When there is a change in income due to the death of a dependent student’s parent or the student’s spouse, the following documentation must be submitted:

• One of the following proof of death
  • Death certificate
  • Newspaper obituary
  • Death notice
• Proof of income from the deceased individual
  • W2s
  • Last Pay Stub

Medical or dental expenses that have occurred and have been paid for- out of pocket expenses not covered by insurance- may be considered by submitting an appeal. We will review your appeal to see if we can recalculate and lower your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) or increase your budget for additional eligible aid.

• • Schedule A from the tax return for your chosen appeal time frame

*Please note: If your EFC is “0”, then you will be considered for a budget increase for an additional loan, if eligible, with the maximum limit of $1,500 after accounting for the Income Protection Allowance (IPA).

The FAFSA/WASFA does not account for a parent attending college. Our office may consider a parent enrolled at least half-time as a degree seeking student for out-of-pocket expenses for tuition, textbooks, and required fees. The parent must be on the FAFSA/WASFA and these expenses must have occurred and been paid. We are unable to make any adjustments if an employer or third party is covering the expenses.

• Billing or account statement from the institution
• Submit proof of personal payment
• Textbook receipts

Our office may consider K-12 private school educational expenses for tuition, required fees, uniforms, and books. These expenses must have occurred and been paid for in your chosen appeal time frame.

• Billing or account statement from the institution
• Submit proof of personal payment
• Textbook receipts

A parent with federal educational loans from their own education may submit documentation to see if we can recalculate your Expected Family Contribution (EFC). We will only consider the parent’s federal Stafford, Direct, or Perkins educational loans and the loans must be in a repayment status. The parent must be on the FAFSA/WASFA and expenses must have occurred and been paid in your chosen appeal time frame.

Loan payments that are made on behalf of a third party will not be considered. Credit card debt, Parent PLUS Loans, private, or equity loans taken out to pay for educational expenses will not be reviewed.

• Submit proof of personal payment, payment history or account statement from the loan servicer in the time frame of the appeal
• Documentation must include the parent’s name, name of loan servicer, type of loan, proof of payment and payment dates.