职业判断 - FAFSA

Your Current Financial Situation

When you complete the FAFSA, the government requires you to report information from two years prior. Circumstances can drastically change in two years, which can affect your ability to pay for your education. As a result, you may be eligible for a 职业判断.

职业判断 refers to the school’s authority to make adjustments, on a case-by-case basis, to information reported on the Free Application for Federal Student 援助 (FAFSA) so that the Department of Education can recalculate the Expected Family Contribution (EFC).The purpose of 职业判断 is to determine an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) that reflects a family’s current financial situation.

A professional judgment can be requested when a family has experienced any of the following situations:

  • Reduction or loss of income
  • Reduction or loss of nontaxable income
  • 离婚/分居
  • Death of a parent or spouse
  • Exceptional medical/dental expenses
  • Other unusual circumstances

Requesting a 职业判断

If your financial aid situation has changed or you have special circumstances that you wish for the financial aid office to consider, please contact our office to explain your situation and we can provide you with guidance on the next steps to follow.

  • Contact the 金融援助 Office: finaid@askdrdog.com. By getting a better understanding of your circumstances, we can assist you with available options. If a 职业判断 is warranted, we will provide you with the appropriate forms.
  • When submitting a 职业判断 request, be sure to complete all required sections of the form(s) and submit all appropriate documentation as indicated.
  • Once a decision is made, the student will be notified of the determination along with any changes that are reflected in the financial aid award for the year. 在某些情况下, an adjustment does not increase the student’s eligibility for grants or the total amount of aid awarded.