WSU Tech’s Financial Aid office recognizes that the formula used to calculate your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) may not accurately reflect special circumstances for individual students and/or families. The financial aid director has the authority to take into consideration unique family circumstances not reflected on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If you feel you have exceptional or unusual circumstances (see list on reverse side) that affect the income or other data reported on your FAFSA, please submit this Professional Judgment Request along with the required documentation listed under each circumstance.

Please review the unusual circumstances specified on this form. If you meet one or more of the conditions, describe your circumstances on a separate sheet and submit this form with the required documentation to the WSU Tech’s Financial Aid office. A review of your situation does not guarantee an adjustment in your aid eligibility. Failure to submit these documents promptly will delay processing of your financial aid.

Student ID:
Date of Birth:
Social Security #:
First Name:
Middle Initial:
Last Name:
Address:
City:
State:
ZIP:
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
Contact Email:

You must also submit ALL documentation listed for the specific reason you submit the Professional Judgment Request.

Note: Additional documentation not listed on this form may be required.

Verification Documents

Dependent Student
Independent Student
1. Dependent Verfication Worksheet
1. Independent Verification Worksheet
2.student's IRS Tax Transcript
2.student's IRS Tax Transcript (and spouse's if married)
3.parent's IRS Tax Transcript
3.student W2(s) (and spouse's if married)
4.parent's W2(s)

Unusual Circumstances (please check the circumstance for which you are applying)

The Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, outlines what may constitute unusual circumstances, including the following:


  • Provide a signed and detailed personal statement outlining your employment history and describing the reduction in income for the person(s) affected.
  • Provide a copy of the last pay-stub you received from your previous employer.
  • Provide documentation of unemployment benefits.
  • Provide documentation from employer of reduction of hours, layoff or termination. (lay-off notice)

  • Provide a signed and detailed personal statement describing the unusual circumstance/situation.
  • List the amount received in the source of that income and who received it.
  • Provide documentation of how the funds were spent or invested.

  • Provide a signed and detailed personal statement describing the unusual circumstance/situation.
  • Provide name, age and relationship of supported relative(s).
  • Provide an itemized list of expenses paid inon behalf of the listed relative(s).

  • Provide a signed and detailed personal statement describing the unusual circumstance/situation.
  • Provide copies of canceled checks or statements of account to confirm amounts paid in
  • Provide Schedule A from yourfederal income tax return, if completed.

  • Provide a signed and detailed personal statement describing the unusual circumstance/situation.
  • Provide any documentation that supports your circumstance.

Only images and PDFs are accepted.

By signing this worksheet, I (we) certify that all of the information reported to qualify for Federal student aid is complete and correct.

Student's Signature:
Date:
Parent's Signature:
(Only if student is dependent)
Date: