A new survey finds students are using AI tools to generate financial aid appeal letters, and administrators report that the results can increase administrative burden. While families may pursue appeals to correct aid decisions, vague or AI-written submissions can trigger more back-and-forth with financial aid offices. The reporting centers on survey feedback from administrators who said letters produced with AI may be less specific to a student’s circumstances. That can slow review cycles and require additional clarification, adding strain during peak appeal periods. For student support teams, the development raises immediate process questions: how to guide families toward effective documentation and ensure appeals are reviewed with clear, case-specific information. It also underscores how generative AI adoption is moving beyond academics into the student finance workflow—changing operational demands for offices that already face high volumes and complex verification rules.