What should I do if my family’s financial circumstances change after I apply for financial aid?
If a family’s financial circumstances have changed due to death of a parent, divorce, separation, or loss of employment, they should contact the Financial Aid Office. Special circumstances may include:
A 30% reduction in income due to changes in employment from last year to this year
Excessive medical expenses not covered by insurance
Change in marital status due to divorce or separation
Death of a primary wage earner
You may be asked to provide:
Base year income information, layoff or termination notices, projected income information for the current year, Verification Worksheet and other income information in support of your request
Copies of medical bills and evidence that payment arrangements have been made
Copies of divorce decrees, W-2’s or other income information as required
Death certificate of primary wage earner and W-2s or other income information as required
