Most families accept the first number they see. Smart families know that number is often just the opening bid.

If your financial aid package falls short of your need, you can ask the college for more financial aid by sending them a financial aid appeal letter. A financial aid appeal is not like a negotiation.

After months of waiting, high school seniors have most of their admission decisions in hand. If they are lucky and planned thoughtfully, they have options. Now comes the hard part of choosing a school ...

Sometimes there are events in life that can affect a student’s financial aid. There are five different types of appeals that students can submit for reevaluation of their financial aid eligibility, ...

The FAFSA is open and so far without the problems of the last two years, but for families who have had big income changes, the form is just the first step. Here is how you can appeal for more aid ...

When students receive their financial aid awards, the packages reflect a web of forms and information: the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, College Scholarship Service profiles and other ...

STEP ONE - Receive Notification of Status Change: SAP is evaluated at the end of each semester, when final grades are processed. Students will be notified via their Michigan Tech email if there are ...