Every year, students and families receive financial aid offers that don’t quite cover the cost of attendance. The good news? You’re not stuck with that number. You can ask colleges for more money through something called a financial aid appeal. Here’s what it is and how it works.
🤔What’s a Financial Aid Appeal?
A financial aid appeal is a formal request you send (by email or phone) to a college asking them to reconsider and potentially increase your aid package. Maybe your family’s financial situation changed because of a lost job, accident, or a parent passing. Maybe you got a better offer from another school but you’d prefer to go there. Or maybe the original package just doesn’t reflect what you actually need or have. Whatever the case, you have the right to ask. And yes, schools do say yes. But only when it’s done the right way and at the right time.
Common Mistakes Students Make When Asking for More Aid:
❌ Writing a vague or emotional requests with no documentation
Colleges need you to be clear, concise, and include evidence to support your claim.
❌ Waiting too long to submit an appeal
The longer you wait, the harder it will be to get granted anything. The sooner you can ask, the better your chances.
❌ Assuming they won’t get more, so they never ask
A closed mouth never gets fed. The school won’t know you have a bigger need if you don’t tell them.
👂Any of these sound familiar? Don’t worry, you’re not alone!!! That’s why I created the following step-by-step guide to help students and families feel confident about going through this process👇
Introducing …….
This guide will teach you:
✅ What to include (and what to avoid) in your request
✅ How to frame your appeal in a way that gets attention
✅ How to follow up, plus templates and tools to make it easier to write and submit
If you or someone you know has a college offer that’s just not cutting it, don’t walk away from the table. Ask for more. It could be the difference between financial stress or financial relief.
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