4 Good Excuses For a Financial Aid Appeal

Was your teens finanical aid letter less than you were expecting? A financial aid appeal might help them get a larger award. Learn more

A SIGNIFICANT CHANGE IN YOUR FINANCIAL SITUATION

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A RECENT AWARD, HIGHER TEST SCORE, OR OTHER SIGN OF INCREASED MERIT

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EVIDENCE OF AN ERROR

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4 Good Excuses For a Financial Aid Appeal

A SIGNIFICANT CHANGE IN YOUR FINANCIAL SITUATION

A RECENT AWARD, HIGHER TEST SCORE, OR OTHER SIGN OF INCREASED MERIT

EVIDENCE OF AN ERROR

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