Anyone here ever have luck appealing ineligibility for financial aid?

I dropped out 5 years ago due to depression as well as illness and death in the family.

I returned and have been doing great over the last 2 years.

I don't know if I have a strong enough appeal.

My school supposedly evaluates "quantitative and qualitative" data in their decisions but I was denied pretty much immediately after they received my FAFSA form. Whatever.

Actually I don't really care about this school. Now I feel hopeless about applying to other schools.

I hate this shit. The past will always fuck me up. Everything is just stats and numbers.

Anyone ever appeal? How'd it go and what did you say in your appeal?