When and Why to Appeal Your Financial Aid?
- Mar 3
- 3 min read
Updated: Mar 9

By Shelly Rufin, MSHS
Educational Consultant
Harvard Business School
EDFIN College Planning
Serving families for three-decades
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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:
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. EDFIN Success Stories"Woman that walks her talk and makes things happen" - Robbie Motter, CEO Global Society of Female Entrepreneurs “Putting together a solid plan can save families tons of time, money and can result in a successful educational journey.” - Nicole Farnum, Manager of Community and Corporate Relations, Brandman Universities ”...a college planner you want in your student’s corner.” - Sonia Perez, Owner of Eating off the Vine "She worked so hard and got him the most amount in awards for college!!" - Marcela A. |
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Shelly Rufin, 33-Year FAFSA College Consultant
EDFIN College Planning
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