What can I do if I lost my job or have other special circumstances that make the information on the FAFSA® not reflective of my current financial situation?

The Office of Financial Aid can consider certain special circumstances, which may affect your aid eligibility.  These may include:

• Loss of untaxed income (such as Social Security benefits, child support, or Workers Compensation);
• Loss of one-time income received in the prior year (must be on your prior year federal income tax return);
• Loss of income due to layoff, job change, or disability, or alimony;
• Nursing home costs associated with dependent elderly relatives;
• Medical or dental expenses not covered by health insurance but paid out of pocket. Certain limits apply;
• Death of a parent after the FAFSA^® has been submitted;
• Parent attends college at least half-time.

You can obtain a Special Conditions Application and semester deadline information from Student Financial Services. Once you have completed the application and gathered the required supporting documentation, you can submit your completed application packet to your Student Financial Services advisor, and your advisor will forward it to Financial Aid for final review.

Please note that not all requests for special conditions are approved.

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