Cal grant A appeal- odd circumstances

Dcbarry
Wed, 05 Apr 2023 16:36:45 +0000

DO this on paper. Keep copies

1. get a letter on school letterhead signed by principal / registrar making 100% clear it was their error, not a teacher “change of heart”. If possible get additional letters from the actual teachers.

2. on the form checkbox, choose other , indicate “documented school error in reporting gpa’”

Send everything via FEDEX, UPS, OR USPS CERTIFIED mail — with signature confirmation!! (Important). Go online and print the signature confirmation when it comes in.

For UPS or overnight delivery only:
California Student Aid Commission
Attn: Program Administration and Services Division
11120 International Drive, STE. 100
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

3. again, if this was school error —- give them the bill for overnight shipping.

4. dont trust the school to send a letter for you. Do all this yourself.

DO ALL THE ABOVE ASAP!!! Hope you dont have a long spring break.

Wait 2-3 weeks, then follow up with phone calls to the commission. Let them know you sent an appeal and you have a signature and tracking number to prove it was received. If they don’t respond favorably, find out who your state senator and state assembly person are. They have staff called “constituent services” that can rattle their chains. If you are lucky, some have walk-in offices.

Let them know you have an utgent matter with CSAC and ask them to intervene. I say this out of experience — had a similar issue and CSAC just sat on it and ignored.

This is all work you shouldn’t have to do. But don’t assume anyone will feel “bad” for you. Act swiftly!

Good luck