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    The Financial Aid Team is committed to supporting our students and their families during times of financial uncertainty. If you have experienced significant changes in income or are facing unexpected hardship, you may request a review of your FAFSA information or apply for emergency scholarship funding. Please complete this form to provide detailed information about your situation. Our team will carefully review your submission and follow up with you regarding any additional documentation needed or next steps.

    We understand that financial challenges can arise unexpectedly, and we are here to help. All information submitted will remain confidential and will be used solely for the purpose of determining potential adjustments to your financial aid package or eligibility for emergency assistance.

     If you have any questions while completing this form, please contact the Financial Aid Team for assistance. The Financial Aid team will communicate with you via your Penn College Student email account, so be sure to check it regularly.

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      Financial Aid

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      Student Information
      9-digit # that starts with 7
      In the format of MM/DD/YYYY.
      Enter your Penn College email address.
      To reach you if needed, between regular business hours
      Semester
      Spring 2026
      Fall 2026
      Summer 2026
      Spring 2027
      Select the semester for which are you applying for assistance.
      Student Status
      Current or returning student
      Incoming accepted student
      Financial Hardship Type
      Request a review of your FAFSA information for a Special Circumstances.
      Apply for emergency scholarship funding.
      Special Circumstance Type
      Student’s loss of income or reduced income, compared to 2024 income.
      Parent’s loss of income or reduced income, compared to 2024 income. (Must be a parent on your 2026-27 FAFSA)
      Student or parents’ separation or divorce since your 2026-27 FAFSA was submitted (Must be a parent on your 2026-27 FAFSA)
      Death of a parent included on your 2026-27 FAFSA, or death of a student’s spouse
      Medical expenses you paid in 2025 or 2026 not covered by insurance and that exceed 11% of your or your parent’s household adjusted gross income (AGI) for the year
      Loss of or reduced income year
      Loss of or reduced income in 2024
      Loss of or reduced income in 2025
      Additional Information needed
      Note:
      Please note that limited funding is available in order for the Hardship Fund to help as many students as possible on campus.

      If you have any questions before submitting your notification, please email the Financial Aid Office at finast@pct.edu using your Penn College student email account.

      By checking this box and submitting this form, I certify that the above information is complete and accurate, and I agree to all of the statements directly below.
      By checking this box and submitting this form, I certify that the above information is complete and accurate and, if requested, I agree to provide documentation in support of this notification. I also understand that (1) submission of this notification does not guarantee that any financial assistance will be awarded; (2) the amount awarded to eligible students can vary; and (3) any financial assistance that I receive will be made on a one-time basis only.

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