Step One

Review Your Financial Aid or Merit Scholarship Awards

Deciphering financial aid and merit scholarship award letters isn’t always an easy task. Being able to suss out the hard-core information takes a discerning eye.

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Step Two

Appeal Financial Aid or Merit Scholarships

Once you have a financial offer in hand, determine whether you’ll need more aid/scholarships. If so, devise an approach to successfully appeal the offer.

What You Need to Know

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Sample Financial Aid Appeal Letters

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Appealing Financial Aid and Merit Scholarships

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