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Franklin University: Financial Aid Appeal Guide & Real Net Price

Franklin University is a private nonprofit college in Columbus, OH. Here’s what students actually pay after aid — and how to push back on a weak offer.

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Real net price by family income

Household incomeTypical net price / year
Less than $30,000$24,968
$30,000 – $48,000$25,876
$48,001 – $75,000$24,690
$75,001 – $110,000$25,389
More than $110,000$29,964

Net price = cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships (gift aid only — never loans). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Figures lag ~2 years; your own letter is the current number.

Cost of attendance
$30,696
In-state tuition
$9,577
% on Pell grants
37%
Median grad debt
$20,836

How to appeal a Franklin University financial aid offer

If your offer looks weak against the numbers above, you can ask Franklin University’s financial aid office to reconsider — this is a normal, expected request, often called a professional judgment or appeal. Appeals succeed roughly 40–80% of the time depending on the school and your circumstances. Strong reasons include a job loss, medical bills, a divorce or separation, a sibling now in college, or a better competing offer.

AidVerdict decodes your letter and — when your offer is weak — drafts an editable appeal letter you send under your own name. We never guarantee a dollar amount; we help you make the clearest possible case.

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