Since financial need for the 2009-2010 academic year is based upon 2008 financial data, we realize that situations can change after the filing of the FAFSA or Renewal FAFSA.  Adjustments may be made and the need recalculated in certain situations if documentation of the following circumstances is provided to our office.

1.      Uninsured medical and dental expenses in excess of the federally calculated allowance.

2.      A dependent student's parent or independent student and/or spouse who had earnings during 2008 has been unemployed for at least 10 weeks during 2009.

3.      A dependent student's parent or independent student and/or spouse who had earnings during 2008 has not been able to earn money as usual for at least 10 weeks during 2009, due to a disability or natural disaster.

4.      A parent or student received untaxed income or benefits during 2008 but completely or partially lost that income or benefits in 2009.

5.      A dependent student's parents separated or divorced, or a parent died after the 2009-2010 FAFSA or Renewal FAFSA was filed or an independent student separated or divorced, or the student's spouse died after the FAFSA or Renewal FAFSA was filed.

6.      The payment of parochial or private school tuition for elementary or secondary school for dependent children within the household.

If you meet one of the above listed criteria or have other situations which you would like us to review, please contact our office and ask for a Professional Judgment Request form to be mailed to you or you can print the form from our website at Professional Judgment Form (PDF).  This form must be completed, signed and returned with all required documentation before your request can be processed.

Professional Judgment requests for prospective new students will be reviewed once the enrollment deposit has been submitted to hold the student’s place in the Freshman class.