Any financial aid specialist, I need your help?

Question

I have been attending college for 3 semesters and everything was going well with my financial aid till last semester I completely lost control of my studies. My GPA dropped fro 3.5 to 2.36. They decided to deny my financial aid for the next semester. I have to say that my academic failure is the result of an emotional crisis I have experienced through the semester, that kind of influenced my performance at school. They say that the only way to get my financial aid back I have to write a letter explaining my case with documentation such as medical report or something like that, which I don't have. There's got to be way because I don't consider myself as a bad student. Anybody with some experience in the field, I really need your help. Any reference, counseling or suggestion would be welcome.

Answer 1

Hi,

I use to work in fin aid, and what we use to tell our students is to just write a letter about what happend.  Also, if you can get documentation from anyone you talked to, about your situation, have them write a letter also.  This will show you actually had a problem.  They should be willing to work with you.  If nothing else go to the director of fin aid, and just explain your situation.  Hope that helps!

Answer 2

Also, get some instructors to write recommendation letters for you to show that you are an exceptional student.