Professional Judgment
Have you or your family’s financial circumstances changed in the past year? The Offices of Student Financial Services can use professional judgment to help eligible students receive additional financial aid.
WHAT IS A PROFESSIONAL JUDGMENT?
Professional Judgment refers to a Financial Aid Administrator’s authority to take into consideration unique family circumstances not reflected on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). These judgments are made on a case-by-case basis to determine if a student is eligible for need based financial aid.
Do I qualify for a Professional Judgment?
If you have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and have experienced a change of circumstances within the past year, you may qualify for a Professional Judgment. Reasons to request a Professional Judgment for the 2025-26 year include:
- Loss or change in employment status in 2023
- Loss or change in employment status in 2024
- A divorce or separation of parent (or spouse) after the FAFSA was completed
- Receipt of certain nonrecurring income in 2023 (IRA rollover, overtime, one-time payment from employer, moving expense reimbursement, etc.)
- Other extenuating circumstances not listed above
The Offices of Student Financial Services are required to use regulatory parameters established by the U.S. Department of Education to determine if you would qualify for a Professional Judgment.
Will I receive more scholarships if I apply for a Professional Judgment?
Students are not guaranteed to receive additional scholarships by completing a Professional Judgment form. We are required to follow regulatory parameters determined by the U.S. Department of Education. Each judgment is made on a case-by-case basis by a Financial Aid Administrator and is final.
How do I apply for a Professional Judgment?
You can complete our 2024-25 Change of Circumstances form to request a Professional Judgment online by clicking here. You will be required to provide a detailed explanation of your circumstances and upload additional documents and forms.
If you cannot upload the required documents using the Microsoft Form, you can also send your supporting documentation to us directly by mail or email*.
Greensboro College
Attn: Financial Aid Office
815 West Market Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
Email: sfs@greensboro.edu
* The Greensboro College Financial Aid Office recommends that you do not send documents with Personal Identifying Information via email, as it is not a secure method of data transfer. If you are unable to upload the required documents using the Microsoft Form, please hide or remove any any Personal Identifying Information before emailing the documents.
