PRIVATE TUITION EXPENSES AT ELEMENTARY OR SECONDARY SCHOOL
Attach a copy of the tuition statement for either the 2017-18 or 2018-19 school year, outlining costs and financial aid awarded, for
each dependent child attending private elementary or secondary school (do not include expenses for the child who will be enrolling
in college in 2019-2020).
If your parents are divorced or separated, and the non-custodial parent provides assistance toward the private tuition at the
elementary or secondary school(s), provide a statement indicating the amount of assistance.
PARENTS’ PERSONAL COLLEGE LOAN PAYMENTS
Attach a written statement indicating the college loans your parents are repaying, and a copy of the billing statement or payment
coupon. Include only the loans your parents have borrowed for their own educational expenses and the monthly amount due.
PARENT ATTENDING COLLEGE IN 2019-2020
College costs can only be taken into consideration if the parent is enrolled at least half-time and in a program that leads to a degree or
certificate.
Provide name of college parent (will) attend(s) ____________________________________________________
Provide proof of registration/admission from the college parent (will) attend(s).
Attach a tuition fee statement or a cost worksheet outlining the tuition/fees parent will be assessed in 2019-2020.
Indicate the amount your parent’s employer will provide towards their college costs for the 2019-2020 school year. $________
If your parent is applying for financial aid or is receiving assistance from an agency (e.g., rehabilitation services, job partnership
training act, veteran’s benefits, etc.) please provide written documentation from the school and/or funding agency.
According to federal laws and regulations, a family’s 2017 income is used to assess financial need for the 2019-2020 school year.
If a family’s 2018 income is lower, due to special circumstances, a financial aid administrator may be able to use 2018 income to
assess financial need. Your special circumstance application will be returned if all requested information outlined is not provided.
Special circumstances, if accepted, may result in an increase in need-based loans, student employment, or in certain cases,
additional grant assistance. Processing time for special circumstance appeals is typically 2-4 weeks.
2019-2020 Special Circumstance Application
for Dependent Undergraduate Students
Return this form, with attachments, to:
University of St. Thomas
Financial Aid Office, Mail 5007
2115 Summit Ave., St. Paul, MN 55105-1096
(651) 962-6550 or 1-800-328-6819, Ext. 2-6550 / Fax: (651) 962-6599
Phone Number
E-mail Address
Permanent Street Address City State Zip Code
FINA 1081 D 10/18
DEATH OF PARENT/GUARDIAN
Please provide a written statement indicating your parent’s name and date of death.
DIVORCE OR SEPARATION OF PARENTS
Attach a copy of the divorce decree or proof of separation (e.g., court order, statement from attorney or clergy).
Attach a written statement identifying the custodial parent. Also provide the names, ages, and the relationship of the family
members that the custodial parent will support through June 30, 2020.
Indicate the amount the non-custodial parent will/has provide(d) toward your college costs at St. Thomas for the 2019-2020
school year. $___________
SECTION 1: CHANGE IN HOUSEHOLD SIZE that occurred after filing your FAFSA
SECTION 2: EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES
Student Information
First Name M.I.Last Name ID Number
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Check this box if you have already provided our office with a copy of your 2017 federal tax return transcript or
used the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to transfer 2017 tax data to the FAFSA.
NOTICE TO PARENT(S): Regardless of your particular situation, all Special Circumstances Applications must include
a copy of the parents’ 2017 federal tax return transcript, and W-2 statements for any parent/stepparent listed on the
federal tax transcript. Please include Schedule A from your federal tax return if you itemize your deductions.
