What happens if a Professional Judgment request is denied due to inadequate documentation?

• A. The student's financial aid package will increase
• B. The student must provide additional information
• C. The original financial aid eligibility remains intact
• D. The student will lose all financial aid

Answer: (C)

When a Professional Judgment request is denied due to inadequate documentation, the original financial aid eligibility remains intact. This means that even though the request for a reevaluation of financial circumstances was not granted, the student still retains the financial aid awarded to them prior to the Professional Judgment request.

This situation emphasizes the importance of submitting complete and accurate documentation for any adjustments to financial aid due to a change in circumstances. If the additional information is insufficient, it does not negatively impact the student's previously established eligibility for financial aid; rather, it simply means that the request for a change based on that information cannot be honored. By retaining the original financial aid eligibility, the student is still able to receive the aid that was originally calculated based on the data submitted in the FAFSA or other financial documents.