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Under what general circumstance might a financial aid administrator exercise "Professional Judgment" for a student's FAFSA data?

A When a student requests a higher amount of federal loan funding than initially offered.
B When a student's family experiences a significant change in financial circumstances not reflected on the FAFSA.
C When a student fails to meet academic requirements for a specific scholarship.
D When a student wants to attend a more expensive out-of-state university.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Professional Judgment allows financial aid administrators to adjust a student's financial aid data in cases of documented special circumstances, such as job loss, high medical expenses, or other income changes not captured by the FAFSA.

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