The withdrawals are also subject to state income tax. Ordinary income tax will apply to each distribution.If you have any questions about completing this form, or about applying for a withdrawal on your own behalf, please contact Carolina Lopez at (510) 464-6208. A hardship withdrawal allows you to withdraw pre-tax money from your account if you have a "financial hardship." No early withdrawal penalties. Some plans may provide for the allocation of administrative expenses attendant to hardship withdrawal distributions to the participant who seeks the withdrawal. About MassBay Scholarships.