Income Adjustments
The income information provided on the FAFSA is for a previous calendar year (e.g., 2022 income for the 2024-25 FAFSA).鈥疻hat if your family鈥檚 income changes because of a loss of employment, an accident or an illness?鈥 Or, there may be a loss of benefits such as child support, a divorce or a disability that changes the family鈥檚 ability to pay for college.鈥
If your family鈥檚 financial circumstances has or will change for the coming year, you may request a .
To request a Student Aid Index Appeal:
After you have filed your FAFSA and submit all requested documentation, you can request a SAI Appeal. The Financial Aid staff will use documented income changes to determine eligibility. Income can be reduced due to unusual medical expenses, a bankruptcy, adoption, divorce, etc., you may request a .
Dependency Override
Federal Guidelines on Schools Overriding Dependency:
Federal guidelines allow schools to exercise 鈥減rofessional judgment鈥 in overriding a student鈥檚 dependency status. The student would need to verify 鈥渦nusual鈥 family circumstances before a school can change a dependent student鈥檚 status to that of independent.鈥
To request a Dependency Appeal:
To request a dependency status review by the Financial Aid Office, you must submit a . Be sure to provide documentation.