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OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID
2021-2022 Request for Reconsideration Based on Extenuating Circumstances
This form may be used for the 2021-2022 academic year if the financial situation used in completing the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has changed or if you have unusual circumstances for
2021.
Student Name SSN
Check all that apply:
If you are an Independent student:
If you are a Dependent student:
Loss of employment or change of employment status for
Loss of employment or change of employment status for
you or your spouse.
you or a parent(s).
Divorce, separation, or death of spouse.
Divorce, separation, or death of a parent.
Loss of untaxed income (social security, pension, etc.)
Loss of untaxed income (social security, pension, etc.)
Unusual medical or dental bills or handicapped-related
Unusual medical or dental bills or handicapped-related
expenses.
expenses.
One time payment which over inflated your annual
One time payment which over inflated your annual
income.
income.
Other
Other
Please complete the chart below indicating all sources of income YOU EXPECT to receive for the time
January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2021.
Income for 2021
Student and/or Spouse
Wages, salaries, severance pay from work
$
Other taxable income
$
Unemployment benefits to be received
$
Alimony
$
Disability Benefits
$
Workers Compensation
$
Untaxed Social Security Benefits
$
Welfare Benefits
$
Child Support
$
Other Untaxed Income
$
Total Income for 2021
$
All the information on this form and supporting documents is true and complete to the best of my
knowledge.
Student Signature Date Parent Signature Date
Provide documentation that supports the reason you are requesting reconsideration based on extenuating
circumstances.
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Required Documentation for Extenuating Circumstances
1. Loss of employment or change in employment status (Attach the following to this form)
Signed statement from the student explaining reason for unemployment
Last pay stub showing year to date earnings for 2021 or a statement from your previous
employer documenting year to date income
Documentation of all untaxed income received in 2021
2. Divorce or separation of student or parent (attach the following to this form)
Divorce decree (copy)
Separation copy of legal separation document, a signed statement from your attorney
showing the date of separation, or a statement from an unrelated third party
3. Death of a spouse or parent (attach the following to this form)
A death certificate or an obituary notice
4. Loss of untaxed income (attach the following to this form)
A copy of a letter from the agency that provided benefits detailing termination of benefits
and copies of summaries of benefits
5. Unusual medical or dental bills or handicapped-related expenses (attach the following to this
form)
A copy of schedule A of the Federal 1040 form
Canceled checks or receipts showing amount paid with statement from insurance company
showing expenses were not reimbursed
6. One time payments that caused income to be overstated (attach the following to this form)
Detailed written explanation and documentation
7. Other:
Pertinent documents supporting your request for reconsideration
Submit request form and all other required documents to the following address:
UA Rich Mountain
Financial Aid Office
1100 College Drive
Mena, Arkansas 71953