Gah. I found out yesterday that my SAP (Satisfactory Academic Progress) was UNsatisfactory, so I've been denied financial aid. I have been told that I can appeal. Can y'all let me know what you think of this letter, please?
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October 19, 2010
Hello,
My name is _____________________. I am writing regarding my unsatisfactory academic progress in Fall Quarter of 1996. I would like to request an appeal based on changed circumstances.
At the time, 14 years ago, I made a horrible decision and squandered an opportunity. I had been putting myself through college – I was in the National Guard and also working forty hours per week. I did not receive financial aid until my last quarter of school; up until that point, I paid for everything via the G.I. Bill and the money I made working. Although my grades were good, I eventually became burned out. Rather than fail out, I decided to withdraw from classes. I kept re-attempting to return to school, but at the time my heart just wasn’t in it.
That was over a decade ago. Today, I am 37 years old and I realize what a foolish mistake I made. My husband and I have been discussing my returning to school and if we receive assistance, he will be able to cover my missing income. We would still need assistance with paying for my actual schoolwork (tuition, books and fees). In order to ensure that I am successful as a returning student we plan for me to work no more than twenty hours per week, ideally as part of the student work program.
I hope that you will decide to give me another chance. I realize now just how valuable an education is and I am eager to return to (School Name).
Thank you so much,
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I feel pretty sick to my stomach right now... this is horrible. Thanks for the help
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October 19, 2010
Hello,
My name is _____________________. I am writing regarding my unsatisfactory academic progress in Fall Quarter of 1996. I would like to request an appeal based on changed circumstances.
At the time, 14 years ago, I made a horrible decision and squandered an opportunity. I had been putting myself through college – I was in the National Guard and also working forty hours per week. I did not receive financial aid until my last quarter of school; up until that point, I paid for everything via the G.I. Bill and the money I made working. Although my grades were good, I eventually became burned out. Rather than fail out, I decided to withdraw from classes. I kept re-attempting to return to school, but at the time my heart just wasn’t in it.
That was over a decade ago. Today, I am 37 years old and I realize what a foolish mistake I made. My husband and I have been discussing my returning to school and if we receive assistance, he will be able to cover my missing income. We would still need assistance with paying for my actual schoolwork (tuition, books and fees). In order to ensure that I am successful as a returning student we plan for me to work no more than twenty hours per week, ideally as part of the student work program.
I hope that you will decide to give me another chance. I realize now just how valuable an education is and I am eager to return to (School Name).
Thank you so much,
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I feel pretty sick to my stomach right now... this is horrible. Thanks for the help