Contact the financial aid department of your school, and ask them if they require students to fill out a form in order to file an appeal.
Write a letter explaining any circumstances that might increase your chances of being eligible to receive federal funds or student loans. This can include any unexpected medical expenses, unemployment earning statements or child support payment receipts.
Write out a detailed budget that includes all of your income and expenses. It might also be beneficial to include copies of your bills, including car payments, credit car payments, mortgage statements, student loan statements and child care expenses.
Submit any required forms with the letter and budget you created to your schools financial aid office. The appeal must be reviewed and submitted to the U.S. Department of Education by your schools financial aid department.
Contact your school regularly to check on the status of your appeal.