Professional Judgment

A Financial Aid Administrator may exercise professional judgment to assist students that have extenuating circumstances which warrant a reevaluation of their eligibility for financial aid. These circumstances are as follows:

• Involuntary loss of employment (e.g. termination, lay off) of student, spouse, mother or father;
• Reduction or loss of untaxed income or benefits (e.g. unemployment compensation, social security, AFDC, etc.) for student, spouse, mother or father;
• Divorce or separation of student or parent;
• Death of mother, father or spouse;
• Extraordinary medical expenses paid by student, spouse, mother or father not covered by insurance. A Request for Professional Judgment form must be completed and submitted along with all documents required for your special circumstance. Please select the Professional Judgment Form for the appropriate aid year under the required form.

Note: If you are a dependent student, provide documentation for both yourself and your parent(s). If you are independent, provide documentation for both yourself and your spouse (if married).