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2023-2024 Professional Judgement Request Form

The Fall 2023 financial aid eligibility is based upon the information you provided on the 2023-2024 FAFSA.  A request for a professional judgment is appropriate when you, your spouse, or your parents have experienced a change in income from the 2021 figures that were reported on your FAFSA. If you already are Pell Grant eligible with a "0" Estimated Family Contribution (EFC), it is not necessary to complete this Professional Judgement review, as you have already received the maximum award allowable for the award year.  Below you will check the situation below that applies, provide required documentation, and complete this form in its entirety.  

You must include a personal statement and supporting documentation that explains the reason for the requested change. If your 2022 tax information accurately reflects your current financial situation, please attach a copy of your 2022 Federal Tax Returns.  If your income has since changed compared to your 2022 tax information, then you must project your estimated income for the 2023 calendar year.  If applicable, please include any documentation of severance benefits, unemployment benefits, pay stubs, etc.  A request submitted without a personal statement and documentation will not be considered. 

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Personal letter explaining the change in work (signed and dated), letter of termination from previous employer (if applicable), most current W-2 forms or federal tax returns, and any other documents as requrested by the Financial Aid Office  

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Personal letter explaining the change in income (signed and dated), most recent federal tax returns, legal documentation (letter from the Social Security Administration, court order for child support, etc), or other documents as requested by the Financial Aid Office

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Personal letter explaining the high medical expenses (signed and dated), copies of all medical bills paid in the 2020 and/or 2021 calendar year, and any other documents as requested by the Financial Aid Office

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Personal letter explaining the circumstances (signed and dated), and documentation of the circumstances. Do not include credit card debt, house payments, car payments, etc.

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