Can you appeal fin. aid just because it is not enough?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Drexel University
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<p>Can I just appeal my fin. aid. merely based on the fact that I need more money? In the packet it says inidividuals who have special circumstances like child care costs or emergency medical bills, a significant change in financial cirumstances, and extenuating circumstances which distinguish them from other families of similar income and characteristics which were not considered in the initial determination can apply for a reevaulation but can I? FYI, my parents COMBINED make slightly below my total unmet need per year..... so I really need more money.</p>

<p>Also, what do I need to include in my appeal? Do I really need to send back everything like transcript, recommendations, letter explaining money circumstances of course, and like what else? Thanks for any help.</p>

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<p>I do not really know, but if I go I know I will be asking for more money.</p>

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<p>My parents are appealing because they expect my parents to pay 6k more than they can afford.</p>

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<p>read zackdudde’s post in his thread.
this was discussed there.</p>

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<p>I agree that you definitely should appeal…I did too :smiley: and I haven’t heard anything from Drexel…totally unsure of the possibility to appeal successfully.</p>

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<p>It looks like they will be getting a ton of appeals as our family is doing so also. It can’t hurt. My financial aid was over 10,000 more than our EFC.</p>

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<p>I sent an e-mail to Mrs. Pineda asking for appealing. Still haven’t got any reply yet.
(I’m an international acceptted applicant)</p>

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<p>anyone know how long after sending the appeal it takes till they get back to you?</p>

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<p>I would suggest setting up a time to talk to someone in the financial aid office. Then be civil and lay out your case and offer to provide additional documentation.</p>

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<p>I think I’ll withdraw</p>