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 any child who will be
enrolling in college in 2019-2020).
If you are divorced, 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.
SPOUSE’S PERSONAL COLLEGE LOAN PAYMENTS
Attach a written statement indicating the college loans your spouse is repaying, and a copy of your spouse’s billing statement
or payment coupon. Include only the loans your spouse has borrowed for his/her own educational expenses and the monthly
amount due. Be sure to total all loan payments after they are detailed.
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 Independent Undergraduate Students
First Name M.I.Last Name
Phone Number
E-mail Address
Permanent Street Address City State Zip Code
ID Number
FINA 1081 10/18
DEATH OF SPOUSE
Please provide a written statement indicating date of death.
DIVORCE OR SEPARATION OF STUDENT AND SPOUSE
Attach a copy of the divorce decree or proof of separation (e.g., court order, statement from attorney or clergy).
If you have children, attach a written statement identifying the custodial parent. Also provide the names, ages, and the
relationship of any family members that the custodial parent will support through June 30, 2020.
Indicate the amount, if any, your former spouse will/has provide(d) toward your college costs at St. Thomas for the 2019-2020
school year. $___________
Student Information
SECTION 2: EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES
Return this form, with attachments, to:
University of St. Thomas
Financial Aid Office, Mail 5007
2115 Summit Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105-1096
651-962-6550 or 1-800-328-6819, Ext. 2-6550 / Fax: 651-962-6599
SECTION 1: CHANGE IN HOUSEHOLD SIZE that occurred after filing your FAFSA
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.
ATTENTION: Regardless of your particular situation, all Special Circumstances Applications must include a copy of
your 2017 federal tax return transcript, and W-2 statements for you and your spouse (if applicable). Please include
Schedule A from your federal tax return if you itemize your deductions.
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