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FAFSA Appeal Secrets

Shelly Rufin

By Shelly Rufin, MSHS

Educational Consultant

Harvard Business School

EDFIN College Planning

Serving families for three-decades



Are you a Six Figure Family?

"The college sent us a refund check after an Appeal for $28,000 after we appealed our FAFSA."

 

Two UC Berkeley clients (sisters) received $98,000 for their first year of college.

 

You might be wondering how is this possible?

 

If the FAFSA process relies heavily on tax information. . . .

While that's true, it's crucial to understand . . .

. . . you have control over certain factors that can significantly impact your financial aid package:

 

  • Accurately reporting assets to maximize your eligibility.

  • Identifying which family members count towards aid calculations

  • Applying necessary manual adjustments based on unique circumstances

     

These strategies aren't loopholes—they're legitimate methods that have saved families over $105 million in college costs.

99% of FAFSA Appeals are approved by a strategy . . .

This family said, “The college sent us a refund check after an Appeal for $28,000 after we appealed our FAFSA."

 

And Two UC Berkeley clients (sisters) received $98,000 for their first year of college.

 

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You might be wondering how is this possible?

 

Can can you appeal FAFSA and really receive up to $20,000, $30,000 or up to $48,000 for one year of college?

 

Yes! 99% of appeals are approved with this strategy.

 

🧑‍🎓Even if the FAFSA process relies heavily on tax information? Yes!

🧑‍🎓Even if the EFC# and SAI# is 172000? Yes!

 

Did you know? You only get one chance to appeal.

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Shelly Rufin, 33-Year FAFSA College Consultant

EDFIN College Planning

Ph: (951) 261-9799





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