2025-26 Unusual Circumstance Appeal Form for Returning Students

Dependent students experiencing the extreme or unusual parental circumstances or conditions noted below may qualify for a professional judgment dependency override that would change their FAFSA status to an independent student. You must have completed a 2025-26 FAFSA before submitting this form.

Please submit this form along with the requested documentation to allow the financial aid office to determine if you qualify for a dependency override.