Request for Special Consideration

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 Dicorce decree and/or seperation 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 follwoing. 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