<p>I know on the financial aid website they said, “If the awards that you are offered in your financial aid package do not add up to the amount you need to cover your educational costs, you may wish to look into the various available alternative financing options. These options include private education loan programs for parents and/or students and monthly payment plans. If you feel that you and your family have serious extenuating or unusual financial circumstances, you may submit a letter of appeal to the Financial Aid Office so that your aid package may be reviewed.” </p>
<p>Where can I find these other alternative financial options? Should I directly speak to the Financial Aid Office? Do we take loans out from the school or a bank? I applied ED, and got an early estimate of my financial aid; I have already filled the FAFSA so when do I find out what the concrete package is? I may want my package to be reviewed again.</p>
<p>I am an only child, and my mother studied in Peru while my father never completed high school. I really am not sure how this process works, and neither do are they. My intention is to be completely responsible for paying off my education, which will be difficult but that is my goal. </p>