The Financial Aid Office of the Maine College of Health Professions reserves the right to make “professional judgment” decisions regarding financial aid. These decisions will be on a case-by-case basis depending on the student's needs and circumstances regarding the issue.
Process for Professional Judgment:
- Financial Aid Specialist identifies an issue regarding financial aid that may require special handling outside the routine financial aid process.
- Alternately, the student may bring an issue to the Financial Aid Specialist for special consideration.
- In both circumstances above, issue and/or request is documented and placed in student file.
- Financial Aid Specialist reviews the issue for consideration of Professional Judgment. If necessary, research is conducted through various Dept. of Education publications to ensure the validity of the request. The Financial Aid Specialist may also consult with peers in the financial aid community.
- After a decision is reached by the Financial Aid Specialist, the Vice President, Financial Affairs, or the President of the College is consulted to ensure the decision is fair and equitable.
- The student is advised of the outcome of the request via written communication.
- Component(s) of financial aid is adjusted accordingly. A new financial aid award letter is created and provided to the student.
- Full documentation of the adjustment is recorded for the student file.
Approved:______________________________________________________________________
Monika Bissell, DBA
President
Amended
11/9/2023
Reviewed
February 2015