ISSS Financial Aid Program

General Information

Eligibility Criteria

Funding Criteria

Frequently Asked Questions

Appeals Process

How to Apply

Types of Funding

Walk-in Hours

Financial aid application

Financial Aid Appeals Process

If your application for ISSS financial aid has been denied or if your award has been withdrawn or reduced you have the opportunity to appeal the decision. In order to do so, you must submit an appeals form and additional documentation which was not included in your initial application for financial aid. You are encouraged to consult with a financial aid adviser before you file the appeal so that we can explain the appeals process and documentation needed.

The appeals committee will then consider your case. The financial aid advisers are not members of the appeals committee. Please be aware that if you do not have any additional information or documentation, your appeal is not likely to be granted. Between the application deadline of June 1 and the first day of fall semester classes, the primary awarding period is taking place. All applications must be given full consideration. For this reason, the financial aid appeals committee will not meet until after the beginning of fall semester.

You will be notified of the appeals decision by mail within one week of the ISSS appeals committee meeting. Please be aware that all decisions made by the appeals committee are final.

Documentation Needed

If your financial situation has changed since you submitted your initial application for financial aid and you are requesting additional aid from ISSS, you should submit anything that can prove the change in your financial situation, such as bank statements (both from your account in the U.S. as well as your source of funding at home), letters, court certificates, etc. If your request for financial aid has been denied based on the information in your application you should submit documentation that supports your request for funding from ISSS.

The supporting documentation needed varies from case to case and you are encouraged to discuss your individual case with a financial aid adviser before you file the appeal so that we can advise you on what is needed.