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Award Year 2020-2021
Independent Student Special Conditions Appeal Form: Change in Marital Status
If your family has experienced significant changes in income that occurred on or after 01/01/2019 due to a
change in your marital status (marriage, separation, divorce), please complete this form.
Before your appeal can be considered, your 2020-2021 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must
be completed and all required documents must be submitted. UMGC is held accountable for all decisions made
and must be able to fully document why a decision was made to adjust a student’s FAFSA. If an appeal is
incomplete, it will not be reviewed. Submission of an appeal does not guarantee approval of an appeal.
Additionally, approval of an appeal does not guarantee receipt of additional aid. You are responsible for all
outstanding charges with UMGC.
Required Documents: If a document listed below is not applicable to your situation, please submit a signed
statement indicating why you do not have the document.
1. Completed appeal form – both pages
2. A typed statement that explains your circumstances in detail – must be signed by hand and dated
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5. If you are currently married: copy of marriage certificate
If you are currently divorced: copy of divorce decree
If you are currently separated: copy of legal separation agreement, or a signed letter from a third
party professional (attorney, clergy, counselor, etc.) on their official letterhead, stating date of
separation
Instructions: Please continue to Page 2 to provide your current household information.
Financial Aid Office Use Only
Date__________________________________
Approved ________ Denied ____________
Signatures ____________________________
_________________ __________________
_________________ __________________
_________________ __________________
Student’s Name: __________________________________
Student’s ID #: ___________________________________
Appeal Deadline
Complete appeals for the 2020-2021 academic
year must be received by May 1, 2021.
2018 Tax Return Transcript for student
2018 Tax Return Transcript for spouse (if applicable)
2018 Wage and Income Transcript for student
2018 Wage and Income Transcript for spouse (if applicable)