2. Apply for Financial Aid

Ask for Help

If you don't fully understand your financial aid offer or the process of applying for and receiving financial aid, contact a college's financial aid office. You can find the contact information for your college's financial aid office on their website.

If one college offers a substantially different package than another, reach out to that college to learn more. The difference could be due to an error on a form, or the college may have had different information.

Families that have had significant changes in income after filing the FAFSA should also contact the financial aid office at the college they're attending. The aid officer may be able to adjust the financial aid eligibility in certain situations.