<p>were you successful? If so, how much extra did you get?</p>
<p>I appealed and got an extra 7,000 in aid. It was extremely helpful and one of the deciding factors in my attending Emory. I definitely recommend it, the FA office is very understanding.</p>
<p>How exactly do we approach to appealing? Should I send them an email to reconsider my financial package or what?</p>
<p>ahh yes, how do you appeal? a friend of mine told you she had to write a letter to admissions?</p>
<p>I appealed and got my reply a few days ago. I only got $3000 more than before in grants, so I don’t think attending Emory will be an option anymore.</p>
<p>To appeal, I got an appeal form when I visited with the financial aid office (although I’m pretty sure they can send you a copy via email or it might be available online). Then I completed that and emailed that with a very detailed letter giving reasons for my appeal.</p>
<p>I couldn’t find the form, any way you could post a link to it please?</p>
<p>^ personal message me your email address and I will forward you the email emory sent me with the PDF files</p>
<p>@Begoodperson,</p>
<p>You can look up her your advisor based on your last name under the financial aid contacts page and send them an email directly. I was told to send detailed information about our financial situation and explain why our aid award wasn’t sufficient. Like etc. job loss, medical bills, increase in debt, etc. That’s what we did and we got more grants. Remember to be gracious and explain that you really want to attend Emory.</p>
<p>how long it did take your appeal to process?</p>
<p>I wrote an e-mail to the financial aid office and someone there told me to write and fax a letter to the dean (of Financial Aid…if there is such a thing), I actually forgot who I wrote the letter to. She told me to explain my situation in the letter and why I needed more money. I actually didn’t end up sending it, because I guess she sent one on my behalf, but I ended up getting an “award” of $10,000 a year…</p>
<p>@MMM thats awesome. If i got 10k more, I’d be so happy lols. How long did that take ?</p>
<p>MMM, was the award a grant or a scholarship? What was your situation that you related to the dean?
Thanks</p>
<p>It took maybe about a week or so, but I would just write a letter/proposal to the Dean of Admissions instead of going through the Office of Financial Aid, which would take much longer. I wasn’t able to get more aid because, it’s a long story dealing with divorced parents and a crazy father and the stupid financial aid calculator calculating that my mom has more money than she actually does, but anyway, I applied for a “merit award” I guess. You can also write to the Dean explaining that you REALLY want to go to Emory, but you might not be able to if you don’t get more money, and you can attach letters, or e-mails with the amount you got from other schools and ask if they can match that, or at least come close.</p>
<p>That was what I wrote, because I got $16,000 (a year) to Northeastern and $20,000 to Rochester, but I would probably rather go to Emory (I still haven’t officially decided, but I probably will end up at Emory 
). I also explained my complicated financial situation; however, apparently the Financial Aid office wrote to Dean Jordan on my behalf. Here is what the FA Office advised me to do.</p>
<p>The way we determine need or aid is based on this simple formula. [Financial</a> Aid - Emory College - Federal Eligibility](<a href=“Apply for Financial Aid | Emory University | Atlanta GA”>Apply for Financial Aid | Emory University | Atlanta GA)
I encourage you to apply for the merit scholarship appeal. Merit scholarships are handled by the Office of Admission.
To be eligible, the student will need to write a cover letter, addressed to Jean Jordan, Dean of Admission, outlining his or her interest in Emory. The student MUST attach all award and scholarship offers from the schools they have been admitted. They can FAX or Express Courier this information to the Admission Office, Attention Jean Jordan.</p>
<p>Office of Admisison Contact Information.
404.727.6036 | 800.727.6036 | Fax 404.727.4303</p>
<p>Hope that helped!! I’m sorry to hear about your situation. Hopefully it will all work out!</p>