Appeal financial aid package?

momwhowantsthebest
Wed, 18 Aug 2010 08:30:58 +0000

In the long run 2k is not a lot of money - do you have a job on campus that can help out with that? Perhaps you could make an appointment to sit down and talk to FA when you return to school after a visit home. Prior to sitting down with them, take the time to write out your financial situation, cost by cost. Perhaps there’s a cost that has not been accounted for in your situation.

It seems to me that after your parents pay for all their essential costs i.e. mortgage, car, food, retirement, taxes, health care and living, the rest seems like fair game to colleges. I’m not necessarily opposed to that as long as it’s a similar ratio for all which from my discussions with most parents it seems to be unless someone is hiding assets.

Also, you may be able to find a job next summer that can help you with the extra costs.

Take the break before the next semester - it will serve you well. Good luck!