A Student Aid Administrator may use Professional Judgment (PJ) on a case-by-case basis to adjust a student’s Cost of Attendance for cost incurred during the applicable award year not listed above. Circumstances that warrant a professional judgment to the cost of attendance include but are not limited to:

• Unusually high childcare or dependent care cost
• Disability related expenses
• Professional license or certification cost
• Additional costs associated with a student’s program of study that are above the cost of tuition & fees and/or books and supplies

How to Apply

Step 1: Fill out the FAFSA

Step 2: Once you receive notification from LU that your FAFSA has been received, login to Student Forms and complete PJ Special Circumstance – COA Appeal Form.  You will be required to provide supporting documentation.

Step 3: A Financial Aid Administrator will contact you if more information is needed.

Step 4: You will be notified of the decision via Student Forms.  The decision of the Student Aid Office is final and cannot be appealed.

 

 

 

If you have any questions about what you have read in this handbook, please feel free to contact our office by emailing financiaaid@lamar.edu or calling 409-880-8450.