Special Circumstance Consideration

Category: Special Circumstances

What is considered a special circumstance?

We realize that the FAFSA does not always capture the true picture of a family’s financial situation. The federal government allows us to consider certain special circumstances and/or expenses when determining a student’s aid eligibility.

These include but are not limited to:

• Loss or reduction of income (layoff, illness, forced reduction of hours, temporary employment, etc)
• Catastrophic medical/dental expenses
• Death, divorce, separation of parents or spouse
• Non-recurring payments receiving during the prior tax year that will not be repeated
• Loss of unemployment, disability, social security, veterans, child support, or alimony benefits

We recognize that the current economic situation may be hitting some families rather unexpectedly. If your family is experiencing a hardship because of the current financial situation, let us know. While we cannot guarantee an increase in the financial aid package, we may be able to direct your family to other options for covering college expenses.