American Financial Aid

kb0671
Fri, 18 Mar 2011 10:45:15 +0000

Aj1410, you (more like your parents) should call the financial aid office. It won’t hurt either way, and they are very nice and eager to help. My financial aid package was HORRIBLE, the amount I have to pay is 3x as much as my efc so my mom called and they explained it.

I didn’t get any more money, but they explained the issue to me - it turns out that they got the noncustodial parent form from CSS, and my dad makes a bunch more then my mom…even though he doesn’t plan on paying much…but ANYWAYS, at least now I know why I didn’t get much, and American was very sympathetic and nice and gave my mom tips on how to get more aid next year if I go.

So, to appeal, or ask about your aid amount, just call the financial aid office (the number should be in one of the packets you received), and they’ll help you out. Good luck!