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At Southeastern Louisiana University, we understand that there are various circumstances that may impact a student their family’s financial situation which is not reflected in their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). As a result of these circumstances, the Higher Education Act Section 479A (a) extends the latitude of institutions to exercise professional judgment to evaluate special circumstances on a case-by-case basis. Please see the information below regarding these special circumstances and contact your Financial Aid Counselor with any questions.
Students interested in a COA budget adjustment can contact their Financial Aid Counselor.
Students can make their request for a Professional Judgment in Workday by doing the following:
Processing Timeline:
**Please also note that approved special circumstances do not guarantee that any additional aid will be awarded. **
Please note: Because of the nature of federal, state, and institutional guidelines affecting financial aid programs, the information contained in this website is subject to change.