Death of a parent or spouse that
occurred after filing of FAFSA
Special Circumstances Appeal form
• Student/Parent (if dependent) Asset Form
• Verification Worksheet
• Signed/dated detailed statement explaining circumstances
• 2018 Tax Return Transcript from IRS website for student and parents
(if dependent) Copies of 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ are not acceptable.
• W-2’s for student and parents (if dependent)
• Copy of death certificate
Loss of Untaxed Income (social
security, disability, child support,
alimony, unemployment, etc.)
Special Circumstances Appeal form
• Student/Parent (if dependent) Asset Form
• Signed/dated detailed letter explaining circumstances
• 2018 Tax Return Transcript from IRS website for student and parents
(if dependent)
Copies of 1040, 1040A, or 1040EZ are not acceptable
• W-2’s for student and parents (if dependent)
• If benefit terminated, provide documentation of monthly benefit
amount and date of benefit termination.
• If benefits reduced, provide documentation of original
amount, date of reduction and reduced amount.
Separation/Divorce of Student or
Parent (occurred after filing of
FAFSA)
Special Circumstances Appeal form
□
Student/Parent (if dependent) Asset Form
□
Verification Worksheet
□
Signed/dated detailed statement explaining circumstances, including
income student/parent will receive in 2020 as result of divorce.
□
2018 Tax Return Transcript from IRS website for student and parents
(if dependent) Copies of 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ
are not acceptable.
W-2’s for student and parents (if dependent) Copy of
legal separation documentation
Proof of separate households (utilities bills, etc.)
Copy of final divorce degree with attached settlement/ mediation
agreement
Unusual Out-of-Pocket Medical
Expenses (expenses NOT paid by
insurance provider)
Special Circumstances Appeal form
□
Student/Parent (if dependent) Asset Form
□
Verification Worksheet
□
Signed/dated detailed letter explaining circumstances
□
2018 Tax Return Transcript from IRS website for student and
parents (if dependent) Copies of 1040, 1040A, or
1040EZ are not acceptable
□
W-2’s for student and parents (if dependent)
□
Proof of out-of-pocket payment (cancelled checks, credit card
statements, receipts, etc.)