… 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 financial aid the student received that must be repaid and what portion is grant aid or work study and does not need to be repaid. If the aid is a loan, the … and reporting federal aid and most state aid (this does not apply to California Dream Act applicants). Completing all application forms accurately and completely and submitting them to the correct place on time. If this is not done, aid could …