HVCC Financial Aid Office Phone 518-629-7150 Guenther Room 110
80 Vandenburgh Ave Fax 518-629-7479 Monday-Friday
Troy, NY 12180 financialaid@hvcc.edu 8AM-5PM
2019-2020 Appeal for Additional Federal Assistance
The Financial Aid Office at Hudson Valley Community College recognizes that students and their families may experience unforeseen
circumstances and/or expenses during an academic year. This form is designed to address your possible eligibility for additional
funding as a result of such circumstances. Please note: Your circumstance must have occurred due to issues beyond your control.
Circumstances such as, but not limited to, voluntarily leaving employment to attend college or retirement will not be considered for
an appeal. Complete requests must be submitted no later than MARCH 1, 2020.
A-1. Changes in income have occurred for: (check only one)
Parent of dependent student
Student/spouse
Please check all conditions that apply and submit all required documentation as listed below.
DECREASE IN INCOME DUE TO: DATE OCCURRED
Loss of Wages, tips, salary, etc. __________________
Receipt or loss of Unemployment benefits __________________
Disability __________________
Reduced or terminated untaxed income __________________
(child support, untaxed pension, etc.)
Death of Dependent Student’s Parent __________________
Death of Independent Student’s Spouse __________________
Separation or divorce __________________
Other (_____________________________) __________________
Required Documents: ALL required documentation listed below must be submitted before we can review your
situation.
1. Completed 2019-2020 Verification Worksheet (if not previously submitted).
2. Student’s 2017 Federal tax return transcript*, W2 forms and other income documents.
3. Spouse’s separate 2017 Federal tax return transcript*(if student is married and filed taxes separately), W2
forms and other income documents.
4. Parent(s) 2017 Federal tax return transcript*, W2 forms and other income documents (if dependent).
5. Proof of situation, such as: letter from employer regarding change in employment, physician’s statement
regarding disability, lawyer’s statement regarding separation, court statements regarding divorce or
termination of child support, or death certificate.
6. Signed copy of 2018 federal tax returns, W2 forms and all other income statements (unemployment,
pension, etc.).
*If an IRS Data Match was used to provide 2017 tax information on the FAFSA, we must request a signed copy of the 2017
federal tax return to review the appeal.
NOTE: If you are submitting your appeal form after January 1, 2020
, we will require a signed copy of your 2019 federal tax
return, W2 forms and other financial documentation.
SECTION A: Involuntary loss in Income (Complete Sections A-1, A-2, C and D)