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Students with a-1500 Student Aid Index (SAI) are not eligible to complete this process.  \n2. Only submit this form and provide documentation if your situation meets one or more of the circumstances outlined.  \n3. Check the circumstance(s) that apply and provide the required documentation. A written explanation is required if you are unable to submit all the required documentation.  \n4. We are not able to estimate business or seasonal income. In this situation, we require a 2026 Federal tax return transcript, and our office will complete an ‘end of year review’. Please submit this form and documentation once your 2026 Federal taxes have been filed.  \n5. Please submit photocopies of your documents as we are unable to return originals.  \n6. The change in circumstance review process may take up to six weeks.  \nSTUDENT NAME:    \nLast First M.I.  \nUID:   TELEPHONE:    \n(University Identification Number on ID Card or Admission Letter)  \nADDRESS:    \nStreet City State Zip  \nCIRCUMSTANCES THAT AFFECT STUDENT/SPOUSE  \nCheck the categories that apply to the student/spouse and submit supporting documentation.  \n􀂆 Unemployment: Student/Spouse must have earned money in 2025 , lost his/her job in 2026 , and been unemployed for at least 10 weeks during 2026.  \n􀂆 Student Name  Layoff/Termination Date  Has Student started another job? No  Yes  Date Hired   \n􀂆 Spouse Name  Layoff/Termination Date  Has Spouse started another job? No  Yes  Date Hired   \nDocumentation Required:  \n• Submit a copy of the letter of separation/termination or letter from previous employer on company letterhead stating effective date and the circumstances under which you or your spouse left their employment; and  \n• Submit unemployment benefits statement from state agency stating start and end dates, gross weekly amount, and total amount of benefits or their denial of benefits letter; and  \n• Submit proof of severance pay received, 401K, IRA, stocks/bonds, pensions, or other assets converted to cash; and  \n• Submit a copy of your and your spouse’s 2025 Tax Return Transcript [from IRS.gov](from IRS.gov).  \n􀂆 Significant decline in income from 2024 to 2026: The reduction must reflect a significant decrease in income from 2024 total income reported on the FAFSA. 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