If your financial aid package falls short of your need, you can ask the college for more financial aid by sending them a financial aid appeal letter. A financial aid appeal is not like a negotiation.

The appeal itself should be approached like a position paper. There is no limit on how many pages you use but it’s always a good idea to try and keep your letter to 1 or 2 pages. The first thing you ...

Students whose financial circumstances worsened should consider filing an appeal. An appeal can be filed for both need-based and merit-based aid. Some colleges may try to match aid packages ...

The appeal itself should be approached like a position paper. There is no limit on how many pages you use but it’s always a good idea to try and keep your letter to 1 or 2 pages. The first thing you ...