MSU-Northern Financial Aid: Policies & Procedures: Special Circumstances

Policies & Procedures: Special Circumstances

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If you or your parent(s) have had a substantial change in family income or assets due to unemployment, disaster, disability, divorce, or the loss of other compensation or benefits since applying for financial aid, you and/or your parent(s) may be eligible for special consideration. In addition, if you have non-discretionary expenses which may affect your ability to meet educational expenses, you may ask for reconsideration to increase your eligibility. As in any special consideration, all requests must follow the "Appeals" process outlined in the Satisfactory Progress policy. All requests must be documented and reasons for the exception must be provided.

If you or your parent(s) have special circumstances, please contact the Financial Aid Office for assistance with the "Appeal" process.

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Financial Aid Home How to Apply Types of Aid Available Financial Aid Forms Tuition/Fee Information Policies & Procedures My Award Letter FAQs Contact Us Financial Aid Office MSU-Northern P.O. Box 7751 Havre, MT 59501 1-800-662-6132 (406) 265-3787 Fax: (406) 265-3519 finaid@msun.edu Office Location: Cowan Hall Room 213 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm Summer Hours 7:30 am-4:00 pm
	Policies & Procedures: Special Circumstances Satisfactory Progress Dropping/Adding Rights & Responsibilities Withdrawing Special Circumstances Changes in Circumstances If you or your parent(s) have had a substantial change in family income or assets due to unemployment, disaster, disability, divorce, or the loss of other compensation or benefits since applying for financial aid, you and/or your parent(s) may be eligible for special consideration. In addition, if you have non-discretionary expenses which may affect your ability to meet educational expenses, you may ask for reconsideration to increase your eligibility. As in any special consideration, all requests must follow the "Appeals" process outlined in the Satisfactory Progress policy. All requests must be documented and reasons for the exception must be provided. If you or your parent(s) have special circumstances, please contact the Financial Aid Office for assistance with the "Appeal" process.