<p>I desperately want to go to Emory..but I don't want to pay 40 grand a year either</p>
<p>Yes you can appeal. Go to OPUS, click on Finances, View/Accept My Financial Aid, then at the top of the screen it will say "Sent Request to Financial Aid." Explain your situation and hope for the best.
That said, it is ALWAYS best to either go to the university in person or call Emory's financial aid department. The number is 404-727-6039. They are really quite helpful.</p>