<p>In my transcript I had overall good grades, all A's,B's and 1 C. But now for the first time I have to send my community college an appeal in order to have my financial aid suspension reconsidered. I already spoke with my adviser, since I moved from the country I will be studying online Virtual College. My adviser is already willing to do the IEP for me. But, I am still stuck writing the letter. I have the letter in three small paragraphs. </p>
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<li><p>Introduction (Here I state my name,student ID number,I mention that during the year of 2011 I did not meet the minimum standards for academic progress which caused my financial aid to be denied for my current enrollment regarding
the 2014 Spring semester. I take full responsibility for my actions and would like to briefly explain what caused my academic failure)</p></li>
<li><p>In the following paragraph I mention the reasons. This is the paragraph I need help on! See, the issue is that I was studying in a community college in Orlando. My uncle who lives in Puerto Rico, may not be considered immediate family member but to me is like a father since he raised me as a child. He was diagnosed with a heart disease and went through an open heart surgery. So, I relocated from Orlando and enrolled in 2 courses online then left to P.R. I took the responsibility of taking care of him. Which involved walking to medical appointments and being at the hospital for hours since most of the times we did not have a reliable transportation. Also, there were months where I suddenly had no internet access but I know I cannot state this since they will say "why not go to a public library". It was hard me for me living in a rural area,no transportation, needing to be at home. I had to help him out financially in paying her medications. Help him with daily routines day and night, I was doing all that a caregiver does. And I do not regret it, I regret not being up to date with my studies though! I blame myself for not speaking out to professors on time.</p></li>
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<p>Meanwhile, I was also adapting to a new environment,became depressed because it was all a challenge for me and in hopes of finding a new home since I was already planning to stay here to live. Point is, I missed out on proctored exams,course activities. I was already too late to withdraw..and ended up receiving an F on two courses. </p>
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<li>Last paragraph is a simple and short conclusion where I state that I spoke with my academic adviser and have my IEP prepared and my goals set out. I will be re-taking the courses I failed again. I also mention that I am in a stable position in my life and learned from my mistakes.</li>
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<p>Enclosed documents: IEP, Medical documentation</p>
<p>First of all I know I should have withdrawn, but it was already too late for me to do so. Second of all, I know an uncle is not considered an immediate family member, but to me he is because he raised me as a child. </p>
<p>How can I expand more reasons to make it more valid? Is this an overall good appeal letter?</p>
<p>Thank you in advance!</p>