SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCE

In some cases, students and their families may have special circumstances that were not taken into consideration on the FAFSA form.  There are certain circumstances that you should report to the financial aid office that could have an impact on the amount of financial aid that you are being offered.  Financial Aid offices are permitted to make adjustments to your FAFSA for certain special circumstances.  Below you will find the forms that you must submit to report these special circumstances.  Please note that changes made to your FAFSA by our office may or may not result in additional aid.  Allow a minimum of 2 weeks for processing.  You will be notified by mail once a decision has been made.

Special Circumstance Application Instructions:

1) Print and complete the V1 Standard:  2013-2014 Verification Worksheet and turn it in along with any additional required documentation.

V1 Standard:  2013-2014 Dependent Verification Worksheet 

V1 Standard:  2013-2014 Independent Verification Worksheet 

2) Print and complete the appropriate form(s) that pertain to your special circumstances.  You must turn in any supporting documents required to verify your special circumstances, as requested on the form, including a personal statement.

2013-2014 Dependent Student Special Circumstance Forms 

loss or reduction of income

Loss of child support/alimony

divorce/separation/death of parent

excessive medical or dental expenses not covered by insurance

tuition expenses paid for private elementary or secondary school/parent in college

loss of taxable social security income

one-time income distribution

disability/retirement

2013-2014 Independent Student Special Circumstance Forms 

loss or reduction of income

Loss of child support/alimony

divorce/separation/death of spouse

excessive medical or dental expenses not covered by insurance

tuition expenses paid for private elementary or secondary school

loss of taxable social security income

one-time income distribution

disability/retirement