How to Negotiate With Financial Aid Officers
The amount of financial aid you receive for college can affect your schooling options. Some colleges are more expensive, and attending these pricey universities will call for sufficient financial aid. But if you receive a financial aid package from a school that's too low, you can negotiate with the financial aid officer to obtain additional funds.
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Instructions
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Update your financial information to obtain additional funds. Personal finances can change suddenly, and since financial aid offices base aid on income at the time of application, notifying the officer of changes to you or your parent's income can result in qualifying for additional money. Notify the officer if you or your parent's have lost a job or dealing with a drop in income.
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Bring attention to offers from other schools. If the school of your choice offers less money than another college, meet with your financial aid officer to see if he can offer similar funding.
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Inquire about your other options. If you need additional aid to attend the school, ask about grants or work programs to help you acquire additional funding. The school may increase your financial aid in exchange for part-time employment during the semester in one of the university's department.
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Tips & Warnings
Be polite and respectful when speaking with the financial aid officer. He is more likely to help or offer suggestions if you act professional. If requesting additional aid due to income or employment issues in your family, be prepared to show evidence of your claim.
If the financial aid officer from your school cannot provide additional funding, contact a bank or credit union about private student loans for college.
