Professional Judgement Request

Professional Judgement Request

Unusual or Special Circumstance
This form is intended for use in the following situations:
- Unusual Circumstances: Requests to change a student’s dependency status.
- Special Circumstances: Requests to adjust the Student Aid Index (SAI) and/or Cost of Attendance (COA).
Important Notes:
- Supporting documents must have a handwritten (physical) signature and be dated to be considered valid.
- It is highly recommended that you contact Columbia Gorge Community College Financial Aid before completing this form to ensure accuracy and proper submission.
Email: financialaid@cgcc.edu
Full Name*
First and Last Name
CGCC Student ID Number
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
CGCC Student Email*
FirstName.LastName@student.cgcc.edu
What type of Professional Judgment are you requesting?*

Unusual Circumstance – Dependency OverrideSpecial Circumstance – Request to Update SAI or COA

Unusual Circumstance

Dependency Override
If you are unable to provide parent information on your FAFSA because of extenuating circumstances, you may qualify for a dependency override.

Please share any information you are able to provide to help us better understand your current situation.

Please ensure all supporting documents and statements are physically signed and dated. Submitting unsigned and undated documentation will delay your review and prevent us from moving forward with your request.
Please explain your circumstance.*
What type of documentation are you submitting?*

Preferred documentation (from a legal or official source)Secondary documentation (from a non-family professional and a personal statement from a friend or family member)Alternative documentation (two or more personal statements from a friend or family member)
Please explain why are you unable to provide preferred documentation.*
Please explain why are you unable to provide preferred or secondary documentation.*
Upload Your Supporting Documentation. (Allowed File Types: PDF, JPG, JPEG, PNG)*

Please ensure all supporting documents and statements are physically signed and dated. Submitting unsigned and undated documentation will delay your review and prevent us from moving forward with your request.
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Special Circumstance

Request to Update SAI or COA
If your financial circumstances have changed since submitting your FAFSA, or if you have qualifying additional expenses that are not reflected in your current financial aid offer, you may submit a Special Circumstance request.

Please describe your situation and provide supporting documentation to help us accurately evaluate your financial need and determine whether adjustments to your Student Aid Index (SAI) or Cost of Attendance (COA) can be made.

Please ensure all supporting documents and statements are physically signed and dated. Submitting unsigned and undated documentation will delay your review and prevent us from moving forward with your request.
Please describe your situation.*
You may describe changes in income, job loss, separation or divorce, one-time income, medical expenses, child care, or other financial factors affecting your SAI or COA
Upload Your Supporting Documentation. (Allowed File Types: PDF, JPG, JPEG, PNG)*

Please ensure all supporting documents and statements have a handwritten (physical) signature and be dated. Submitting unsigned and undated documentation will delay your review and prevent us from moving forward with your request.
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Unusual Circumstance