If you appealed for additional financial aid, but your appeal was denied, you still have a few options. In this article, we'll let you know what steps you can take to try and secure more financial ...

*I am writing to request an appeal of my financial aid package for the 2025 - 2026 academic year. [College Name] is my first choice and I see myself thriving at your college/university.

If you’ve been turned down for federal student aid for your student loans, here’s how to write a financial aid appeal letter. Learn more.

The formula to determine federal financial aid eligibility is standard for all applicants. However, there is some flexibility, when appropriate, for financial aid administrators to exercise ...

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During the COVID-19 emergency, SwiftStudent has helped 70,000 students with financial aid appeals, providing both factual information about eligibility and template letters for submission.

Simply put, it’s your right to request more aid. Reasons to appeal your financial aid award include, but are not limited to, job loss, loss of a loved one, medical expenses, and childcare costs.

Appeal for Reconsideration All need-based financial aid packages are determined based upon the federal and institutional calculation of financial need. Using the information that you provided on the ...

For decades, in-the-know families have gone back to college financial aid officers to ask for a bit more grant money after the first offer arrived. But word has spread, and the combination of the ...

The 2022-2023 financial aid award will be based on 2020 tax returns and students’ household income. Four simple tips help you appeal for more financial aid.

Successful financial aid appeals are rare, experts say. After receiving an award letter, students may be able to appeal the financial aid package they were given by a specific college. Not all ...