Overview of Special and Unusual Circumstances
When there are unusual situations or circumstances that negatively impact your ability to pay for college and you believe your circumstances are not reflected accurately on your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you should speak with your financial aid administrator (FAA). With limitations, and on a case-by-case basis, the FAAs may make adjustments to the data on the FAFSA.
2025-2026 Special Circumstance Request 2025-2026 Request for Independent Status
Financial Aid
Summerville Campus
706-737-1524
Mailing:
1120 15th Street, Fanning Hall, Augusta GA 30912
2500 Walton Way, Augusta GA, 30904
The 2024-2025 request form can be found here.
The 2025-2026 request form can be found here.
There are limitations on what we can do, but the results depend on the circumstances you indicated on the Special Circumstances Request form.
Note: Completion of the FAFSA is required before submitting the form.
The following are not considered special circumstances:
The 2024-2025 request form can be found here.
The 2025-2026 request form can be found here.
The Independent Status Request form is an option for students who have unusual circumstances that may qualify them for independent status.
Note: Completion of the FAFSA is required before submitting.
The following are not considered for a change in the dependency status:
