2026-27 IKIC Funding Appeal Application

I Know I Can Funding Appeal Application
Students who do not meet established I Know I Can funding criteria have the opportunity to appeal on the basis of relevant, significant, and documentable extenuating circumstances for which they could not plan, influence, or prevent. The appeal committee will review your completed appeal and notify you of the results via email. Please note the IKIC Appeal committee will NOT make appeal decisions before August 1st. Incomplete appeal applications will not be considered.

APPEAL APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 14th
Which funding source are you submitting an appeal application? *
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*You must already have a current 2026-27 completed application on file in order to be considered for an appeal. Please revisit this form once you have submitted a complete application.

Student Information
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
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Phone Number*
ex. (555) 555-5555
High School You Graduated From:*
HS Graduation Year*
College Information
Name of the institution you plan to attend*
If Other, please specify:
If you are unsure of where you will be attending - type UNDECIDED.
College ID#:*
If Unknown- enter N/A
Anticipated College Graduation Date:*

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Date
Major:*
Begin typing your major to select option. If you are unsure-enter Undecided

Appeal Reason & Supporting Document Uploads
Application declined- IncompleteApplication Submitted LateDid Not Meet GPA minimumExceeded 4Yr MaximumNot a Full-time StudentNot Eligible for Pell GrantDid Not Apply Within 1yr of HS Grad year
The following items may be submitted to support your specific special circumstance. Please make sure to upload all required items in addition to any other documents you feel should be taken into consideration.
1. Personal statement-typed,no more than one page and should address:
  - Specific circumstances that have caused you to become ineligible for the grant.
  - Specific steps you are now taking to address these circumstances or what changes have occurred which will allow you to meet the grant criteria in the future.
  - Your academic plan, career aspirations, and how you plan to achieve these goals.
2. Unofficial college transcript, online advising report, or grade report-including fall and spring semester grades
3. Letter of Support-typed or neatly printed on letterhead that verifies your special circumstances, discusses your character and qualities, and describes why the letter writer would recommend you. Your letter cannot be from a family member or peer (roommate, classmate, friend). Examples of suitable support letter writers include but are not limited to: academic advisor, athletic coach, school counselor, IKIC advisor, member of the clergy, mentor, principal, resident advisor, or teacher/professor.
4. Other Supporting documents (if applicable)-should speak directly to the extenuating circumstances upon which the appeal is based. Examples of suitable supporting documents include but are not limited to: signed letter from physician on letterhead (medical, psychiatrist, and/or psychologist), hospital records or bills with dates of stay, copy of police report or legal/court documents, or obituary notice or death certificate.
Document Upload(s)
Please upload your MOST RECENT Unofficial College Transcript, Online Advising Report, or Grade Report including Spring 26 grades*

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Please upload a Personal Statement*

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Please upload a Letter of Support

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Please upload your 2026-27 financial aid award letter *

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*I certify that all information and documentation that I have submitted pertaining to this appeal is true. Signature:*

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I Know I Can Funding Appeal Application

Student Information

College Information

Appeal Reason & Supporting Document Uploads

Document Upload(s)