Special Circumstance | Required Documentation |
|---|---|
Loss of Income or Employment Wages/Employment; Alimony Child Support; Other income lost that was 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 by the circumstances reported |
Separation or Divorce after the FAFSA was filed (You or your parents separated or divorced after completing the FAFSA) | Signed appeal form with explanation of circumstances; Proof of separation; Lease or mortgage for each person or parent showing separate addresses; At least 2 utility bills for each parent or person showing separate addresses |
Death of a Parent or Spouse (Your spouse or parent listed on the FAFSA died after filing taxes) | Signed appeal form with explanation of circumstances; Death certificate; W2s and taxes; death benefits information (if applicable) |
Significant Paid Medical/Dental Expenses (Only paid expenses are considered and paid expenses must be incurred in one 12-month period and cannot be itemized on the taxes) | Signed appeal form with explanation of circumstances; 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 of circumstances; Taxes and W2s from current FAFSA; Taxes from the year before and after the FAFSA in question; Documentation confirming the amount of the distribution |