I dropped out of college in my second quarter and had to move out of town for a family emergency and wrote a letter explaining why to the financial aid office but never heard anything.
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Hi, RecoverySue:\n\nFirst, your credit report is NOT the best indicator.  Don't rely on that.  Sometimes, it takes months or even years (if ever!) before a creditor reports to a credit agency.  If they don't report on a regular basis, you could still owe money and be delinquent, and never know!\n\nHopefully, you still have your loan paperwork.  If so, contact the phone number listed ASAP.  In general, I've had good experiences with student loan companies, however, they have hundreds of thousands (millions?) of accounts so don't rely on them to follow up with you.\n\nIf you don't have your loan paperwork, contact your college for the contact information for the loan company.  They should have it.\n\nIn general, the guideline is this:  If you dropped out of school DURING the allowable time and you were entitled to a refund of your tuition, then that tuition money should've been credited back to the financial aid office.  However, if you dropped out AFTER the deadline and you can't get any refund, then you may be (and probably are) still responsible for 100% of the tuition that was loaned to you.\n\nWhatever you do, don't delay in finding out.  The longer you wait, the harder it is to get copies of medical records and other information that may help strengthen your case.  Also, if you need to be put into a repayment plan, you need to know that ASAP before your loan goes into default (which results in higher interest payments, nasty letters, etc.).\n\nI've attached the link below to the FSA/US DOE Web site, which may help you, if all other attempts to contact the school and reference your loan paperwork fail.\n\nGood luck!
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What is your question? You might want to take advice from a trusted teacher or financial aid officer. Also they can see your sincerity or proofread your letter and give suggestions. See if it is some situation you can control or if you really need time off.\nTry writing a SHORT sample letter in correct format and take it to somebody. If they say it is fine, then you won't waste more time worrying about it and TURN IT IN! \nI went through it! I kept putting it off, which was ultimately worse in the long run because I began to lose the momentum of attending classes and studying.Then I allowed the situations that were part of the cause for low grades, became (unfortunately) a higher priority than finishing my degree! Hang in there, please!
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There were many reasons i dropped out of school...i was way to much of a partyer, didn't like to wake up early.. my dad died when i was 16, never felt like going to school, just sat in my room and cried.. there was nothing the school did to make me drop out, i dont ever think its the schools fault, there is nothing they could do diffrent, its all on us
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What you include with your letter depends on the reasons for your appeal.\n\nIf you are appealing because of a loss of income that resulted when your family member passed away, all you should need to include is a letter and, if you wish, the death certificate (I suspect that most schools wouldn't go as far as to request the certificate, though).\n\nWas your financial aid *taken away* because you did poorly in school after that person's death?  If you are appealing to have your financial aid reinstated, you will want to describe the effect that the death had on you physically, emotionally, and/or financially.  In this instance, the more information you can give them, the better. You may not have spoken to a doctor, but was there someone else you spoke with?  A teacher, or a member of clergy perhaps?  Statements from those people might help.
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Ok this is when you go to the financial aid office and request a meeting or request an appeal with FAFSA. The best way to go about this is to speak with the head of your financial aid department and find out the procedure for your individual school. I am a college student and have gone through similar situations in the past. Just walk into your schools financial aid department and tell them your situation.
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Friends that are already in college and friends that are preparing just like me. It was a big help to get all the confusion of the university out of the way. after you understand all of the financial aid and the college life it gets easier to understand everything. My guidance counselor didnt help at all.
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You need to go to the school and apply with a financial aid advisor. I got a loan with no cosigner, bad credit, no job. My loan covers all that my scholarship and grant will not cover.
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No, but I read hundreds every year.\n\nOf all the appeals your Financial Aid Office will receive, they are most likely to approve the ones that fall into one of the following categories:\n\n* job/income loss\n* medical expenses not covered by insurance\n* loss of primary home\n\nYou may, of course, submit an appeal for any reason (it's always worth a try), but here are a few things to keep in mind:\n\n* If you are appealing based on your cost of living, don't expect much flexibility: the EFC formula has already "sheltered" a certain amount of your disposable income to allow you to cover the "bare necessities" (this is known as the "asset/income protection allowance"). Quite simply, your FA office isn't supposed to include many more costs than the ones already allowed for.  Regulations have made it clear that we are not supposed to consider expenses such as credit card costs, utility bills, tithing, etc. A good rule of thumb: if not everyone needs it, it probably can't be considered a "necessity" for you.\n\n* Any appeal that you write should offer *new* information to the Financial Aid Office.  Remember that the FAO has already looked at your FAFSA results and know what your income/assets were for the previous tax year.  If nothing has changed, then you will probably need to appeal based on something else.  If there HAVE been changes (mid-year job loss, death of a parent, the birth of a child/sibling, etc), then definitely let the FAO know.\n\n* Watch the tone of your letter. Obviously, in any interview and with any application, it is important to set yourself apart from other applicants -- but don't make assumptions or judgements about other students (like "My friend makes a lot more money than I do and you gave him more Financial Aid!").  Know enough to know that there are things you don't know (about other students and about the process).\n\nObviously, the procedures for appealing scholarship decisions vary by school. Some scholarships are based on merit/academic performance while others are based on financial need. Before you write your appeal, make sure that you know the selection criteria for the scholarship for which you are applying, and focus on those areas.
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Did you file your fafsa paperwork?  Also, try fastweb.org, they have thousands of scholarships listed daily...you complete a questionaire and it will tailer emails specifically to meet your purposes as far as scholarship offerings.  Another place you may want to try is your college website, I know mine has a listing of scholarships available and you can apply directly through the website.
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When I was nineteen, I dropped out of college temporarily. Waiting tables and selling menswear for a semester was plenty for me to decide to be more interested in my studies. \n\nI am guessing that you do not live in the US, that in fact you live in a place where dropping out of school for a while and changing your major are not common. It may even be the case that you did not choose your course of study. That would change the advice anyone would be able to give you.
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Start contacting local vets or check with your college employment office.
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sorry there really is not a school.  Did you know your school was not accredited when you went there?  Or is it that they lost there accreditation after you graduated if that is the case you can appeal if not you are screwed
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try this.....My brother is getting student loans and he recieved info in the mail on how and where but try contacting the financial aid office at your school if this site doesn't help
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Being granted an "emancipation" from your parents by the state won't automatically make you eligible to receive Federal Student Aid as an independent student.  However, it sounds like you are a good candidate for a Dependency Override, which is an override that only your Financial Aid Office can perform.  \n\nHere's how the override works:\n\nTechnically, you can't be considered independent unless ...\n\n* you are 24 or older\n* you are married\n* you have dependents other than a spouse\n* you are a veteran of the US armed forces\n* you are an orphan or ward of the court\n* you are pursuing an advanced degree\n* you have a prior bachelor's degree\n\nHowever, we all know that there really are cases in which a "technically" dependent student is really independent. There ARE provisions in the Federal Student Aid regulations that allow for a school (not the feds or the student) to make exceptions to a student's depdendency status. Most schools will make exceptions in cases of abuse or the death of the students' parents. Many schools will also make exceptions if you can document that you truly are completely self-suffient. You will need to submit proof that the following statements have been true of your situation for a while (usually about 2 years)... \n\n* your parents don't claim you on their tax return\n* you pay for your own housing, food, utilities, etc.\n* you pay for your own health insurance\n* you pay for your own transportation (and, if you have a car, the car insurance)\n* you don't receive any other in-kind support\n\nIf you think you can submit this information, give your school a call and ask them what their specific policy is. They should have one in place and you have every right to know what it is.\n\nRemember: if you submit fraudulent information your school can deny you aid and you may be subject to other penalties. And remember that covering your tracks doesn't simply stop at your tax return: your school's financial aid office can request just about anything if it believes that it has received conflicting information.\n\nYour school has a reason to be picky when it comes to these things: Financial Aid offices are subject to annual audits. If their auditors pull your file and notice that undocumented exceptions to your dependency status have been made, their ability to give financial aid (to anyone, including you) can be seriously jeopardized.\n\nPlease, don't get married just to be considered "independent" on your FAFSA -- you'd be setting yourself up for failure by cheating the system.  (And -- HELLO! -- you'd be getting *married*.  When did that stop being a life-changing decision?)
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When you signed the promissory note for your student loan, one of the "Rights & Responsibilities" that you agreed to was that you would repay your loans even if you do not graduate, do not obtain a job in your chosen field of study, etc.\n\nThat said, it sounds like you might be a candidate for a Economic Hardship Deferment, which would allow you to defer payment of your  loans (including any the interest on any subsidized loans).  These deferments can be hard to obtain, though, particularly if you have income.  However, if you are not eligible for this type of Deferment, you can apply for student loan forbearance, which is much easier to obtain.  In a forbearance, you will also not be required to repay your loans -- however, they will continue to accrue interest during this time.\n\nWhatever you decide to do, make sure you call your loan holder (usually a lender [like Citizens Bank] or a servicer [like Sallie Mae]) before you miss any payments.  Good communication is the best way to get a lender to work with you.
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Speak to the Dean, and explain your situation. A letter would also help explain how serious the situation is. Make a payment agreement with the school and stick to it, honor your word. Schools are there to help not hinder.
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You will have to wait till when the deadline is over because how much you get depends on how many people apply and how much the state has.  And it is state, not government.  Because, out of state people get nothing from them.  So, its state.  And whatever the government kicks in for everybody, thats what they kick in.  No complaints because it was free money from the start anyways.  Um, usually you are covered because college students levels dont flunctuate in a year so funding is always about the same as what you got last year.  But, its different in the second year because youre not a clean slate anymore.  Some get good grades and some done.  I paid something every single year I was in college.  Not much thouhg.  Like 2 grand a year for everything.  During my 4th year, I became out of state.  So, instead of 10,500, it was 18,000 for the full package.  As it turns out, the state wanted me to stay because I was becoming a top student, being mentored by a rhodes scholar nominee and all.  So, I paid nothing.  And I got 91 dollars back.