Professional Judgement Request

Professional Judgement Request
South Louisiana Community College recognizes that families experience changes in income or family situations that do not accurately reflect relevant tax return data. Therefore, if you and/or your family experienced unusual financial circumstances, complete the form and attach the requested documentation as instructed below.

All requests for professional judgment require tax return transcripts for student and parent (if the student is dependent) along with W-2’s and/or 1099’s used to complete the tax return. You may obtain a tax return transcript by going online to www.irs.gov, or you can call the IRS at 1-800-908-9946 and follow the prompts to request a Tax Transcript for the applicable tax year.

Please allow 2-3 weeks processing time from the time all documentation is submitted. Notification of the decision by the Financial Aid Office will be sent to your SLCC e-mail address. All decisions made by the Financial Aid Office concerning special circumstances are final. If you have questions, please contact us at 337-521-9621.
Determining Your Eligibility
Since filing the FAFSA, did you, your spouse (if married), or your parent (if dependent) experience a reduction or significant change in income due to unemployment, retirement, new job, change in marital status, etc.?*

YesNo
Are you experiencing an increase in expenses such as medical expenses not covered by insurance, additional educational related costs, or expenses from a natural disaster, i.e., fire, flood, etc.?*

YesNo
Circumstances that are NOT considered as extenuating include, but are not limited to:
- Standard living expenses (e.g., utilities, credit card payments, children's allowances, etc.)
- Mortgage payments
- Car payments
- Credit card or other personal debts
- Vacation expenses
- All other discretionary expenses
Student Information
Legal First Name*
Legal Last Name*
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Student ID/LoLA Number*
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Alt. Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Relationship to Student*

SelfParentSpouse
Select the appropriate FAFSA Aid Year*
Select the reason you are requesting a professional judgement.*
Provide a detailed letter explaining your circumstances.*
Provide a copy of 2022 IRS Income Tax Return Transcripts and W-2's for student and parents (if student is dependent) or spouse (if student is married).

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Provide a copy of 2023 IRS Income Tax Return Transcripts and W-2's for student and parents (if student is dependent) or spouse (if student is married).

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Provide a copy of 2024 IRS Income Tax Return Transcripts and W-2's for student and parents (if student is dependent) or spouse (if student is married).

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Provide letter from employer(s) stating the last date of employment.

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Provide a copy of unemployment compensation letter or signed statement that you did not or will not receive unemployment benefits.

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Attach a copy of last paystub(s) from former employer(s) and current employer(s) for student and/or spouse/parent

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If support/benefit was terminated, provide documentation of monthly payment amount and date support/benefit was terminated. If support/benefit was reduced, provide proof of the original amount, date of reduction, and the reduced/updated support/benefit amount.

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Attach a copy of the death certificate(s).

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Attach a copy of legal separation documentation, proof of separate households, or divorce decree.

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Provide copy of DD214 if appeal is due to discharge from active military duty.

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If you did not itemize, attach proof of payment for your unusual medical expense(s).

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Attach documentation to identify the source of the income.

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Attach proof of payment and an itemized statement showing how the funds were spent (e.g., cancelled checks, receipts, bank statements).

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Attach documentation of monthly income sources for all retirement income, including social security (if applicable).

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Attach documentation that supports your change in circumstance such as receipts, third party statements, etc.

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I,First Name* Last Name*(student), certify the information reported is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Additionally, I understand that I am responsible for returning all student financial aid monies received due to inaccurate, false, or misleading information provided on this form and/or any other documentation submitted.
I,First Name Last Name(spouse or parent of dependent student), certify the information reported is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Additionally, I understand that I am responsible for returning all student financial aid monies received due to inaccurate, false, or misleading information provided on this form and/or any other documentation submitted.
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Professional Judgement Request

Determining Your Eligibility

Student Information