If there was a significant change from the information on your 2025-26 FAFSA, we may be able to reevaluate your financial aid. The University of Iowa does not negotiate financial aid or match offers from other schools. Below are the circumstances that are eligible for review.
Change in Income Appeal
If you, your parent(s)/guardian(s), or your spouse have faced financial hardship since you filed your FAFSA, you may be able to submit a Change in Income Appeal. Complete this online form to tell us more about your circumstances and our office will follow up within 10 business days with more information. Submission of this form does not guarantee an increase or adjustment to financial aid and additional documentation will be required before an adjustment can be made.
Other Circumstances
| Circumstance | Explanation and Next Steps |
|---|---|
| Parent Divorce or Separation | If your parents whose information was provided on the FAFSA have gotten divorced or separated since the FAFSA was filed, contact our office. |
| Death of a Parent | A parent whose income was used on the 2025-26 FAFSA has died. Contact our office. |
| Childcare Expenses | A parent has unreimbursed childcare expenses in 2023 and those expenses will continue in 2025. Contact our office about this option. |
| Medical Expenses | If your parents paid over $2,000 in medical expenses in 2023 that were not covered by insurance, we may be able to adjust your FAFSA. Please complete this online form to tell us more about your circumstances and our office will follow up with more information. Submission of this form does not guarantee an increase or adjustment to financial aid and additional documentation will be required before an adjustment can be made. |
| Unemployment in 2023 | If your parent received unemployment benefits in 2023 that were included in the income on the FAFSA, contact our office. |
| circumstance | Explanation and next steps |
|---|---|
| Student Divorce or Separation | If you have gotten divorced or separated since the FAFSA was filed, contact our office. |
| Death of a Spouse | The student's spouse whose income was provided on the 2025-26 FAFSA has died. Contact our office and provide the date of death and 2023 W-2 forms for both the student and spouse. |
| Dependent Care/Child Care Expenses | This is considered a cost adjustment for independent students. Review Appealing Costs. |
| Unemployment in 2023 | If you received unemployment benefits in 2023 that were included in the income on the FAFSA, contact our office. |