Application Section 4: Special Circumstances

In this section, your school may include custom questions for you to complete. You can also select special circumstances that should be considered as your application is reviewed.

Note: For additional assistance, please reach out to the Parent Contact Center .

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Your school may have elected to add one ore more custom questions to the Financial Aid application. Any questions they've added will appear in section T.

Screenshot of section U. Special Circumstances

  • Record any extenuating, unique circumstances or financial hardships your family is experiencing that the school should take into consideration when awarding financial aid.

  • If Other is selected, provide an explanation in the space provided.