Request for Special Consideration

Your FAFSA required income information that is roughly two years old. If you feel that your household income has significantly changed since then, please use this form, and supporting documentation, to present your situation. The Financial Aid Office will review each situation on an individual basis to determine if professional judgment should be utilized to recalculate financial need. We cannot guarantee an increase to the financial aid award(s), however, we do intend to be fair and timely with each case that is reviewed. The review process will generally take 2-4 weeks to complete.

You'll be able to upload documents toward the end of the form. If you need clarification on what documents should be uploaded, please reach out to your Financial Aid Counselor. Contact information can be found at RMU.EDU/FINAID.

Name*

First NameLast Name

RMU ID Number (R00XXXXXX)

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Email*

example@example.com

Which FAFSA would you like us to re-evaluate through this process?*

2024-252025-26

We can only reconsider your financial aid for certain extenuating circumstances. Typical reasons have been listed below. Please check the reason(s) you feel your financial aid eligibility should be re-determined.*

Employment Change: Helpful documentation to include with this request may include the following. Please upload all that are applicable.

Federal 1040 tax returns (most current, as well as 1-2 years prior)
W2 forms (most current, as well as 1-2 years prior)
Copy of last paystub from previous employer
Most recent paystub from new employer
Documentation of unemployment benefits
Termination letter from previous employer

Death of a Parent or Spouse: Helpful documentation to include with this request may include the following. Please upload all that are applicable.

Federal 1040 tax returns for the income year required on the FAFSA
W2 forms for the income year required on the FAFSA
Copy of Death Certificate

Divorce/Separation: Helpful documentation to include with this request may include the following. Please upload all that are applicable.

Federal 1040 tax return(s) for the income year required on the FAFSA
W2 forms for both spouses for the income year required on the FAFSA
Copy of Divorce decree and/or separation agreement

One-Time Income Distrubution: This usually results from a pay out of capital gains, IRA/pension distributions, legal settlements, etc. Helpful documentation to include with this request may include the following. Please upload all that are applicable.

Federal 1040 tax returns (most current, as well as 1-2 years prior)
Statement explaining reason for the distribution
Documentation of any rollover portions

Excessive Medical Expenses: Only medical expenses that are in excess of 11% of your annual income and not covered by insurance can be considered. Helpful documentation to include with this request may include the following. Please upload all that are applicable.

Federal 1040 tax return, with Schedule A included
Copies of applicable statements, bills and receipts
Statement that clearly summarizing the annual medical expenses

Loss of Child Support: Helpful documentation to include with this request may include the following. Please upload all that are applicable.

Court documentation pertaining to the child support agreement
Other relevent proof of child support loss/reduction

Other: Helpful documentation to include with this request will be unique to your situation. We suggest the following:

Federal 1040 tax returns (most current, as well as 1-2 years prior)
W2 forms (most current, as well as 1-2 years prior)
Applicable documentation

On what date did your financial situation change?*

In the space provided below, please explain the details of your change in income. Please be as specific and thorough as possible. The more explanation you can provide, the easier it will be for us to make an accurate determination, without having to reach out for additional information. To the best of your ability, provide actual dollar amount comparisons where applicable. *

Use this box to help outline the how your income has fluctuated in recent years. *

	2022	2023	2024 (projected)
Parent AGI from Tax Return (if dependent)
Income from work - Parent 1
Income from work - Parent 2
Student AGI from Tax Return (if independent)
Student's Income Earned from work
Spouses income earned from work (if student is independent and married)
Other Income
Child Support Received

Use this box to help outline the how your income has fluctuated in recent years. *

	2023	2024	2025 (projected)
Parent AGI from Tax Return (if dependent)
Income from work - Parent 1
Income from work - Parent 2
Student AGI from Tax Return (if independent)
Student's Income Earned from work
Spouse's income earned from work (if student is independent and married)
Other Income
Child Support Received

Please upload required documents here: *

Student Signature *

Date*

Date

Parent Signature (if dependent)

Date

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