| Finaid for a small liberal arts college specifically told me that they do not view an appeal of the merit offer negatively. I was even told to include offers from other colleges in the appeal, especially if the merit aid would sway the decision. Guess it may depend on the school. I was upfront with them and told them that I was not trying to bargain them down for the sake of obtaining the best deal, however the financial aspect was a reality for us in the decision process. |