Dear Financial Aid Committee:

My name is _______ ______ and I am writing this appeal letter in hope that you will reconsider your decision and grant my
financial aid. I would like to begin thanking you in advance for taking the time to read this letter and consider my request to
reinstate my financial aid at Clovis Community College. I apologize for the lack of attention to my courses in the previous
semester of 2006, and I do not blame anyone but myself, however, I would like to explain the circumstances. On August 18,
2006, my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer, which had spread through her entire body. My mom began
chemotherapy in Lubbock, TX the following week. Seeing my mom suffering due to the treatments was extremely emotionally
straining for me. I was terrified my mom was going to die. Shortly after, I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety, and
was prescribed anti-depressants. During the six weeks of my mothers chemotherapy, I had no desire to do anything; it
seemed even getting out of bed in the morning was an obstacle. I regret dropping out of school; I realize now the importance
of an education. I am now a single mother of a 2 year old special needs child. I am fully dedicated to continuing my
education, not just for myself, but for my son as well. While I greatly appreciate the chance to attend CCC, I'm afraid I will be
unable to attend unless my financial aid is granted. Im asking that given the circumstances, that the committee give me
another chance and reinstate my financial aid. I am serious about my future and I recognize that a degree is essential in
attaining a great career. Again, thank you for taking the time to read this letter, and I assure you, if granted financial aid, my
education is and will continue to be my main priority.

Thank you,



Dear Student of Financial Assistance:

This letter is to appeal the suspension of my financial aid for the 2008 spring term. During the academic year of 2004-2005
(Spring and Summer 2005), I was enrolled in a total of four classes, Intro to Business, African American Life, Intro to
Psychology and Concepts of Biology but did not meet the minimum standards for academic progress which has cause my
financial aid to be denied for my current enrollment for the 2008 Spring semester.

During the academic year of 2004-2005, I was on the immediate staff to the Secretary of the Army, Dr. Francis J. Harvey. I
had a very tedious work schedule (12 hour shifts) which caused me to be in the office more than at home. During office hours
I was unable to work on my class assignments and by the time I would get home, it would be late and I would be in the
process of getting ready for the next day and trying to make up time with my husband and daughter. During the mist of all
these things, my husband and I started to have problems because of my lack of time with the family which caused a strain in
our marriage. I soon realized that returning to school along with working was more difficult than I thought and that I may have
put too much on my plate that I could actually handle.

Spring 2005, I did complete my assignments but never really had enough time to fully focus on studying for my midterms and
final exams. This was my first time doing an online class so I took this as an awaken that I needed to put in more time and
effort with my studying habits in order to complete my classes with a passing grade. I tried to juggle my work and home life in
balance with my classes but that did not go to well and resorting in a failing grade. I did not give up despite my grades; I
enrolled in classes for the 2005 summer term. My 2005 summer term started off to a good start, I was focused on getting my
assignments done in a timely manner, I was participating on the online attendance but


To whomsoever it May Concern:

This is in response to the official letter that I received from your office regarding the suspension of my financial aid. I am
writing to present a request to have the privilege of receiving financial aid again. During my last semester, year, including the
months leading up to my suspension for credits at Howard posed a challenging point in my academic career. With the
external pressures and stress conditions faced at the time prevented me from meeting my set goals for academic progress.
The long strenuous hours at work, the displacement that my Mother and sister faced by moving to Boston from Miami, then
back to Miami, then later to Pittsburgh and then now back to Miami. The worries of what I was going to have to sacrifice in
order to send money to my immediate family, as well as other less fortunate family members in Haiti, all took an unbearably
heavy toll on me thus spilling over and effecting both my attitude and efforts placed towards my classes. It forced me to
readjust and reprioritize things causing school and my studies to be placed on the back-burner. I found myself at work,
working on days I had schedule classes. I wasnt putting forth any real effort in any of my difficult classes primarily because I
was so distracted with stresses outside of school. I was sort of just going through the motions. During that moment in my life I
was fatigued end exhausted with school life. I had arrived at a point where I forgot why I initially came to Howard, which was
to be the first person in my immediate family to attend college and earn a quality education. I came to Howard to earn a
bachelors degree and work in a field, still to this day, Im most passionate about. Without the required financial aid, it would
be difficult for me to take

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Take stock of your academic situation before you appeal for financial aid reinstatement. Consider the reasons your
school made you ineligible for financial aid. Isolate the problems that led to poor performance and ultimately, to the
suspension of your financial aid. Be sure you've conquered the problem before you try to appeal for financial aid
reinstatement.
2
Brainstorm what you're going to say when you write your letter. Ensure your ideas focus on the appeal for financial
aid reinstatement. Focus on lifestyle or study habit changes that'll improve your academic performance. Write down
ideas that support your ability to overcome obstacles that prevented you from performing well.
3
Generate an outline that youll use when you write an appeal for financial aid reinstatement. Consider what youre
going to say to acknowledge your errors or weaknesses and what you've done to overcome these obstacles. Include
in the outline how you're going to continue to excel with your studies now that you've rectified your poor performance.
4
Write your appeal for financial aid reinstatement using your outline. Have a friend read your letter and provide
feedback. Incorporate suggested changes to ensure it's an accurate account of why your financial aid award should
be reinstated. If applicable, inform financial aid officials that you need financial aid to continue your studies. Close by
thanking them for their time.
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Set your appeal for financial aid reinstatement letter aside after you've completed it. Come back to it a day or two
later and go through it with a fresh perspective. Make any needed corrections and changes. When you are satisfied
with what youve written, file it with supporting letters. For example, if your performance decreased because of
medical reasons, include a letter from your doctor vouching for you.