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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, or separation of parents or spouse
  • Non-recurring payments received during the prior tax year that will not be repeated
  • Loss of unemployment, disability, social security, veterans, child support, or alimony benefits
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