The first step in this process is to decide which type of additional financial aid you"d like to apply for. One option is to request additional need-based aid. This typically involves writing a letter explaining a discrepancy or change in your family"s financial situation that was not reflected in your FAFSA and/or CSS Profile. You"ll want to reach out to your school"s financial aid office to learn the exact process for writing this letter (who to address it to and where to send it). \r If you"re applying for additional merit-based aid, you"ll probably also have to write a letter, though you"ll address it to different people. In this case, you"ll probably reach out to the admissions office to see who to send the letter to, or if they even accept this type of letter.