This intake form is a financial aid appeal for independent students. An independent student reports their own information or, if married, their information and their spouse’s.
To complete this form, you will need to provide the following documents:
- A personal statement detailing your family’s special circumstance and your household’s current financial situation.
Other documents required to complete this form are dependent on the selected appeal category.
View the Special Circumstances Appeal Intake Form - Independent Student form 2026-2027
Use this form if...
- You are an independent student whose current financial situation is not accurately reflected by your tax information and have already applied for federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Don't use this form if...
- You are a dependent student seeking to appeal for financial aid, who will need to submit their parent’s tax information.