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Extenuating Circumstances
Extenuating Circumstances
Are Extenuating Circumstances Affecting your Ability to Pay for College?
If you or your family are expecting extreme changes to your personal life or financial situation, we may be able to adjust your financial information to reflect your current situation more accurately.
Circumstances we typically consider:
Loss of employment
Loss of benefits
Separation/Divorce
Death
Birth of a child
Parent attending college at least 1/2 time
Circumstances we do not consider:
If you already have an expected family contribution of $0
Unusual expenses related to personal living
Gross underestimation of previous year's income
Withdrawal of 401k or retirement
One year bonus such as lottery or gamblings winnings
Reductions in overtime pay
Bankruptcy
How to request a review:
Contact Scholarships & Financial Aid
Submit required documents
An advisor will determine if an adjustment is possible
Advisor notifies student of the decision
Providing information for extenuating circumstances does not guarantee that an adjustment can be made or that your current financial aid offer will change.