Ask and ye might receive.

Answer: $3000 to $5000 per year

Questions:

• Over four years of college, how much additional aid could a successful appeal add up to?
• What's one piece of evidence a student could include in an appeal letter to strengthen their case?

• If you were going to appeal a financial aid offer, who is one person you would want to talk to first, and why?

Here are the ready-to-go slides for this Question of the Day you can use in your classroom.

Behind the numbers (Affordable Colleges): 

"According to March 2025 research by College Aid Pro, 75% of students at private colleges and 25% at public colleges successfully appealed their financial aid. These appeals typically yield an additional $3,000-$5,000 per year, though some result in awards exceeding $50,000.."

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About the Author

Dave Martin

Dave joins NGPF with 15 years of teaching experience in math and computer science. After joining the New York City Teaching Fellows program and earning a Master's degree in Education from Pace University, his teaching career has taken him to New York, New Jersey and a summer in the north of Ghana. Dave firmly believes that financial literacy is vital to creating well-rounded students that are prepared for a complex and highly competitive world. During what free time two young daughters will allow, Dave enjoys video games, Dungeons & Dragons, cooking, gardening, and taking naps.

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