i'm looking for examples of "letters of appeal" to colleges?
956885
most colleges have appeal letters (or papers) check with the FA office. They will tell you what to do...
776527
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/letters/
98366
Read the links below.  There are sample letters to show you how to write these people, and advice on what to do when they don't follow the laws.
350852
Check this site out.  If you cannot find the form letter, you will at least find the wording to write your own.\n\nRemember the quote "Illegitimis nil carborundum" (Don't let the bastards get you down!!!)
512612
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.
480176
search the web\nfastweb.com & scholarship.com are 2 that I use!  fastweb is the best, they will send u an e-mail when they match something!
603039
Technically, if you are appealing your eligibility for *institutional* money (as opposed to Federal, state, or private aid), the criteria (and, therefore, the exceptions to that criteria) would be set by the school.  So anything *could* be considered a special circumstance.\n\nAs far as Federal Student Aid and the FAFSA form, your school has to be a little more careful.  The following are some examples of good (and bad) grounds for an appeal:\n\nLoss of Income:\nThis is the #1 special circumstance, I'd say.  If someone in your family has lost their job or taken on a lower-paying job, let your financial aid office know.  In many cases, a job loss will occur mid-year so it will not be reflected accurately on the student or parent's tax return.  Your school's Financial Office has the power to adjust your income figures to reflect the new, lower income.\n\nAdditional Expenses: \nMany schools will be willing to take certain expenses into consideration IF those expenses were necessary uses of your discretionary income.  A good example of this would be necessary out-of-pocked medical costs (i.e. the part of your medical costs not covered by your health insurance -- copayments, for example). "Credit card debt" is usually not a good special circumstance because it is too general (and often includes "unnecessary" expenses).  "Credit card FEES" are definitely NOT something that your financial aid office can take into consideration (see page AVG-100 of the Federal Student Aid Handbook section linked below).  In general, things like kitchen renovations, and new cars are not appropriate special circumstances.  (Obvious exceptions to these would be in cases where the applicant's primary home was damaged in a flood or fire.)  Keep in mind that basic cost of living expenses have already been taken into consideration in the FAFSA's EFC calculation, so a special circumstance should not include things like utilities, phone bills, etc.\n\nDependency Issues:\nIf you are considered "dependent" on the FAFSA but are able to prove that you have been entirely self-supporting for a year or two, you can submit evidence of your independence, including proof that you pay all of your own bills, rent, and utilities; are not claimed on anyone's tax return; and receive no in-kind support from anyone.  This documentation could enable your Financial Aid Office to classify you as "independent" for FSA purposes which would then allow you to leave your parents' income/asset info when you file the FAFSA (which usually increases your eligibilty for aid).\n\nThat said, if you feel that a circumstance is exceptional, write it down.  The worst that can happen is that your Aid office will say "no."
629202
call the school and ask them. they can usually just mail them to you
693867
These sites list some of the strange ones:\nhttp://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/bts01_KapStrangeScholarships.asp?order_num=-1\n\nhttp://encarta.msn.com/college_article_strangescholarships/Odd_scholarships.html\n\nhttp://www.forbes.com/2006/09/13/education-college-scholarships-lead-careers-cx_mf_college06_0914weird.html\n\nRegular ones:\n\nhttp://www.collegescholarships.com/
167098
They are called correspondance courses, try  Ashworth College, online.
389132
A Letter of Introduction or a Letter of Interest.
1153476
You should have the full appeals procedure in the university's handbook. It usually (but not always) takes up to five working days to organise a committe to hear your case and you should be allowed to have a representative with you to speak for you and as a witness. The decision should be given in writing within another 5 working days. If the decision was not the one you wanted, you should then have another five working days to appeal against the decision, but you need to show that the hearing was not conducted according to the rules. Then you could wait another five working days for another hearing with higher authorities listening to the case.\n\nConsult your university handbook and if it is not in there ask the student union representative to get the procedure from the administration office for you. You have a right to appeal and to have a copy of the procedure.\n\nI hope this helps.\n\nRegarding your appeal against a grade, having to miss lectures or failing to study because you had to work might not be accepted as a reasonable circumstance. As an international student you should work only 20 hours a week and that leaves plenty of time for lectures and assignments, etc. A better circumstance would be to challenge the grade of some "group assignments" and show that your grade was lower because the others did not work as well as you did.\n\nGood luck with the appeal.
607267
Use a common letter format (See Below).  Maybe search on google/yahoo for examples of admission letters for some ideas on wording to use.\n\nYour Name\nAddress\n\n\nDate\n\n\nCollege Name\nAddress\n\nAttn:  John Doe\n\nIntroduction\n\nBody of letter\n\nConclusion\n\n\n\nSincerely,\n\n\nYour name
1141619
An application process to some type of appeal.
1072754
http://www.libraryonline.com/letter_templates.html\nhttp://dana.ucc.nau.edu/~csb7/etcweb/businessletter.html
847890
I dont know of a reference letter however I had to appeal once and I basically told them that I had not been serious about my studies and how I had pressure on me to work to provide for my family but now I was more grounded.  I think they will usually approve you the first time but it is important to improve your grades while on your 'probation'.  Good luck!
346657
Contact your state representative or sentator.  They'll find out for you.\n\nIn the meantime, here'a link to the appeals process:\n\nhttp://www.va.gov/vbs/bva/pamphlet.htm