REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Typed a detailed cover letter explaining the circumstances. (Not to exceed 250 words)
DOCUMENTATION THAT WILL PROVIDE A “SNAPSHOT” OF YOUR 2018 FINANCIAL POSITION
Loss of employment or change in employment status
Letters from prior employers, stating termination/layoff dates on letterhead, signed, dated and includes title/position
and telephone number.
If you are currently employed, a copy of the last pay statement for 2019 from your current employer indicating
employment start date and year–to-date earnings.
Copy of 2018 Tax Return Transcript, W2’s and/or 1099s
Unemployment recap showing amount of benefits received and expected unemployment received in 2018/2019 OR
notarized statement indicating no benefits received in 2018.*
Documentation of any severance pay received, IRA’s, stocks, bonds, pensions, etc. converted to cash.
*Required for student and parent(s) if dependent–required for student/spouse if independent.
We cannot adjust for a loss of overtime or if you are self-employed.
Divorce or separation of student or parent
Divorce – copy of divorce decree (certified)
Separation – copy of the legal separation document; a signed statement from your attorney, showing the date of
separation; or two notarized statements from an unrelated third party and documentation showing two (2) separate
households.
Death of a spouse or parent
A death certificate
Loss of untaxed income
A copy of a letter from the agency that provided benefits, detailing termination of benefits, and copies of
Summaries of benefits.
Disability of student or spouse or parent
Medical documentation of disability and of any benefits received as a result of the disability.*
Income from all sources in 2018.*
*Required for student and parent(s) if dependent – required for student/spouse if independent.
Unusual medical or dental bills or handicapped-related expenses
A copy of Schedule A of the Federal Tax Transcript or canceled checks or receipts showing amount paid with
statement from insurance company showing expenses were not reimbursed.
Other unusual circumstance not covered above
Explanation and documentation
ATTACH REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION TO COMPLETED FORM,
AND RETURN TO THE OFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCIAL AID, APPLICATION WILL ONLY BE
REVIEWED ONCE. MAKE SURE YOU TURN IN PROPER DOCUMENTATION
.
VERIFICATION TAKES ABOUT 2 WEEKS DURING PEAK TIME.
YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED BY E-MAIL OF THE DECISION OR IF ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS
NEEDED
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