2025-2026 Parent Professional Judgement Loss of Income Appeal Request Form

Student Name

Student's Full Name

UML ID Number

8 digit SiS ID

Name of the Person completing this form

Phone Number

Are you a current UML Student?

YesNo

Have you been accepted to UML?

YesNo

What Semester are you planning to enroll?

Students may request a review of their financial aid eligibility based on a one-time special circumstance not reflected on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). A student who does not have a change in circumstance will not see a successful appeal just because they believe they deserve more financial aid.

Please note: Although each family's situation is reviewed on an individual basis, the following reasons are not considered as a special circumstance appeal: voluntary retirement, bankruptcy, foreclosure, home repairs, tithes, alms, credit card debt, loan debt, mortgage or car payments, weddings, and cosmetic or elective purchases.

Please answer the following questions about the PARENTS LISTED ON THE FAFSA to help us better understand your request:

1. Will your parent(s) total wages from all employment from Jan. 1,2025 through Dec, 31,2025 be lower than it was in 2023?

YesNo

What is the estimated total reduction in wages (2025 total wages minus 2023 total wages)

2. During 2025 did your parents(s) receive unemployment benefits?

YesNo

What is the estimated total amount for 2025?

What was your parent(s) last date of employment?

3. Did/will your parent(s) take a retirement account distribution in 2025?

YesNo

How much for 2025?

4. Do your parent(s) own rental property?

YesNo

Current value of the rental property

5. Are either of your parent(s) the beneficiary of a trust?

YesNo

6. Did your parent(s) voluntarily retire from their job since 2023?

YesNo

7. Is your parent(s) self-employed or in a business partnership?

YesNo

8. Are your parent(s) separated/divorced after you filed the FAFSA?

YesNo

Please explain in detail the reason for your appeal:

By Submitting this form you acknowledge:
The Financial Aid Appeals Committee will review the request and determine if an appeal is warranted. Students are notified of the decision via their UML email. If an appeal is deemed appropriate, the student will be required to upload supporting documentation into Financial Aid Portal. Submission of an appeal request does not guarantee an adjustment or increase to student's financial aid.

Please do not disregard your university bill due date while waiting for the appeal decision.

THE PROCESS:
Step 1: Student must activate an account in Financial Aid Portal if not already done. Portal Link is: https://uml.studentforms.com

Step 2: When/If instructed to do so, the student uploads required documents into the Financial Aid Portal. Scanned, emailed or hand delivered documents will not be accepted.

Step 3: Financial Aid Office will contact student via email and/or the Financial Aid Portal when appeal is completed or if additional information is required.

VERIFICATION:
If the Financial Aid Office has determined your situation meets the guidelines of professional judgement appeals, verification of your FAFSA may be required before an appeal can be finalized. When instructed to do so, submit the request verification documents via the Financial Aid Portal.