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Special Circumstances

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Do you have a unique circumstance that requires meeting with a financial aid advisor? 

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Has something changed since completing the FAFSA?

The FAFSA application requires students and parents to provide income from two year's prior not taking into consideration circumstaces that could impact the ability to pay. 

Here at PPSC we understand that circumstances may change from year to year, our advisors can meet with students one-on-one to review their circumstance to determine any eligibility changes. 

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Households can experience a change in finances that do not reflect the financial information used to complete the FAFSA. When this occurs, it is possible for the financial aid office to re-evaluate a student's eligibility based on current circumstances. 

You will need to follow-up with a financial aid advisor at PPSC to discuss your special circumstance.  

Special Circumstance

To be eligible for federal student aid, under federal law, you are required to provide parental information on the FAFSA unless you meet one of the criteria for being an "independent student". This is true, even if you do not live with your parents, your parent is not paying any of your college expenses, or your parent does not claim you as a dependent on their taxes. 

You will need to follow-up with a financial aid advisor at PPSC to discuss your special circumstance.  

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