Did you know that you can request more money from the school or did you think that the first offer is just simply what you have to pay? Let me know in the comments below!

@kathyluebke3158

2 жыл бұрын

E are looking at different schools at this point. There is nothing offered from the school tuition and if they take away her room and board I don’t see the point of giving them any of the scholarships we might win. We took a hiatus to try and figure out our next steps. Maybe another Q/A with DFD/The Scholarship System. Those are so helpful for specific questions and brain storming. I realize e went from early admission with 3 acceptance to being so late in the game waiting for the schools to decide on financial aid offers that we may end up with little too no aid/or scholarship for the first year. Very disappointing. Thank you for your help. Katherine

@powerisknowledgeTV

10 ай бұрын

I know this was over a year ago. But I would like to know How likely is a school to Grant my financial aid appeal if I was homeless with no resources in the school even knows that I was homeless?

@ninasiharath3655

2 ай бұрын

I didn't know

I will follow up once we hear back about our appeal letter

Thanks so much for this outline. Great video! Going through a divorce, so this was really helpful for my freshman child!

@TheScholarshipSystem

Жыл бұрын

We are glad you found this helpful!

thank you im actually working on my appeal now im so nervous about it

@kathyluebke3158

2 жыл бұрын

What to do when they haven’t sent a financial aid packet yet? Does that mean they aren’t planning on offering my daughter anything? If that’s the case then 109% of scholarships would be applied to her tuition/room/board/meal plan and essentials. There would be nothing to take away. Doesn’t seem right.

A million thank yous!

@TheScholarshipSystem

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

This was so helpful oh my goodness

@TheScholarshipSystem

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful!

Very helpful thanks 😊

@TheScholarshipSystem

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😊

Thanks I hav heard about the appeal but unclear how it was done. Great video

@TheScholarshipSystem

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

you the best! thank you so much

@TheScholarshipSystem

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@TheScholarshipSystem

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

I had NO idea of anything like this until this past summer when a college bill was presented to me. It’s not like the financial department said “hey let’s talk about HOW we can provide for her” My daughter, a junior this semester, had some sort of refund coming to her since day one. It was paying for her books and a few expenses. This semester of nursing was way more expensive and we actually owed 😮. Honestly I do not find the financial aid department forthcoming in much information to help my daughter to succeed. To me that’s sad. Maybe they aren’t meant to be helpful? I don’t know. I’ve been ignorant but always trying to understand. Thank you for these videos and helping me/us understand the process better!

@TheScholarshipSystem

Жыл бұрын

If your daughter is in nursing, this list might be helpful! thescholarshipsystem.com/blog-for-students-families/48-scholarships-for-nursing-students/

@CarolR823

Жыл бұрын

@@TheScholarshipSystem I appreciate the link....Thank you very much!

Thank for sharing your insights. When supplying documentation to financial aid offices, would you recommend attaching a copy of another university’s financial aid offer?

@TheScholarshipSystem

Жыл бұрын

Yes if it is a similar school. If your school is public in-state school, you'll want to supply another public in-state school with a similar academic reputation.

Great and thanks to you from god

I was going through a really rough time last semester and it cause me to be distracted and just not pay attention to school which cause me to fail like 3 classes 💔🤦🏾‍♀️ but I don’t want to drop I want to continue school and now I’m in debt of like $4000 and I don’t know how I will pay that I want to write an appeal letter and I want to try my best

@TheScholarshipSystem

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck! You got this. Writing an appeal is a step in the right direction.

They’re going by my 2019 taxes and I currently don’t make what I used to make.. also because I’m 23 so they’re also going by my parent income and he isn’t helping me.. I’ve been living on my own since I was 18… so stressful

@maharijawarapulika1349

2 жыл бұрын

It’s crazy how they qualified people for it, I’m exhausted and discouraged 😩😩

didn't know we could appeal.

Hello this video was very helpful and enlightening. I do have a question though. So, just recently I've applied for FASFA and this go round it gave the option to leave out parental finances. But in return I have to write a paragraph to financial aid describing why I haven't provided my parents information. Can I follow this same template for this situation or is there another way that I can approach this situation? Thanks 😌

@TheScholarshipSystem

2 жыл бұрын

Parental information is required on FAFSA unless you are an independent student. Your paragraph should provide evidence of being an independent student. The Financial Aid Appeal letter should be used AFTER you have received a financial aid package from your school.

@mikayla8125

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheScholarshipSystem Ok will do thanks😌

Can I appeal my college Sophomore's financial package if his younger brother is starting college in the fall of 2022? Or, would it just be a waste of time?

@TheScholarshipSystem

2 жыл бұрын

Always worth a shot!!

Is there a way international students can appeal? (Those ineligible for FAFSA)

@TheScholarshipSystem

2 жыл бұрын

While you won't be appealing FAFSA, there is a chance that there is some sort of appeal or letter you can write to try and get more funding from internal scholarships or grants. The best place to start is with the financial aid office.

i feel like schools also base their decisions on whether we have a 529 education plan or not. is this a question on fafsa i think i remember it asking this and feeling like i had to answer honestly that we have a 529.

@TheScholarshipSystem

2 жыл бұрын

All questions should be answered honestly. 529 education plans are considered investments under the parents' financial information. The amount in the account will affect EFC about 5%. The biggest factors that affect financial aid are parents' income, students' income, and student assets.

How often do they ask for bank documents when appealing? Need to know which documents to prepare.

@TheScholarshipSystem

Жыл бұрын

Bank documents may only be needed if a school requests verification of FAFSA numbers. Bank documents aren't usually needed for appealing, unless, you would like to show how money is spent in a typical month.

Hi. If I put down that I faced several health setbacks will Penn state asked for documents ? Thx.

@TheScholarshipSystem

Жыл бұрын

If you appeal, it's best to send supporting documents with the appeal letter to save time in the process.

The university my daughter wants to attend will deduct scholarship monies from the money they will give to her. It doesn’t make much sense to gain scholarship money if the university is going to deduct it from their offer. You can’t get ahead this way. Any suggestions?

@TheScholarshipSystem

2 жыл бұрын

That's ridiculous. First, remember they must remove from loans first. I'd confirm this with them! Second, I'd consider another university. That's a huge disadvantage - i.e. I received more and more money each year I was in college. I would've had to forfeit tens of thousands of dollars! Lastly, perhaps you can ask the scholarship committee to send the money directly to your student. You still have to claim it on taxes of course - they should send a 1099 form for that.

@kathyluebke3158

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheScholarshipSystem thank you so much. We may try that, at this point I think she feels that going to community college may work out better (and cheaper) then try again for a university (2 more years unless she gets a masters degree). We will continue to rebel through this adventure (?). Thank you. Katherine

Hello! Thank you for you time, my daugther got EFC 4000 the total of help is not to much, including loans, and i don't know what is the next step? Go the comunity college?

@TheScholarshipSystem

2 жыл бұрын

Have you considered a "100% need-meet" school? $4,000 isn't actually that much so that could be a great opportunity for your family! I would recommend attending our free (live) training series that's going on this week. We will definitely share tons of tips on that! You can register here: thescholarshipsystem.com/dfdworkshop .. but hurry because part 1 was yesterday! You still can catch up. :)

What if you dont have evidence? In my case I last went to college in 2007/08 and I had to withdraw because back in that time I couldnt do the whole work/school thing ** I have no evidence of that , it was 16 years ago and now I am trying to enroll again. what do I do ??

@TheScholarshipSystem

Ай бұрын

It would be best to contact the school's financial aid office to see what information they would need to fully consider your appeal.

My daughter just received a small financial aid package from a school she’s considering. Our EFC was 60,000. I have my own student loans 4,000/mo and no extra to contribute. Is it possible to appeal EFC on those grounds

@TheScholarshipSystem

Жыл бұрын

It wouldn't hurt to ask. Some schools will offer additional aid to ensure they meet enrollment numbers.

Sorry mam but i could get that template from your website.could you please help me?

@TheScholarshipSystem

2 жыл бұрын

thescholarshipsystem.com/blog-for-students-families/how-to-appeal-financial-aid-due-to-covid-19/#Financial_Aid_Appeal_Letter_Example

i was told that they dont do this at a state school. no negotiations.

@TheScholarshipSystem

2 жыл бұрын

Every school is different. Schools that are in high demand don't need to accommodate students' financial situation since there will always be another student ready to attend. Regardless, it doesn't hurt to ask.

Can you write one Ask the student for yourself, because I'm older and do not live with family

@TheScholarshipSystem

Жыл бұрын

Yes! If you are an independent student and aren't required to submit parent information, you can write the letter on your own.

no, i didn't know

Hi we just got our financial aid offer and our WA college grant was $4,257. We have a AGI of 69k with a family size of 5. Our remaining cost is 11k per year so if we appealed do you think we would get more assistance?

@TheScholarshipSystem

Жыл бұрын

Possibly. Colleges have some flexibility in their financial aid awards. Appealing may provide you with some additional funds towards college expenses.

@candacestevens4446

Жыл бұрын

I am in WA too. Just filled out the fafsa for 2 kids. I seriously doubt we’re going to get any help. We make 60% of what we used to before covid. Such a bummer

What if you do not have any proof or evidence? I went to college in my 20s nothing Major happened I was just not mature enough and now I’m 36 single mom 4 boys going back to school to be a teacher. I do not have any evidence ir proof. So I just put that in my letter?

@TheScholarshipSystem

Жыл бұрын

Since it was long ago, you will need to explain your situation. Documentation may consist of cash flow and proof that you don't have sufficient discretionary income to cover your education expenses.

Did not know

Should the financial aid appeal letter come from the parent or the student?

@TheScholarshipSystem

3 ай бұрын

Either. Most parents tend to write the need-based appeal since parents have the information necessary to write it. Students write the merit-based appeal.

Is this for universities only??

@TheScholarshipSystem

Жыл бұрын

Any school that offers financial aid. This could also apply to 2 year colleges or trade schools.

Should parents write this letter or the student?

@TheScholarshipSystem

Жыл бұрын

Either is fine. But for financial aid appeals, it is more common that parents write the letter since they are more privy to the family's financial situation than students are.

I did even think that the school would help opening to one’s future!

I has no idea we can appeal!

@TheScholarshipSystem

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! It's a great option to explore.

No

video starts at 4:07

Hi. Do you write financial appeal letters for low academic ? My son lost his financial aid. And I'm disable. Do you have an Instagram ?

@TheScholarshipSystem

Жыл бұрын

Hi Kota - We are launching our Instagram account later this month! We do not write financial aid appeal letters, we can only provide resources (like our videos) to help you.