The financial aid office has the ability to update the information on the FAFSA if the data listed no longer reflects a student or family’s current financial circumstances. The FAFSA uses income levels as part of its calculation, and this calculation determines if the student meets the federal criteria of being high-need for any grant funding. For this reason, changes in income may not result in a change in eligibility for federal aid.
For special circumstances such as the loss of a job or a large reduction in income, please review the following information to determine next steps.
2026–27 FAFSA
The FAFSA for 2026–27 uses income information from 2024. If you believe that your 2025 income or 2026 income is a more accurate representation of your circumstances, please submit a Special Circumstance Request Form.
2025–26 FAFSA
The FAFSA for 2025–26 uses income information from 2023. If you believe that your 2024 income or 2025 income is a more accurate representation of your circumstances, please submit a Special Circumstance Request Form.