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When a student has a pending PJ To-Do List item this will block financial aid from paying. The student may request the PJ be temporarily canceled to give time for current financial aid to disburse.<\/p>\n

The chart below lists the type of supporting documentation REQUIRED<\/strong> for various categories of Professional Judgement:<\/p>\n

Failure to submit all applicable, required documentation listed will<\/strong> result in a delay and possible denial of your PJ application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Reason for Professional Judgement Petition<\/th>\nDocuments Required<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Loss or Change of Employment and\/or Income<\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Statement on letterhead indicating the last date of employment<\/li>\n
  • Copy of the last paycheck including any vacation pay, severance, bonuses, or tips received<\/li>\n
  • Documentation of the gross income of the person whose employment status changed<\/li>\n
  • Members of the military must submit a copy of the DD214 and a LES showing taxable and untaxed income<\/li>\n
  • Documentation of any type of income being received including workman\u2019s compensation, payments from 401(k) or 403(b) plans, the financial contribution made by individuals outside of the household<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Divorce or Separation<\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Copy of divorce decree<\/li>\n
  • Statement from the family law attorney indicating the date of separation or proof of separation<\/li>\n
  • Documentation of any alimony or child support being received or paid out<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Death of a Parent or Spouse<\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Death certificate of the deceased individual<\/li>\n
  • Copy of final paycheck<\/li>\n
  • Documentation of any death benefits received<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Disability<\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Documentation of disability diagnosis<\/li>\n
  • Documentation of costs related to the student\u2019s disability ex. Personal assistance, transportation, equipment, or supplies (These costs cannot be provided by other agencies to be considered for a Professional Judgement.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reduction in Child Support<\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Documentation of the total amount of child support expected for each child<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Unusual Medical\/Dental Expenses<\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Documentation of paid out- of- pocket medical expenses<\/li>\n
  • Copy of Schedule A (tax form)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Elementary\/Secondary Tuition Expenses<\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Proof of tuition expenses paid for the current academic year on school letterhead<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dependent Care Expenses<\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Proof of dependent care expenses paid for the current academic year on letterhead<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Computer Purchase<\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Proof of cost of computer required for educational purposes or proof of purchase (This is a one-time adjustment.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Professional Licensure<\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Proof of costs associated with professional licensure or proof of payment (This is a one-time adjustment. Preparatory coursework cannot be included.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"tags":[58],"class_list":["post-9183","faq","type-faq","status-publish","hentry","tag-professional-judgement","topic-applying-for-aid"],"yoast_head":"\nI have a pending Professional Judgement, why isn\u2019t my financial aid disbursing?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"When a student has a pending PJ To-Do List item this will block financial aid from paying. 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