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123 Street Way
Los Angeles, CA 90021July 31, 2022John Smith
Financial Aid Office
Gateway University
Dear Mr. Smith,
I’m Billy, an incoming freshman at Gateway University this fall. I received and reviewed my financial aid package from the university, and I’m very grateful for it. Unfortunately, since submitting my FAFSA, my financial situation has changed drastically due to unforeseen circumstances.
Last month, my mother was involved in an auto accident that has kept her hospitalized since. With mounting hospital bills and our primary provider no longer able to work, it’s been an extremely difficult time for my family. I’ve taken a second part-time job at the local movie theater earning minimum wage in order to help pay my family’s bills and put food on the table for me and my younger siblings.
Despite these new challenges, I am still committed to attending Gateway University this fall to pursue my dream of becoming an astronaut. So I’m requesting a review of my financial aid award in consideration of these recent events.
Please find attached a copy of my mother’s medical bills, accident report, bank statements, and a completed copy of the university’s financial aid appeal form.
Thank you so much for your time and consideration. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you need any more information to consider my appeal.
Sincerely,
Billy Bob