The college financial aid awards are calculated by the percent need met of the financial need amount each year, and such a financial aid percentage for the gifted aid such as grants/scholarships may have changed from the school’s financial aid award average. It is important to identify the fact whether or not each year’s financial aid awards foe these ranges of the family’s affordability before they accept the given awards. If you find the awarded amounts are under-awarded or mis-awards by comparing to the school’s average, you should start the appeal process to the financial aid office in writing as soon as possible. It is strongly recommended to review your financial aid details since there have been many cases of over a few thousand dollar difference from the school’s average could happen each year.