If your financial aid package falls short of your need, you can ask the college for more financial aid by sending them a financial aid appeal letter. A financial aid appeal is not like a negotiation.

Northeastern University is behind in responding to appeals this year. Keep asking for a better deal — at any school — and more time to make up your mind. By Ron ...

The FAFSA is open and so far without the problems of the last two years, but for families who have had big income changes, the form is just the first step. Here is how you can appeal for more aid ...

Financial aid is any form of funding that helps a student pay for college, such as a Pell Grant, loan or merit-based ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. True Tamplin is on a mission to bring financial literacy into schools. Securing financial aid for college is a significant concern ...