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 you already have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) or Student Aid Index (SAI) of "0" or less, indicating you are already receiving the maximum amount of financial aid you qualify for that was available at the time of you being awarded.
  • 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

The dependent or independent student will need to complete this form to have their special circumstances reviewed by our office.

*2024-2025 Special Circumstance appeals submitted will be reviewed by the UNT Financial Aid & Scholarships (FAS) Office.

After submitting a 2024-2025 Special Circumstance appeal, please monitor your UNT EagleConnect email for communication from the FAS Office regarding the status of your appeal.