Special Circumstance | Required Documentation |
|---|---|
Loss of Income or Employment Wages/Employment Alimony Child Support Other income reported on the FAFSA | Signed appeal form with explanation ofcircumstances Proof of separation from employer (unemployment) Unemployment benefits W2s or paystubs Court documentation (child support/alimony) Other documentation as determined bycircumstances reported |
Separation or Divorce after the FAFSA was filed(You or your parents separated or divorced aftercompleting the FAFSA) | Signed appeal form with explanation ofcircumstances Proof of separation Lease or mortgage for each parent showing separate addresses Utility bills for each parent showing separateaddress |
Death of a Parent or Spouse(Your spouse or parent listed on the FAFSA died after filing taxes) | Signed appeal form with explanation ofcircumstances Death certificate W2s and taxes Death benefits information |
Medical/Dental Expenses Only paid expenses are considered Paid expenses incurred in one 12-month period Expenses that are not itemized on thetaxes | Signed appeal form with explanation ofcircumstances Proof of all out-of-pocket payments reported |
One Time Lump Sum Payment Received(A one-time payment received and reported on the taxes filed) | Signed appeal form with explanation ofcircumstances Taxes and W2s from current FAFSA Taxes from the year before and after the FAFSA in question Documentation confirming the amount of thedistribution |