<p>If you have complicated circumstances you might simply post on this board; we don’t have all the answers, but we may be able to help you clarify your questions.</p>
<p>I have not been impressed when calling FAFSA help about complex things, it feels a lot like calling the IRS where they take no responsibility for their answers and it is tough to get them to understand the complexities. The phone helpers seem to want to find your “box” ASAP and give you the pat answer.</p>
<p>You might have better luck calling some finaid depts and asking for a long term employee not a student and ask them.</p>
<p>This site may also address some special circumstances:</p>
<p>[FinAid</a> | Professional Judgment | Case Studies](<a href=“Your Guide for College Financial Aid - Finaid”>Your Guide for College Financial Aid - Finaid)</p>