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The Office Financial Aid Office recognizes that households can experience changes in income or other finances that are not reflected in their information from two years prior.  \nWhen these situations occur, it is possible to re-evaluate a student’s aid eligibility based on their current circumstances through the Professional Judgement (PJ) process. There must be a significant change to the household finances to be considered for a Special Circumstance or Professional Judgement.  \nChanges that are not applicable:  \n● Job loss due to personal choice  \n● Standard of living expenses (utilities, car payments)  \n● Mortgage Payments  \n● Credit Card/other personal debt  \n● Bankruptcy  \n● Vacation expenses  \n● All other discretionary expenses  \nChanges that are applicable:  \n● Involuntary job loss or change in employment  \n● Child support reduction/change  \n● Divorce/separation of parents/spouse  \n● Death of parent(s) or spouse  \n● Excessive medical or dental expenses (must exceed 11% of household’s Adjusted Gross Income)  \n● One-time taxable income (IRA distribution, pension distribution, etc. )  \n● Costs associate with a student’s disability  \n● Unusually high childcare expenses for a dependent child of student  \nRequired Documentation  \n\n| Reason for Professional Judgement Request | Documents Required |\n| --- | --- |\n| Loss or Change of\u003Cbr>Employment and/or Income | ● Statement on letterhead indicating the last date of employment\u003Cbr>● Copy of the last paycheck including any vacation pay, severance, bonuses, or tips received\u003Cbr>● Documentation of the gross income of the person whose employment status changed\u003Cbr>● Members of the military must submit a copy of the DD214 and a LES showing taxable and untaxed income |\n\n\n| Reason for Professional Judgement Request | Documents Required |\n| --- | --- |\n|  | ● Documentation of any type of income being received including workman’s compensation, payments from 401(k) or 403(b) plans, the financial contribution made by individuals outside of the household |\n| Change in student marital status | ● Student’s marriage certificate\u003Cbr>● Student’s and spouse’s most recent tax returns |\n| Death of a Parent or Spouse | ● Death certificate of the deceased individual\u003Cbr>● Copy of final paycheck\u003Cbr>● Documentation of any death benefits received |\n| Death of a Parent or Spouse | ● Death certificate of the deceased individual\u003Cbr>● Copy of final paycheck\u003Cbr>● Documentation of any death benefits received |\n| Disability | ● Documentation of disability diagnosis\u003Cbr>● Documentation of costs related to the student’s disability ex. Personal assistance, transportation, equipment, or supplies (These costs cannot be provided by other agencies to be considered for a Professional Judgement. ) |\n| Reduction in Child Support | ● Documentation of the total amount of child support expected for each child |\n| Unusual Medical/Dental Expenses | ● Documentation of paid out-of-pocket medical expenses\u003Cbr>● Copy of Schedule A (tax form) |\n| Elementary/Secondary Tuition Expenses | ● Proof of tuition expenses paid for the current academic year on school letterhead |\n| Dependent Care Expenses | ● Proof of dependent care expenses paid for the current academic year on letterhead |\n\nHow to apply for a Professional Judgment due to special circumstances  \nIf you meet one of the significant changes outlined in the section above and believe you may qualify for a professional judgment, please contact your assigned success coach or an enrollment specialist.  \nProfessional judgements due to special circumstances decisions are made for the academic year (fall, spring, summer) and are on a case-by case basis. 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