The College Unraveled Blog
If your first choice college offers everything you want, but the price tag is daunting, donāt give up hope; consider appealing the award. While colleges and universities wonāt encourage it, the financial aid officers are empowered to make adjustments, if warranted.
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To appeal, do the following:
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If youāve applied for financial aid and filed all the paperwork by the appropriate deadline, an award letter outlining a collegeās offer of financial assistance should arrive close on the heels of your notification of acceptance. Hereās a guide to understanding what that package really means.
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There are so many moving parts to a studentās search for the ārightā college location, academic options, student services, clubs, and organizations, career preparations ā but none of them matters if a family cannot afford that outstanding education. Attending college is a privilege and one that cost...
You got into theĀ top three schools on your list.Ā Each has sent you a financial aid award. One offer looksĀ better than the other two, but is it really?Ā Itās important to compare financial aid offers.Ā Here are 6 questions to ask:Ā
- What is your Cost of AttendanceĀ (COA)?Ā Does the college list all ...
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