<p>I am writing a FA appeal. Should the author of the letter be the Student or the Parent?</p>
<p>Often the parents have the information needed to ask for a reconsideration of the financial aid offer. I would say it doesn’t matter who really authors this as long as the infomation is complete, well documented and accurate.</p>
<p>Depends on the college. A couple I wrote to as a parent had no trouble responding to me personally, particularly since it was MY tax return under discussion. But one private college said, ‘Sorry, the student must write us…’ So I copied my letter, and had my D sign it as is – they got the message.</p>