Please review the items listed below for the supporting documentation that is required for an adjustment. Documentation must be provided for each item. Appeals without sufficient documentation cannot be processed.
| Expense |
Document Required |
Student’s portion of Rent
$830 per month already included in Financial Aid COA.
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- Copy of student’s lease or rental agreement.
- If no lease/rental agreement, copies of two most recent receipts or cancelled checks made out to landlord, rental company, or a roommate whose name appears on the lease.
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Computer Purchase
Allowed once per academic program. Maximum allowable add-on is $2,000. |
- Purchase receipt or invoice. If costs exceed $2,000, must provide documentation from your academic department or professor that equipment/software was required.
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Medical or Dental Expenses (not covered by or reimbursed by insurance
Expenses must be medically necessary, non- cosmetic procedures. |
- Letter from Doctor and/or provider of services detailing treatment plan and costs.
- Copy of receipts or bills for medication, optical, dental expenses. Include documentation of insurance coverage indicating what portion of your bill(s) will not be covered.
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Additional Books and Supplies
$810 per semester already included in Financial Aid COA. |
- Submit receipts for all books & supplies. Attach copies of course syllabus.
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Special Projects Related to Program
Examples include: Thesis Project, Research Project or Fieldwork, Internship, or Academic Conference. |
- Expenses incurred for special projects must be reasonable and necessary in relation to your Academic Program.
- Submit an itemized list/budget signed by a professor or an advisor on department letterhead. Advisor must specify that expenses are reasonable and necessary.
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Dependent Care
Only for legal dependent(s) of the student; and only for those times student is in class and/or program-related activities. |
- Provide a signed copy of the contract or statement from provider verifying period of care. The contract or statement must specify the charges as well as period of care
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Disability-Related Expenses
Student must be registered with CSULB’s Disabled Student Services Office. |
- Letter from CSULB Disabled Student Services Office documenting the disability and verifying the need for the expenses. Copies of receipts, billing statements, or estimates.
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Other |
- Attach documentation/explanation detailing the necessity of expense for educational program.
- Include itemized documentation of amounts paid.
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