2026 – 2027 FINANCIAL AID SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES REVIEW Do you have an unusual situation that may impact your ability to pay for school? These circumstances can be conditions which have reduced your income or extraordinary expenses that provide you with less disposable income. If your circumstances are significant, please provide the documentation identified below. The Financial Aid Office will review your request to determine if changes should be made to your aid offer. Adjustments cannot be made for expenses such as consumer goods or lifestyle choices. Incomplete requests will not be processed. All requests must complete the following steps: 1. Submit a 2026-2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov. 2. Provide a written letter explaining your circumstances. Include as much detail as necessary to fully describe the reason for your request for reconsideration (who, why, when). 3. Include all requested documentation and submit everything as soon as possible. The following examples may be considered special circumstances (more than one may apply): • Loss or Reduction of Employment or Wages ⬧ Please provide a letter from your employer stating termination date or reason for reduction in earnings; ⬧ A copy of your last pay stub; ⬧ Copies of all 2024 and 2025 W-2s; ⬧ A copy of your 2024 and 2025 IRS tax returns, complete with schedules; and ⬧ If your business or farm has closed due to bankruptcy, foreclosure or natural disaster, you must provide a letter from your accountant, attorney or banker outlining the circumstances. • Death of Parent/Spouse ⬧ Please provide a copy of the death certificate; ⬧ Copies of all 2024 and 2025 W-2s; and ⬧ A copy of your 2024 and 2025 IRS tax returns, complete with schedules. • Separation or Divorce ⬧ If you or your parent has become separated or divorced, you must provide a letter documenting the date of separation or divorce; ⬧ Documentation of monthly maintenance support ⬧ Documentation of the division of assets; ⬧ Copies of all 2024 and 2025 W-2s; and ⬧ A copy of your 2024 and 2025 IRS tax returns, complete with schedules. • Termination of Social Security Benefits or Child Support ⬧ Please provide documentation showing when the benefit ended and the amount received in 2024 and 2025. • Unusual Medical and Dental Expenses ⬧ Please provide copies of all paid medical/dental expenses. As a general rule, these expenses should be in excess of 11% of your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI). ⬧ Amount paid for 2024 medical/dental expenses not covered by insurance (include premiums paid but do not include employer’s contribution). ⬧ Amount paid for 2025 medical/dental expenses not covered by insurance (include premiums paid but do not include employer’s contribution).
• Change from Dependent to Independent Status due to Birth of a Child or Marriage ⬧ Please provide a letter from your doctor indicating your due date; OR ⬧ A copy of your marriage license; AND ⬧ Copies of your and spouse’s 2024 and 2025 W-2s; AND ⬧ Copies of your and your spouse’s 2024 and 2025 IRS tax returns, complete with schedules. • Other Income Reduction or One-Time Income Increase ⬧ Please provide any documentation that would be informative of your situation. ⬧ Documentation should give specific details of the reason your income has been reduced or increased, effective date and other pertinent details of the change in income. WARNING: If you purposely give false or misleading information for this review, you may be subject to a fine, a prison sentence, or both. By submitting the required statements and documentation, you certify that the information provided is complete and accurate to the best of your knowledge. If asked by an authorized official, you agree to give proof of the information you have provided. Submit documentation through our secure form: Financial Aid Document Submission Form – Fill out form, and in the “Additional Notes” section of the form, please specify that your documentation is provided for a Special Circumstance review. Financial Aid Office Location: Dacotah Hall 103 Northern State University Fax: 605-626-2587 1200 S Jay St Phone: 605-626-2640 Aberdeen SD 57401 Email: finaid@northern.edu
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