… Rights Students in the Los Angeles Community College District applying for and receiving financial aid have a right to the following: Information on all available financial assistance which includes federal, state and institutional financial aid … of costs of tuition and fees, room and board, supplies, personal and miscellaneous expenses, childcare, etc., plus the student's assets, parental contribution, other financial aid (such as scholarships). Knowledge of what elements … aid programs awarded in the student's aid award offer. If a student feels he/she has special or unusual circumstances that do not reflect their current situation, a request for reconsideration may be requested. An explanation of the portion of …