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A student's parent recently became unemployed due to unforeseen circumstances, significantly impacting their family's income after the FAFSA was filed. What process should the student's family initiate to potentially adjust their financial aid eligibility?

A Request a new Expected Family Contribution (SAI) calculation from the Department of Education.
B Submit an appeal for Special Circumstances to the college's financial aid office.
C Apply for a private student loan to cover the new financial gap.
D Wait until the next FAFSA cycle to report the change in income.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Special Circumstances appeals (Professional Judgment) allow financial aid administrators to adjust FAFSA data due to significant, documented changes in a family's financial situation, such as job loss.

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