Special Circumstances
This process allows the Director of Student Financial Planning to consider certain, limited, situations that will impact the student/family's ability to contribute financially. These situations must be unexpected in nature and can include:
- Involuntary Unemployment
- Divorce
- Death of the primary wage earner
- High, out of pocket, medical expenses(greater than 7.5 % of the current year adjusted gross income)
Students and parents are encouraged to present any situations that they believe might fit the criteria for a Special Circumstance review. In order to submit an appeal, you must provide the following:
- Signed letter explaining the nature of the situation fully
- Completed and signed Special Circumstance Form
- Completed and signed Verification Worksheet
- Completed and signed copy of the student/parent's most recently filed Federal Tax Return(all schedules) & W-2's
- Documentation of your Special Circumstance (refer to Special Circumstance Form)
- All applicable documentationof a circumstance not listed on the Special Circumstance form
Your request cannot be considered until you have submitted all documentation required. The review process takes anywhere from 2-5 days to complete. Your will be notified, in writing, of the outcome of your appeal.
