2026-2027 Special Conditions

Student Information

NSCC Student ID:

First Name:

Last Name:

Email Address:

Date of Birth:

Based on your FAFSA, are you classified as a dependent or independent student?

Dependent

Independent

What is your current marital status?

Married

Not Married

*Please make sure that you include your parent's information when asked.

*Please make sure that you include your spouse's information when asked.

Financial need is, in part, based on each student’s or families’ gross annual income from the 2024 tax year. If your income has recently decreased or you have an unforeseen financial hardship that was not taken into account on your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), we may be able to re-evaluate your financial need based on your projected gross income for the 2026 tax-year (January 1, 2026–December 31, 2026). Please remember that not all special circumstance recalculations will result in additional financial aid and allow up to 6 weeks for the financial aid office to review your request.

INSTRUCTIONS: For the rest of this form, if you are dependent, you must provide information for yourself and your parent(s). If you are an independent student, you must provide information for yourself and your spouse (if married). Complete all sections and attach required documentation. Please complete Steps 1-3.

Step #1

Are you (or your spouse/parents) a dislocated worker?

Yes

No

*If you (or your spouse/parent) have quit your job you are not considered a dislocated worker.

Step #2

Complete the chart below estimating all income for the 2026 calendar year. (January 2026 - December 2026).

Student Income

Student & Spouse Income

Adjusted Gross Income

Income From Work

Unemployment

Taxable Social Security

Other Taxable Income

If added an amount for "Other Taxable Income", please explain.

Untaxed Income

Payments to Tax Deferred Pensions

IRA Deductions

Child Support

Untaxed Portions of IRAs or Pensions

Workman’s Compensation

Disability

Other Taxable Income

If added an amount for "Other Taxable Income", please explain.

Parent Income (include both parents)

Complete the chart below estimating all income for the 2026 calendar year. (January 2026 - December 2026).

Adjusted Gross Income

Income From Work

Unemployment

Taxable Social Security

Other Taxable Income

If added an amount for "Other Taxable Income", please explain.

Untaxed Income

Payments to Tax Deferred Pensions

IRA Deductions

Child Support

Untaxed Portions of IRAs or Pensions

Workman’s Compensation

Disability

Other Taxable Income

If added an amount for "Other Taxable Income", please explain.

Certification & Signatures

All of the information provided by me, or any other person, is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. If asked by an authorized official, I agree to give proof of the information that I have given on this form. I realize that underestimating projected income could result in reduced eligibility, repayment of aid, or both. I further understand that purposely giving false or misleading information may subject me to fines and/or other penalties.

Student Signature

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Parent Signature

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Step #3

Please provide copies of each the following items to the Financial Aid Office:

Signed copy of 2024 Federal Tax Form 1040 and Schedules 1-6 or 2024 Federal Tax Transcript (request at www.irs.gov)
- This is only required if the IRS Direct Data Exchange (DDX) was not successfully completed when filling out the 2026–2027 FAFSA.
2024 W-2 statement(s) for student/spouse (independent student) or mother/father (dependent student)
2026-2027 Dependent/Independent Verification Group V1 worksheet, if specially requested by the Financial Aid Office

Step #4

Please check the circumstance which applies and provide the additional information that is requested for each situation. The requested documentation must be returned to the Financial Aid Office.

Select one of the following:

Unemployment, Reduced Employment or Job Change

Separation or Divorce

Death of a Parent or Spouse

Unusual Medical or Dental Expenses (paid but not covered under insurance)

Other

Student/Spouse/or Parent must be unemployed for at least 10 weeks in 2026.

Typed letter explaining your special circumstance. Please make sure to sign and date your letter.
Last check stub(s) from previous employer
Letter from previous employer stating the date of termination
Benefit or denial letter of unemployment
Check stub of new employment or statement regarding employment status

Typed letter explaining your special circumstance. Please make sure to sign and date your letter.
Court documentation verifying legal separation or divorce
Statement of any child support received for the dependent children or child support paid to children not living in your home.

Typed letter explaining your special circumstance. Please make sure to sign and date your letter.
Copy of a death certificate, obituary notice, or printed memorial program.
Statement of how the deceased is related to the student (may include in letter)

Total expenses paid must be more than 11% of your AGI. (The EFC calculation accounts for 11% of your income to be used to pay medical/dental bills)

Typed letter explaining your special circumstance. Please make sure to sign and date your letter.
Copy of Medical or Dental bills that were paid in 2024 that were not paid by a third party.
Include in letter, Total amount of debt or expense and explanation of hardship
Proof of payment of Medical or Dental bills without insurance coverage

You have a situation you would like to have reviewed; ex: Retirement, Reduced or Terminated Untaxed Income, Liquidation/Foreclosure, Unusual Debt or Expenses.

Typed letter describing any changes in financial circumstances and explain how it has affected the ability of you and/or your family to contribute to your education. Make sure to sign and date your letter.