<p>i’m going to be a freshman this fall. i had already gotten my FA facts straight, but then my dad just retired. now we have to write an appeal. any idea how to go about that?</p>
<p>Did you dad lose his job or was laid-off? If so – write the appeal based on that (loss of job, decrease in income, etc).</p>
<p>If you dad just suddenly decided to retire, you are going to have a very difficult time getting any college to adjust you aid because your father doesn’t want to work anymore. If there are other circumstances (illness, etc) base the appeal on that.</p>