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          College admissions can start to roll in in the month of December every year and with them come the varied and sometimes cryptic award letters. Hosts […]

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          College admissions can start to roll in in the month of December every year and with them come the varied and sometimes cryptic award letters. Hosts […]

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Category: Appeal Process

Does Appealing For More Financial Aid Affect Admissions

Are you unsure if appealing for more financial aid affects your admissions decision? Watch this video to find out the answer. In this video, we’ll discuss […]

Understanding Financial Aid Award Letters And How To Compare Them

College admissions can start to roll in in the month of December every year and with them come the varied and sometimes cryptic award letters. Hosts […]

A Quick Guide To The Financial Aid Appeals Process

You can amend your financial aid package based on your student’s application or a change in your family’s situation. How? Through the appeal process.  A financial […]

How To Navigate Financial Aid Appeals With Your College-Bound Student

Negotiation is an art.  Lawyers negotiate contracts, deals, and settlements on behalf of their clients, real estate agents negotiate housing prices for hopeful homeowners, business professionals […]

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