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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHow to ask for more \u2013 Do\u2019s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n- File a financial aid appeal.<\/strong>\n
\n- Contact the college to ask how to submit an appeal. They will instruct you on what information is needed, and what paperwork to submit. The process of an appeal could take several weeks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Keep the letter short and to the point. Include all requested documentation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Let them know what you can afford.<\/strong>\n
\n- This is typically included in your appeal letter. Tell them honestly, what you believe you can pay, per year, in college expenses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- How much do you need to make this college affordable?<\/strong>\n
\n- Keep your appeal within a reasonable amount. Most colleges will view $1,000 – $5,000 as a reasonable request. Telling a college what you need simplifies things. They know exactly what you need, and if they have the funding, they will try to meet your request.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Let them know if you received a better offer from another college<\/strong>.\n
\n- If another college offered you additional aid, use that offer letter as part of your appeal. Let the school know they are your first choice and affordability is the only thing holding you from attending. Caution: many colleges will not compare financial aid packages or match other financial aid offers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Hold off on submitting your enrollment deposit until the financial appeal results are in.<\/strong>\n
\n- You will lose all leverage if you have already enrolled in the freshman class.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Don’t’s: Things to avoid when requesting additional aid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n- Do not skip asking for more financial aid.<\/strong>\n
\n- The biggest pitfall is NOT asking for more aid. There is no harm in requesting a review of your financial aid package and submitting an appeal for additional funding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Do not be demanding<\/strong>\n
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- Contact the college to ask how to submit an appeal. They will instruct you on what information is needed, and what paperwork to submit. The process of an appeal could take several weeks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Keep the letter short and to the point. Include all requested documentation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Let them know what you can afford.<\/strong>\n
- \n
- This is typically included in your appeal letter. Tell them honestly, what you believe you can pay, per year, in college expenses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- How much do you need to make this college affordable?<\/strong>\n
- \n
- Keep your appeal within a reasonable amount. Most colleges will view $1,000 – $5,000 as a reasonable request. Telling a college what you need simplifies things. They know exactly what you need, and if they have the funding, they will try to meet your request.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Let them know if you received a better offer from another college<\/strong>.\n
- \n
- If another college offered you additional aid, use that offer letter as part of your appeal. Let the school know they are your first choice and affordability is the only thing holding you from attending. Caution: many colleges will not compare financial aid packages or match other financial aid offers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Hold off on submitting your enrollment deposit until the financial appeal results are in.<\/strong>\n
- \n
- You will lose all leverage if you have already enrolled in the freshman class.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Don’t’s: Things to avoid when requesting additional aid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Do not skip asking for more financial aid.<\/strong>\n
- \n
- The biggest pitfall is NOT asking for more aid. There is no harm in requesting a review of your financial aid package and submitting an appeal for additional funding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Do not be demanding<\/strong>\n
- Do not skip asking for more financial aid.<\/strong>\n
- You will lose all leverage if you have already enrolled in the freshman class.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n