Request for a Professional Judgment Based on a Change of Circumstances
Please print clearly: Student’s Name: __________________________________________________________ Mailing Address: _________________________________________________________
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Social Security# or Student ID#: __________ _______ __________ Phone #: (_______)____________ Email: _____________________________________ If your family has had significant changes in your financial situation, the office of financial aid may be able to reevaluate your eligibility for federal aid in the coming academic year. We will use the information and documentation to make a decision. There is no guarantee that this will result in a change in your financial aid award. Instructions: Please explain the nature of the change in your financial situation in the space provided below. You may attach additional pages if necessary. Complete the estimated income form and attach the necessary documentation and return to the Financial Aid Office. A detailed list of documentation follows.
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Eastern Oregon University Financial Aid Office One University Blvd. La Grande, OR 97850 (800) 4528639 or (541) 9623550 Fax: (541) 9623661
Please include a signed copy of last year’s Federal (no state taxes please) tax returns and W2’s
Estimated Income For the Current Year
Income Source Gross wages, severance pay, tips: Estimated Amounts for the Calendar Year Father______________ Mother_____________ Unemployment (gross amount): Social Security benefits for all family members: Retirement/pension: Workers’ compensation: Child support received: Public Assistance (Do not Include food stamps or subsidized housing): Alimony: Other income: List its source: _______________________ TOTAL: ___________________ Student_____________ Spouse_____________ ___________________
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I/We certify that the information provided is complete and accurate to the best of my/our knowledge. I/We understand that further documentation may be requested by the financial aid office before a final decision is made. I/We understand that this process may not result in a change in financial aid eligibility.
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Please refer to the following sections to determine what documentation you will need to submit with your request for a review of your situation.
Section One – Required For ALL Professional Judgments
Ø Signed copy of last year’s federal tax return (IRS 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ, Telefile or foreign tax return Ø Copy of all last year’s W2’s, and if applicable: Schedule C and Schedule F Ø If you did not file taxes, include an explanation of how you paid your living expenses
Section Two: Loss of Taxable Income
Income Lost
Loss of job
Required Documentation
Copy of employment termination letter and last pay stub – OR – a letter from last employer stating the date your employment ended and yeartodate earnings
Copy of your unemployment benefits letter stating when benefits began and weekly amount __________________________________________________________________ New job (reduction in wages) Copy of employment termination letter and last pay stub – OR – a letter from last employer stating the date your employment ended and yeartodate earnings Copy of your most recent pay stub from the new employer Letter from new employer stating new rate of pay, average hours worked and date of hire __________________________________________________________________________ Reduction in earnings at Letter from your employer stating new rate of pay, current job average hours worked and effective date __________________________________________________________________________ Loss of unemployment benefits Copy of letter from the unemployment office stating weekly amount of benefits, current eligibility status and total compensation received
Section Two: Continued
Income Lost
Loss of disability benefits
Required Documentation
Letter from employer stating date disability benefits ceased, yeartodate benefits received and if you will, or will not, be returning to work Copy of social security benefits letter stating amount of benefits you will receive, if applicable Copy of workers’ compensation benefits letter stating amount you will receive, if applicable
Section Three – Loss of Untaxed Income
Loss of Child Support Documentation from child support enforcement agency stating monthly amount of child support received prior to emancipation If receiving support of other children, submit documentation stating new monthly amount received
Loss of Workers’ Compensation Copy of workers’ compensation benefits termination Benefits letter Documentation of monthly amount of benefits received prior to termination
Loss of social security benefits
Copy of social security benefits termination letter Copy of most recent benefits letter stating monthly amount of benefits received prior to termination
Section Four: Loss of a Supporting Family Member
Income Lost
Divorce/legal separation of parents or divorce/legal separation from spouse after the FAFSA was filed
Required Documentation
Copy of divorce or legal separation papers – or letter from attorney stating marital status of parties involved
Death of a parent or spouse after the FAFSA was filed
Copy of the death certificate
Section Five – Additional Expenses
Medical and dental expenses not covered Copy of Schedule A – (if filed with IRS form by insurance and paid out of pocket last 1040) year If you did not file a Schedule A, submit an itemized list of medical expenses paid and copies of receipts or canceled checks for each medical expense listed __________________________________________________________________________ Tuition paid for elementary or secondary Receipts from school(s) indicating amount paid private school (private college tuition will and for whom during the last year. not be considered) College tuition paid for a parent will not be considered. Bills not yet paid will not be considered
These Expenses Will Not Be Considered
Loss of windfall income such as lottery, gambling or bonus income Reductions in overtime pay Unusual expenses related to personal living such as: wedding expenses, credit card bills, home mortgage, school loan payments, legal expenses and other miscellaneous expenses