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You must document the reason for your appeal and submit non-returnable copies of your documentation to the Financial Aid Office. Requests submitted without documentation will not be considered.  \nThe FAFSA Simplification Act helped to distinguishes between different categories of professional judgments:  \n• Special Circumstances refer to the financial situations (loss of a job, etc. ) that justify an aid administrator adjusting data elements in the COA or in the SAI calculation.  \n• Unusual Circumstances refer to the conditions that justify an aid administrator making an adjustment to a student’s dependency status based on a unique situation (e.g., human trafficking, refugee or asylee status, parental abandonment, incarceration), more commonly referred to as a dependency override.  \nPlease complete, sign, and submit this form with a letter of explanation and the required documentation to the Financial Aid Office. See Required Documentation Below:  \nPlease allow 1-2 weeks for our response. Please note that all decisions are final. All students submitting a Professional Judgment request must complete the FAFSA, and verification process (if selected) by submitting all required verification papers along with copies of 2022 Federal tax return and W-2 information. Additional documentation may be requested.  \nDue to Special Circumstances – please check the reason for your request below  \n\n| ✓ | Reason for Request | Required Documentation |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n|  | Loss /Reduction in Employment | • A letter from the former employer on company letterhead detailing the employee’s termination/separation date.\u003Cbr>• Notice of severance/pay-out.\u003Cbr>• Notice of unemployment benefits.\u003Cbr>• A copy of the employee’s year-to-date pay stub.\u003Cbr>• A copy of the last completed whole calendar year for tax forms and W-2’s from January through December. |\n|  | Loss/Reduction of Income or Benefits (Such as Social Security benefits, Unemployment benefits, Child support, etc.) | • A copy of a letter from the appropriate state of federal agency that specifies the termination date and the amount of benefits received.\u003Cbr>• Benefits schedule. |\n|  | Divorce or Legal Separation | • A copy of the divorce decree or separation agreement (preferably from a lawyer.)\u003Cbr>• Documentation indicating that the divorce or separated parties have been living separately and have incurred their own living expenses (i.e., utility bills, lease, etc.)\u003Cbr>• A copy of the last completed whole calendar year for tax forms and W-2’s from January through December. |\n|  | Death of Parents(s) or Spouse | • A copy of the death certificate or obituary\u003Cbr>• A copy of the last completed whole calendar year for tax forms and W-2’s from January through December. |\n\n\n|  | Unusual Medical/Dental Expenses | • A copy of Schedule A from your 2021, 2022, 2023 income tax return.\u003Cbr>• Copies of canceled checks for out-of-pocket expenses and/or receipts of payments.\u003Cbr>• A copy of your FSA (Flexible Spending Account) or HAS account showing payments and/or a copy of your account listing payments and dates. |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n|  | Cost of Attendance\u003Cbr>Cost of Attendance adjustments are done for students who have educational costs that exceed the standard Cost of Attendance (COA) . A change to the COA does not necessarily result in a change in financial aid eligibility. An increased COA can provide additional eligibility in a student’s educational budget for private aid. In some instances, a student may have increased eligibility for need-based and/or non-need-based awards. Examples of types and documentation to provide are listed in the next column. | • Disability Documentation of disability diagnosis, costs related to students’ disability (ex: personal assistance, transportation, equipment, or supplies) .\u003Cbr>• Childcare Expenses Proof of dependent care expenses paid for the current academic year and what changed.\u003Cbr>• Unusual M","cbCaiuuTKzMKMs3B","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiuuTKzMKMs3B","pdf",280390,"English","# Special and Unusual Circumstances\n## Required Process and Deadlines\n## Reasons and Required Documentation\n## Dependency Status Override Reasons","[{\"question\":\"What information and documentation must be submitted for a Professional Judgment request?\",\"answer\":\"Submit a completed form, a signed letter of explanation, and non-returnable copies of supporting documentation. 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