Unusual Circumstances

When/if a family's financial situation changes after the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has been received by the federal processor, the student should contact the Financial Aid Office.

Death, separation, divorce, unemployment, loss of employment, unusual medical care expenses, tuition expenses for children attending a private elementary or high school, or loss of non-taxable income or benefits are unusual circumstances that may affect financial aid eligibility.

A Financial Aid Officer can help determine whether unusual circumstance adjustments should be made to the processed FAFSA by requesting the appropriate documentation.