<p>How would one go about doing this? Is it actually done? I don't want to seem overly rude or needy to them haha.</p>
<p>Yeah I think people do it. I think you should have your parents phoning the financial aid office and say that you’re grateful for the award you received, but unfortunately, this does not cover your financial need. Probably add that you have been dreaming to attend for a long time, and then ask if there is any other scholarship you could apply too, or an appeal procedure.</p>
<p>I read on some posts that it’s good to say how much other schools gave you, if it’s more, but I don’t really know how should one tell this.</p>
<p>I don’t think a phone call from parents is likely to be a winning appeal, especially if there are no unusual circumstances (serious illness, job loss, etc.) that warrant an adjustment. If there are, then the parent should call to find out what the process for special circumstances appeals are. If not, just be honest and sincere with them if you’re asking for more aid and don’t get your hopes up! If it’s a school you absolutely want to attend, and a relatively small adjustment in aid would make it possible, I think a politely worded letter from the student explaining how much of an adjustment you’d need to attend, what other factors there are that were not reflected in your financial aid applications (cut in hours/pay, sibling needs orthodontia, parent is retiring next month, for example), and how you’d love to enroll if the FA issue can be resolved. If you’ve received a larger scholarship from a similar school, you can mention that but it may not carry a lot of weight. They may or may not show you the money but you’ll have done all you can.</p>