Was your teens finanical aid letter less than you were expecting? A financial aid appeal might help them get a larger award.
For instance, a job loss is the clearest example, but it isn’t the only qualifying type of event. A divorce, a sudden disability or death in the household can impact income levels
ANOTHER SCHOOL OFFERED MORE
Students can leverage the financial aid offers made by other schools to increase their awards at their top-choice colleges.
Getting an academic, athletic, volunteering, leadership, or another type of award is one scenario that could lead to more financial aid.
If the amount listed or kind of financial aid is clearly incorrect based on the information your student provided during the application process, it’s perfectly reasonable to appeal the award
(...And Avoid Student Loan Debt)