<p>I don’t want to directly contradict the advice of anyone else who is posting in this thread, as their experiences are likely far more typical. As an exceptionally high need student, I can say that U of R’s aid package was incredibly generous, and when I filed an appeal with supporting documentation, it was considered and approved. I think you should file the appeal with as much documentation as you can, but don’t be surprised if it works out where you get denied. As a transfer student who had to leave her first college after a financial aid problem there, I can say that some schools are going to be out of your reach and some schools aren’t going to be very good with appeals. I think it’s circumstances and luck of the draw.</p>