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Check with the college before writing a letter to make sure it is part of t heir appeals process. We have put together a few tips and some sample letters based on a few common scenarios.  \nAppeal tips  \nProofread your letter!  \n If you have an assigned financial aid counselor, include their name in the letter.  \n Follow the instructions provided by the college such as where to send the form and what additional documents need to submitted. See our handout for more information about the appeal process.  \n Be honest and open in the letter. Your situation may be very personal, but the colleges need all the facts to review your appeal.  \nThese sample letters are examples and need to be edited to fit your situation!  \nSample 1 scenario: More aid is needed in order to make attending this college a reality.  \nDear Financial Aid Administrator,  \nFirst off, let me tell you how thrilled I am to be admitted to uAspire University. It is my top choice college and I am very much looking forward to beginning my studies at your institution. At this time though, I am very nervous about how I will come up with the additional money I need to fund my education. Per my calculations, I still have an estimated bill of about $\\#\\#\\#\\# . I have a zero SAI and my family does not have any additional money to help me pay for college. I am hoping that I might be eligible for additional grant or scholarship money. Also, I would be open to taking out an additional student loan if possible.  \nPlease let me know if there is any other information that you need in order to consider my appeal. I look forward to hearing back from you.  \nSincerely, Sally Sample  \n uAspire 2025  \nSample 2 scenario: Family's financial situation has changed since completing FAFSA.  \nTo Whom It May Concern:  \nThank you for the recent financial aid package offer to attend uAspire University. Unfortunately, since the time I submitted data about my family’s finances on the FAFSA, our financial situation has changed dramatically.  \nA tree fell on our roof during a heavy rainstorm and my parent(s) had to repair the damagesand replace the roof. This was a cost they were not expecting to incur this year. Because of how much the repair cost, my parent(s) will not be able to help me cover my college bill.  \nI would greatly appreciate it if adjustments to my financial aid package could be made to address this change in circumstances. I have attached a receipt from the roof repair specialist that replaced our roof, which includes a summary of the costs. Please let me know if there is any additional information you will need in order to consider this appeal, and thank you foryour prompt attention to this matter.  \nSincerely,  \nCedric Scenario  \nSample 3 scenario:  \nFamily income has decreased significantly compared to the prior tax year information reported on the FAFSA .  \nTo the Financial Aid Office:  \nThank you for the recent financial aid package offer to attend uAspire University. I would very much like to attend your institution as it is my top choice college. Unfortunately, the information on my FAFSA does not accurately reflect my family's financial circumstances because my family’s income was much higher in 2023 than it is now. As of DATE (ex. February of 2023), my father suffered an injury at work, and has not been able to return to work ever since. He receives temporary Worker’s Compensation benefits instead, in the amount of $XXXXX per week/month/year, which is much lower than his full salary of $XXXXXX.  \nI would greatly appreciate it if my financial aid package could be reconsidered due to my parents’ loss of income in the last year. Attached here is my father’s 2023 paystub as proof of income loss and proof of his Worker’s Compensation. 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