Financial Hardship Notification

The Financial Aid Team is committed to supporting students and their families during times of financial uncertainty. If you have experienced a significant change in income or are facing an unexpected financial hardship, you may be eligible to request a review of your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) information or apply for emergency scholarship funding.

Please complete this form to provide detailed information about your circumstances. Once your submission is received, our team will carefully review your request and contact you if additional documentation or information is needed. All information you provide will remain confidential and will be used solely to determine whether adjustments to your financial aid eligibility or emergency funding may be available.

If you have any questions while completing this form, please contact the Financial Aid team for assistance. All communications regarding your request will be sent to your Penn College student email account, so please monitor it regularly for updates and any requests for additional information.

Please note: This form is intended only for students who have been directed to complete it by the Financial Aid Team. If you did not receive the link directly from our office but believe your circumstances warrant a financial aid review or emergency funding consideration, please contact the Financial Aid Team before completing the form.

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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
Summer 2026
Fall 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 Circumstance.
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
Please note: the Hardship Fund has limited resources...
While every request is carefully reviewed, submitting an application does not guarantee funding. Awards are based on demonstrated financial need, eligibility, and the availability of funds so that we can assist as many students as possible.

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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