The Department of Education gives financial aid administrators the ability to consider a family's special circumstances in determining financial aid eligibility.

If special circumstances affect your parents' or your ability to contribute toward educational expenses, please send a letter to the Luther College Financial Aid Office outlining these circumstances.

The forms at the left provide guidance for documenting some of the most common circumstances that may be considered. These forms are for the 2010-11 academic year. Please contact the Financial Aid Office if you need to complete a form for the 2009-10 academic year.

When completing these forms, it is important to provide specific dollar amounts.

The Department of Education and Luther College require you to submit proper documentation for your circumstances. Read the instructions carefully to ensure that proper documentation is submitted with your appeal.

All appeals are reviewed in accordance with guidance from the Department of Education and college policy. Changes in financial aid packages are awarded based on the availability of funds.