need help to improve my financial aid appeal letter

<p>To Financial Aid Committee:</p>

<p>My name is .My major is Engineering. 2009-2010</p>

<p>First year of college was very challenging to me yet I was still wasn't ready for the courses that I chose. My goal was to obtain an A.A Degree to transfer to a 4 year institute to obtain a B.A Degree. My educational goal was to be majoring in Engineering.</p>

<p>In Fall 2009 I chose courses that were just too hard for me to start out with. I was overwhelmed with the classes I took. I started off well but things got complicated with many exams coming up. I studied for the exams but some parts I just didn’t understand but I reviewed it twice before moving on. When the exam comes I performed badly with answers I should’ve gotten but I forgot many of the materials I studied the day before the exam. I didn’t know much about the exam format in college and that makes it hard for me to study and the lack of knowledge about the subject got me worried a lot. I often miss review sections that I should have attend but I made other plans instead. I didn’t ask the professor for assistance or get tutored when I needed it but instead I chose to go study and figure things out myself. Therefore, I end up with a grade that is not passing. Due to these circumstances I have been rendered ineligible to receive financial aid. Without financial aid I will be unable to continue my education because I need the funds to pay for my supplies, fees, transportation, and personal expenses. If I receive funds from the government I will have enough funds to pay my expenses rather working hard for it on a job that would things more complicated for example, the number of hours I have for school would decrease because of the hours needed for work has to increase in order to receive good paying. Also, the lack of hours of studying would decrease because of the job you have, you would be exhausted. Academic is my first priority now.</p>

<p>I started to evaluate my plans to improve my academic. I have determined the following points to be the keys to my educational success.</p>

<ol>
<li>I will balance the course choices better.</li>
<li>I will manage my time wisely on academics.</li>
<li>I will seek assistance with my coursework when I have difficulties.</li>
<li>I will maintain communication with my professors on a regular basis to ensure success in my courses</li>
<li>Complete classes C or better.</li>
</ol>

<p>I understand the expectation better now and I am looking forward to pass all my classes this spring. I am doing well in my coursework this semester with all passing grades. I made a huge improvement and my mindset is to pass the classes at the end of the semester. I am satisfied with what I done so far but to fulfill my education plan I request this committee to give me another chance to prove that I can still accomplish my goals and be successful on upcoming semesters.</p>

<p>Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to explain my financial circumstances. I look forward to hearing about your decision.</p>

<p>Sincerely,</p>

<p>I need help on this appeal asap so i can get approved. I'm not a good writer and i don't know what to expect.THANKS</p>

<p>Well, I’m impressed that you’ve analyzed what happened Fall semester, and you have specific steps to improve things. How are your grades going to be for Spring? Significantly better?</p>

<p>Depending on the size of the school, it might be better to hand-carry the letter to the FA office and ask to speak with an officer so that you can hand it over to him/her in person. At a smaller school, they might be more willing to give you another chance, depending on your performance in Spring semester.</p>

<p>im attending a cc right now and im doing well so far now.</p>