2007-2008 Special Circumstance Review
The Special Circumstance Review process allows the school to re-examine a students file if there are unusual circumstances. This review will only be considered after the student has completed the initial financial aid application file (the FAFSA must be in house, along with any documents requested based on the initial FAFSA data). We will make an initial award offer, then, if a Special Circumstance Application is on file we will review it.
Documentation is required for the Special Circumstance review - please review the application forms carefully and attach any documentation that is noted as required, or any additional documentation that will support the request.
Special Circumstance reviews are carefully considered, and the review process may take some time, as we do receive a significant number of requests each year. Notification will be sent as to the decision once the review is complete.
Please download and complete the form that corresponds to your situation.
Special Circumstance Income Reduction Situation Application 2007-2008
Significant Loss of Income or other unusual situation due to loss of income (circumstances can include divorce or death of a parent -or for independent students the student's spouse:
For income reduction related to loss or reduction of employment you must also download and complete the Employment Verification Form.
Divorce Separation of Parents/ Student (2007-2008)
To be used if parents of dependent student divorce or separate after completion of the FAFSA, or, if student is independent, divorce or separation of student and spouse after completion of the FAFSA. (Necessary only if both parents, or for independent, student and parent were reported in income and household data on FAFSA).
Death of Parent (or for independent students -- Student's spouse) (2007-2008)
To be filed only if initial FAFSA data included deceased parent in income or household
Special Circumstance Non elective Dental/Medical Expense (2007-2008)
For medical expenses not covered by insurance that are above 11% of the adjusted gross income (and therefore considered in the standard or itemized deduction.)
Emergency Medical Expense (2007-2008)
For medical expenses in current year not covered by insurance that a doctor or dentist has determined to be immediately required.
Parental College Enrollment Verification (2007-2008)
For confirmation of parent enrollment in college courses for the 2007-2008 academic year. The parent must be enrolled in minimum of 6 credit hours (or equivalent clock hours) per term to be considered.
Special Education School Costs (2007-2008)
For consideration of elementary or secondary school expenses for a child or children required to attend a particular school for medical, emotional or physical reasons.
Special Dependent Care Expenses (2007-2008)
For consideration of expenses related to care for elderly or disabled family members.
Program Computer Requirement Form (2007-2008)
To be used to request a cost of attendance increase only for the purchase of a new computer as required by your department. The requirement must be a condition of your program defined in a syllabus or the catalog/bulletin. This is a one-time only consideration (cannot be used annually for upgrade/replacement). Increase to budget does not guarantee additional aid. If additional aid is available it may be in the form of a loan. Purchase of the computer must be made before consideration, as a receipt is required. Cost of computer has already been considered in cost of attendance for incoming undergraduates and incoming Law students, so no additional request is required for these students.
Child Care Expenses (2007-2008)
To be used by independent students only to request a cost of attendance increase for child care costs during periods of enrollment.
last updated March 29, 2007 |
