Cost of Attendance (COA) Adjustments
Students may request an adjustment in their COA by starting a formal appeal process to the UGA School of Medicine Office of Financial Aid. If approved, the increase may allow the student to borrow additional loan funds, subject to annual loan limits and/or credit approval for private loans. To request an adjustment, email [email protected].
To learn more about COA adjustments, visit the UGA Office of Student Financial Aid website.
Professional Judgment
Federal regulations allow limited exceptions or adjustments to information reported on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Such exceptions or adjustments are known as “Professional Judgment.” Professional Judgment requests are considered on a case-by-case basis based on supporting documentation of your circumstances. Whether any adjustments are made is at the sole discretion of the School of Medicine Office Financial Aid and the UGA Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) and cannot be appealed.
To learn more about Professional Judgment, visit the UGA Office of Student Financial Aid website.
Verification
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) created the Verification process to confirm the accuracy of information provided on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). By federal regulation, the post-secondary institution in which the student is enrolled is responsible for conducting the verification process on behalf of ED.
The UGA Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) cannot award UGA students selected for verification any Federal Student Aid (FSA) until the students complete the Verification process and OSFA has transmitted to and subsequently received any necessary FAFSA corrections from ED.
To learn more about Verification, visit the Office of Student Financial Aid website.