<p>Dear Office of Student Financial Aid,
My name is _________ and I am writing to appeal my suspension of federal aid. The fall and spring semesters were very stressful and overwhelming in my life because I was not only transitioning from high school to college workload but also working two jobs to help my family with rent since they became unemployed. It was very difficult to for me to concentrate and do well in my classes when I had to put my family ahead of myself. I understand now that I should have communicated with my professors or taken a leave of absence. I thought I could handle everything at once and tried my best but I was wrong. </p>
<p>I do realize that I neglected my studies and I would like another chance to do better in them. I have compiled some a list of steps I need to take to in order to be successful in school.
1. I will resign from my job in order to give my full attention to school.
2. I will talk to each of my instructors personally to find out how I can do well in their classes.
3. I will manage my time wisely so that I can balance both my family and studies together.
4. I will attend all of my classes to take advantage of what they have to offer.
5. I will obtain a tutor for my most difficult classes by becoming familiar with the tutoring center on campus.</p>
<p>My goal is to earn a degree in engineering so that I can make a difference in the lives of people. I am grateful for being granted admission at __________, and now I must prove to myself, my family and the college that I belong here. Attending college is a gift, not a right, and I will be sure to prove myself. I hope you will give me this second chance. Thank you for considering this appeal.
Sincerely,</p>
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<p>Be a bit more specific - if your college has time management classes (most do), list the specific college resources you will use and more specific strategies for finding tutors, etc. Make sure your plan is really solid.</p>
<p>I think this letter is excellent–especially compared to some recent dreadful examples we’ve seen here on CC! You might add to point #2 a commitment to seek help during professors’ office hours whenever needed. I’ve never heard of a time management class at a college, but it does sound like something you’d find helpful.</p>
<p>Dear Office of Student Financial Aid,
My name is _________ and I am writing to appeal my suspension of federal aid. The fall and spring semesters I attended were very stressful and overwhelming in my life because I was not only transitioning from high school to college workload but also working two jobs to help my family with rent since they became unemployed. It was very difficult for me to concentrate and do well in my classes when I had to put my family ahead of myself. These past few years out of school have taught me that time is very short; I want to expand my horizons and make something out of myself. I understand now that I made mistakes and should have communicated with my professors or taken a leave of absence. I thought I could handle everything at once but I was wrong and have learned from my mistakes. </p>
<p>I do realize that I neglected my studies and I would like another chance to do better in them. I have compiled some a list of steps I need to take to in order to be successful in College.
- I will resign from my job in order to give my full attention to my classes.
- I will talk to each of my professors personally to find out how I can do well in their classes as well as seeking help during their office hours whenever needed.
- I will manage my time wisely by setting aside time to study and organizing goals to the level of importance they have so that I can balance both my family and studies together.
- I will attend all of my classes to take advantage of what they have to offer.
- I will obtain a tutor for my most difficult classes where I struggle by becoming familiar with the tutoring center on campus and attending seminars to improve my skills. </p>
<p>My goal is to earn a degree in engineering so that I can make peoples lives safer and more enjoyable. I am grateful for being granted admission at _______, and now I must prove to myself, my family and the college that I belong here. Attending college is a gift, not a right, and I will be sure to prove myself. Without aid I will be unable to attend this fall, I hope you can give me this second chance. Thank you for your time and for considering this appeal.
Sincerely,</p>
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