Special Circumstances

For Financial Aid

We understand that circumstances may arise where your family's financial situation may change, creating challenges in financing your education. Should this be the case, you should submit an appeal of Special Circumstances which can be found below. Professional Judgment decisions must be made on a case-by-case basis by examining a student's unique circumstances.  If your SAI is already -1500  0, there is no need to submit an appeal to the office.  See Professional Judgment details here. 

Reasons

• Loss of employment - If the year-to-date income is equal to or more than the previous year income, no changes can be made for loss of employment.
• Separation or divorce - Changes can only be made if both parent/stepparent income was included on the FAFSA and a separation or divorce occurred after the FAFSA was submitted.
• Loss of child support - Changes can only be made if child support was included on the FAFSA.
• Medical - Must have a SCH A tax form or itemized paid receipts.
• Death of a spouse or parent - Changes can only be made if income of the deceased was included on the FAFSA.

If you feel you have a circumstance or situation that is not listed above, please contact our office.

Forms

2024 - 2025 Aid Year

Deadline to submit 2024 - 2025 Special Circumstances Form and required documentation is June 15, 2025.

 

2025 - 2026 Aid Year

Deadline to submit 2025 - 2026 Special Circumstances Form and required documentation is June 15, 2026.

 

Complete and return forms and documentation to:

Student Financial Aid Office
PO Box 45011 Lubbock, TX 79409-5011 (or)
Email: finaid.special@ttu.edu