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Colleges may adjust financial aid based on change in circumstances
If someone in your family has lost a job or is working less, colleges may be able to provide more financial aid.
Colleges may adjust financial information on a FAFSA or WASFA [ [link removed] ]. Colleges typically consider the following circumstances when determining whether to adjust financial info:
* You or your parent(s) lost a job and are now unemployed.
* Your household income has changed significantly.
* Someone in your household must pay unusual medical or dental bills not covered by insurance.
You will have to provide documentation to your college. Requirements vary by institution. You may be asked to complete a form, submit a formal letter, or otherwise verify how your financial aid eligibility has changed. Contact the financial aid office at your college for instructions.
If you’ve already completed a FAFSA or WASFA, talk to the financial aid office about your situation.
If you haven’t applied for financial aid, it’s not too late. Submit your application [ [link removed] ], then follow up with the college to discuss changes, if necessary.
*Where to get help:*
* The financial aid office at the college you plan to attend is the best resource to answer questions based on your specific circumstances.
* SwiftStudent [ [link removed] ] is a free digital tool for college students to learn about the financial aid appeals process.
* Learn more about financial aid appeals [ [link removed] ] on the WSAC website.
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*Spanish version:*
Los colegios y universidades pueden ajustar la ayuda financiera según cambios en las circunstancias
Si algún miembro de tu familia perdió su trabajo o está trabajando menos, los colegios y universidades podrían ofrecer más ayuda financiera.
Los colegios y universidades pueden ajustar la información financiera en una FAFSA o WASFA [ [link removed] ]. Los colegios y universidades suelen considerar las siguientes circunstancias al determinar si ajustan la información financiera:
* Tú o tus padres perdieron su trabajo y ahora están desempleados.
* Los ingresos de tu hogar han cambiado significativamente.
* Alguien en tu hogar debe pagar facturas médicas o dentales inusuales que no cubre el seguro.
Deberás proporcionar documentación a tu colegio o universidad. Los requisitos varían según la institución. Es posible que te pidan que completes un formulario, envíes una carta formal o que verifiques de alguna otra manera cómo ha cambiado tu elegibilidad para recibir ayuda financiera. Contacta con la oficina de ayuda financiera de tu colegio o universidad para obtener instrucciones.
Si ya completaste la FAFSA o la WASFA, habla con la oficina de ayuda financiera sobre tu situación.
Si aún no has solicitado ayuda financiera, aún estás a tiempo. Presenta tu solicitud [ [link removed] ] y, si es necesario, comunícate con la universidad para hablar sobre los cambios.
*Dónde obtener ayuda:*
* La oficina de ayuda financiera de la universidad a la que planeas asistir es el mejor recurso para responder preguntas según tus circunstancias específicas.
* SwiftStudent [ [link removed] ] es una herramienta digital gratuita para que los estudiantes aprendan sobre el proceso de apelación de ayuda financiera.
* Obtén más información sobre las apelaciones de ayuda financiera [ [link removed] ] en el sitio web de WSAC.
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