 TITLE: How to Pay for College When Federal Student Loans Aren’t Enough CONTENT: Appeal for More Financial Aid\n-----------------------------\nIf you find you need more financial aid than you received in direct federal student loans, appeal directly to your school's financial aid office. You can do this at any time, including after receiving your financial aid package and after the school year starts. Most schools will require you to provide an explanation of special circumstances, such as a change in income from a job loss or pay cut, that led to you needing more funds. But whether or not there has been a change, this is your best place to start. At worst, your financial aid administrator will say no—at best, you may get the extra funding you need. END