For most students, the information reported on the FAFSA form is an adequate measure of their family's financial strength. However, when unusual circumstances exist the staff in the financial aid office have the authority to make adjustments if they deem it appropriate.
The staff can increase a student's aid budget and/or adjust income information on the FAFSA form. The student must request an adjustment in writing.
This applies to federal aid eligibility only. For state aid HESC allows adjustments to income information only in limited situations with the request for an adjustment being made directly to HESC.
