Special Conditions Request
Special Conditions Request
The Financial Aid office at Clinton Community College understands that students and families may have changes in their household or income circumstances. While the formula to determine financial aid eligibility is standard for all applications, there is some flexibility, when appropriate, for financial aid administrators to exercise professional judgment on a case-by-case basis.
The request is a way for students to explain changes to income, life circumstances or unusual expenses that are not currently reflected on the FAFSA.
If you feel you have special conditions that you would like taken into consideration, you must complete the request, along with a written statement and appropriate documentation.
Such instances may include:
- Loss of job or permanent/indefinite reduction of work hours
- Separation or divorce
- Personal bankruptcy occurring during the current financial aid year
- Death of a member of your immediate family
- Reduction/loss of child support
- High non-reimbursed medical expense
- Withdrawal from pension/retirement plan as a one-time payment to help cover expenses
- Other documented special circumstances outside of the student’s control
Financial Aid advisors are available to discuss your options. Contact the FAO at 518-562-4125 or financialaid@clinton.edu.
Please Note:
- Requesting a Special Conditions Request does not guarantee that additional financial aid will be granted.
- You must provide adequate documentation for your request to be reviewed.
- The decision by the Financial Aid office is final and cannot be appealed to the U.S. Department of Education. Any adjustment would be for FEDERAL aid only.
- It may take two to four weeks for a completed request for special conditions to be reviewed and processed.
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