The Process of Appealing for More Aid
Many students and parents are aware that, after they’ve been accepted by a college and awarded a financial aid package, they can appeal to the financial aid office to try and get better terms. That’s all good. But that awareness just sets up more questions: Is it worth appealing this award? More specifically, has the college offered a fair, “market-level” offer? Or have they already made a great offer that can’t be improved? Is it the type of school that…