Can I call Cal and try to get more financial aid?

<p>Does anyone know who I can call to see if I can get any more financial aid? I have some additional information about my financial situation and I would like to call someone it.</p>

<p>yup…you can appeal the financial aid package to try to get more money. This only works if for some reason this year you (and your parents) are in a drastically different financial situation. So lets say last year your mom made bank and this year she doesnt have a job…This is a good reason to appeal. </p>

<p>I dont have the number but google is a great search engine to help with these sorts of things.</p>

<p>Yes, you can call them and try to get more financial aid so long as you have new financial information. The financial aid office’s phone number is (510) 642-6442.</p>

<p>They are only open from 10AM to 3PM Monday through Friday.
For more contact info: [UC</a> Berkeley Financial Aid Office Contact Us](<a href=“http://students.berkeley.edu/finaid/home/contact_us.htm]UC”>http://students.berkeley.edu/finaid/home/contact_us.htm)</p>

<p>You have to go thru the formal appeals process. You can’t just call them and beg them for more finaid.</p>

<p>You can call but I’m very sure you will need documentation to state your case! </p>

<p>I heard someone from the boards officially appeal last year.</p>

<p>^I’m doing the parents’ contribution appeal right now (will hear back in July). I know someone else is doing an appeal as well (for himself, not his parents). </p>

<p>better do it RIGHT NOW bc it will take 6-8 weeks to process!! asap!</p>