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In which scenario might a college financial aid administrator exercise "Professional Judgment"?

A To automatically increase a student's Pell Grant eligibility without documentation.
B To adjust a student's Cost of Attendance (COA) or data used in the Student Aid Index (SAI) due to unusual circumstances.
C To approve a student's loan application without regard for credit history.
D To waive federal Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements for an entire student body.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Professional Judgment allows financial aid administrators to make adjustments to a student's COA or SAI data based on documented unusual or extenuating circumstances not typically captured by the FAFSA.

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