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Under what circumstance might a financial aid administrator exercise 'professional judgment' to adjust a student's financial aid eligibility?

A When a student requests a higher loan amount without providing justification.
B When a student's family experiences significant unforeseen financial hardship, such as job loss or high medical expenses, not reflected on the FAFSA.
C When a student wants to attend a more expensive out-of-state university.
D When a student receives an athletic scholarship and requests additional grant aid.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Professional judgment allows financial aid administrators to make adjustments to a student's financial aid eligibility in special circumstances, like unforeseen financial hardship (e.g., job loss, high medical bills) not captured by the FAFSA.

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