Applying For Financial Aid [Video] Financial Aid Offer Not Enough? Written by College Coach Guest Authoron May 19th, 2020 Bright Horizons College Coach occasionally features blog posts written by guest authors. You’ll find more information about each guest author in the About the Author section on the blog post. Learn More About College Coach financial aid, financial aid appeals, financial aid award, COVID is causing even the most financially stable families to take a hard second (or third, or fourth) look at the price of college. Though we’re past May 1, many colleges have extended commitment deadlines and are working with families to make college more affordable. Listen in as former Tufts and Boston University financial aid officer Shannon Vasconcelos offers guidance for families seeking to negotiate merit scholarships with their prospective schools. For more, visit our full list of COVID-19 resources. Related Resources Read | Posted on March 8th, 2024 How to Ask for More Financial Aid Read | Posted on November 16th, 2023 When Will the FAFSA Be Available for the 2024-2025 Academic Year? Read | Posted on September 29th, 2023 What is FAFSA Simplification?