Special Financial Circumstances

Student Aid for Students in Special Circumstances

Find additional information about Special Cicumstances for federal student aid applications.

Special financial circumstances may include the following situations:

• Significant changes to your financial situation, such as loss of employment or pay cuts.

• Tuition expenses at an elementary or secondary school.
• High amounts of medical or dental expenses not covered by insurance.
• A family member who recently became unemployed.

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FAQs about Special Circumstances

 

Other Unique Circumstances When Applying for Financial Aid Certain students face unique challenges when applying for financial aid. These tip sheets and resources are designed to help unique student populations overcome these challenges to successfully navigate the financial aid process.

Adult Learners

Adult learners may face unique opportunities and challenges in their quest to obtain a post-secondary education. This tip sheet is designed to help adult learners with questions they may have about enrolling in school.

Download Tip Sheet for Adult Learners

Service Members and Veterans Members of the military and veterans may face unique opportunities and challenges in their quest to obtain a post-secondary education. This tip sheet is designed to help this population with some of the pressing questions they have while contemplating enrollment in school and repaying federal student loans.  Download Tip Sheet for Service-Members and Veterans

Students with Criminal Convictions

Students with criminal convictions have limited eligibility for federal student aid. Make sure you understand your status, and don’t assume you can’t get aid. To learn more, please visit the following website for tips and resources.

Tips for Students with Criminal Convictions

Undocumented Students Undocumented students face unique challenges in their quest to obtain post-secondary education. This tip sheet is designed to help this population with some of the pressing questions they have while contemplating whether or not they can enroll in school. Download Tip Sheet for Undocumented Students

Are You Affected by War, Terrorism & Natural Disaster?

If you have personally been affected by a local, state, or federal disaster, or by terrorism or war, you may be eligible for certain waivers and modifications to your current financial aid or student loans you have already taken. To learn more, please visit the following website for tips and resources.

Tips for Victims of Natural Disasters, War, or Terrorism