University Student Initiatives Manual (USI)

Effective: 1/1/1983

Revised: 3/1/2007

USI 301–08: Student and Parent Reviews

Purpose

To allow students an opportunity to describe extenuating circumstances not addressed on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Source

Higher Education Act § 479(a)

Policy

The financial aid administrator may approve changes on a student’s file. Such decisions must be made on a case-by-case basis and documented. They must relate to special circumstances that differentiate that student from other students. Circumstances affecting the student’s estimated family contribution that may cause the counselor to make changes are: loss of income, loss of benefits, divorce/separation/death of spouse (or parent), debts incurred by unemployment, failed business, bankruptcy, loss of assets, legal fees, child care expenses, funeral expenses, educational loans, medical/dental/optical expenses, loss of extended family support, or other circumstances affecting the student’s or family’s ability to contribute to the student’s educational expenses.

Procedure

1. The student completes a student or parent review form, as applicable.
2. Financial aid counselors in Student Financial Assistance at the Tempe campus, West campus Financial Aid Services, Student Affairs at the Polytechnic campus, or Student Enrollment Services at the Downtown Phoenix campus evaluate the student’s situation.
3. Using professional judgment, staff make appropriate adjustments to the student’s file.

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