Financial Aid and Scholarships can review a student’s special circumstances to determine, on a case-by-case basis, if a change in the Student Aid Index (SAI) is needed. 

Below are examples of special circumstances that may be considered:
  • Loss or significant reduction of employment, wages, or unemployment compensation
  • Loss of benefits (e.g. Social Security benefits or child support)
  • Widowed, separated or divorced since filing the FAFSA
  • Unusually high unreimbursed medical expenses paid

If you have circumstances for our office to consider, submit the completed Special Circumstance form with all required documentation. Students are notified through UNT EagleConnect email account if any additional documentation needed to review your request. 

A review of your circumstances does not guarantee that you will be offered additional financial aid funds. If you are in one of the situations below, completing the Special Circumstance process will not result in an increase in your financial aid eligibility:

  • If your Student Aid Index (SAI) is already '0' or lower. This means you have received the maximum financial aid award based on the timing of your financial aid application.
  • If you are in a graduate program and have received the maximum loan amount you are eligible to receive based on federal annual loan limits.
  • If the information you provide doesn't change the overall FAFSA calculation to allow for additional financial aid awards.

Forms

Dependent or independent students seeking a review of their circumstances will need to complete and submit a Special Circumstance form. Financial Aid & Scholarships will review the form and contact students through their UNT EagleConnect email regarding the status of their appeal and/or if additional documentation is needed.