Subject: Must-Know College Tips: Aid Appeals, Privacy Laws & More

If your student’s aid offer fell short, you can appeal. Plus, key legal docs for emergencies & real college aid insights.

Lending an Ear

A weekly guide to financing college.

February 23, 2025

Tips for Financial Aid Appeals

If your student's financial aid offer wasn't as good as expected, you don't have to settle. Learn how to appeal for additional money, including: what kind of appeal you need, what to include in your letter, and tips to make your appeal successful.


If you missed our recent event on appealing for more aid, you can watch it here.

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See Real College Offers Shared by Families in Our Community

For the past few years, through our free Compare Offers Tool, we've worked to bring transparency to how colleges are awarding financial aid.


We're accomplishing this with your help—crowdsourcing and sharing student acceptances, merit scholarship offers, and need-based aid.


If your student has received any acceptances, please share them now (information shared is all anonymous).

We're Here to Help You!

📊 Download our FREE Student Loan Comparison Spreadsheet.


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💰 Compare your student's college offers to what other student's have received with our FREE Compare College Offers tool.


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💻 Join our free PFC101 Facebook group and connect with other parents on the paying for college journey.


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Our R2C Content Team is dedicated to helping families navigate the

ever-changing world of college admissions and financing. 

Lending an Ear is written & edited by Becca Blauch.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this email is for general informational purposes only. Road2College is not a financial advisor or planning service, and as such, cannot be held responsible for any direct or indirect circumstances. Please consult a licensed financial professional before making any financial decisions. Road2College may receive compensation from products and links featured in this email. When evaluating offers, please review the financial institution’s Terms and Conditions. Pre-qualified offers are not binding.