in the number of people reported in the household or the number in college. |
| 207 | Low Income | For parents and students selected for verification by the Department of Education who had little or no income for 2012. |
| 208 | Marital Status Verification | For parents and students selected for verification by the Department of Education with a discrepancy in their marital status. |
| 209 | Asset Information | For parents and students selected for verification by the Department of Education with a discrepancy in their asset information. |
| 210 | Head of Household | For parents selected for verification by the Department of Education with a discrepancy in their information. |
| 211 | Discrepancy Explanation | For parents and students selected for verification by the Department of Education with a discrepancy in their information. |
| 213 | Food Stamp/SNAP Benefits | For parents and students selected for verification who are required to complete this form. |
| 214 | Identity/Statement of Educational Purpose | For students slected for verification who are required to complete this form. |
| Forms required of ALL PLUS Loan Borrowers | ||
| 301 | PLUS Certification for Undergraduate Students | To apply for a PLUS loan for parents of dependent students. |
| 302 | PLUS Certification for Graduate Students | To apply for a PLUS loan for graduate students. |
| 303 | Borrower Option for Undergraduate Students | Borrower Options due to undergraduate PLUS loan denial. |
| Required of students who wish to file a special conditions appeal | ||
|
400 |
Special Conditions Procedure | Procedure for students who wish to file a special conditions appeal. |
| 401 | Loss of Employment Income (DEPENDENT) | Form needed for DEPENDENT students who wish to file a special conditions appeal. Available July 1st |
| 402 | Loss of Untaxed Income or Benefit (DEPENDENT) | Form needed for DEPENDENT students who wish to file a special conditions appeal. |
| 403 | Separation, Divorce or Death or Parent (DEPENDENT) | Form needed for DEPENDENT students who wish to file a special conditions appeal. |
| 404 | Extraordinary Medical Expenses Paid (DEPENDENT) | Form needed for DEPENDENT students who wish to file a special conditions appeal. |
| 405 | Tuition for a Special Needs Child (DEPENDENT) | Form needed for DEPENDENT students who wish to file a special conditions appeal. Available July 1st |
| 411 | Loss of Employment Income (INDEPENDENT) | Form needed for INDEPENDENT students who wish to file a special conditions appeal. Available July 1st |
| 412 | Loss of Untaxed Income or Benefit (INDEPENDENT) | Form needed for INDEPENDENT students who wish to file a special conditions appeal. |
| 413 | Separation, Divorce or Death of Spouse (INDEPENDENT) | Form needed for INDEPENDENT students who wish to file a special conditions appeal. |
| 414 | Extraordinary Medical Expenses Paid (INDEPENDENT) | Form needed for INDEPENDENT students who wish to file a special conditions appeal. |
| 415 | Tuition for a Special Needs Child (INDEPENDENT) | Form needed for INDEPENDENT students who wish to file a special conditions appeal. Available July 1st |
| 421 | Cost of Attendance Adjustment | Form needed for students who wish to have qualified car repairs, computer replacement, or child care expenses added to their Cost of Attendance. |
| 422 | Computer Allowance Request | Form needed for students requesting a Cost of Attendance adjustment to purchase a computer. |
| Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal | ||
|
500 |
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeal | Process and form required of all students not meeting SAP who wish to appeal their eligibility status for 2013-2014 aid year. |
| 501 | SAP Success Plan Reference Sheet | Form required for Freshmen and Sophomores appealing their financial aid eligibility. |
| 502 | SAP Graduation Plan | Form required for Juniors, Seniors, Graduate and second undergraduate students appealing their financial aid eligibility. |
| Miscellaneous Financial Aid Forms | ||
| 601 | Proof of Support for Dependent Child or Legal Dependent | For students who want to change their status from dependent to independent based on the fact that they provide more than half support for a child or legal dependent. |
| 602 | Unaccompanied Homeless Youth | For students who answered 'Yes' to the Unaccompanied Homeless Youth question on their FAFSA |
| 603 | Petition for Independent Status | For students who have extraordinary circumstances that qualify them for review of dependency status. |
| 604 | Dependency Override Continuation for Returning Students | For students who have been approved for dependency override in the past year. |
| 606 | Prior Year Homeless Youth | For students who were previously determined to be classified as unaccompanied homeless youth by the financial aid office. |
| 701 | Degree Plan | For students required to submit a copy of a degree plan signed by the student's advisor showing all courses still required to complete the student's degree. |
| 702 | Change of Graduation Date | For students who were scheduled to graduate Fall 2013, but will not graduate until Spring 2014. |
| 703 | Prerequisite Form for Graduate Program of Study | For graduate students required to take undergraduate courses. |
| 704 | Parent Refusal Form | For students whose parents refuse to provide the information necessary to complete the parent portion of the FAFSA. |
| 705 | Consortium Agreement | For students who are enrolled at another institution but taking approved coursework leading to a degree at Western Carolina University. |
| 707 | Prerequisite Form for Teacher Certification | For students who are in the teacher certification program and are required to take specific courses as prerequisites to the courses for the certification. |
| 708 | Total and Permanent Disability Certification | For students who have previously had student loans discharged because of total and permanent disability. |