Is there an appeals process for special circumstances to have financial aid reevaluated?
Financial aid is based on the previous year’s income. For example, aid awarded for the 2010-11 academic year is based on family income from the calendar year 2009. If a family experiences a significant reduction of income during the academic year, their income for the current year can be substituted. The federal government allows the school to use professional judgment to make changes to the FAFSA. The Office of Financial Aid will mail an Income Reduction Form in November; it must be completed and returned with supporting documentation, the parents’ and student’s 2009 Federal 1040 and W-2s. The Pitt-Greensburg Office of Financial Aid will NOT process any request without the accompanying 2009 Federal 1040 forms and W-2.
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- How do I inform the financial aid office about special circumstances that weren’t addressed in the FAFSA, for example, one-time medical expenses, private school tuition?
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