Need some advice.
I got an letter from my university today stating that my federal financial aid eligibility had been revoked. Without that there is no way I can afford going to school, anywhere. Because of how the system works here I need to both raise my GPA above a set level as well as raise the ratio between earned credit hours and attempted credit hours before I can obtain federal funding again.
So, among other things, I would really appreciate some advice right now.
So, among other things, I would really appreciate some advice right now.
Advice... I'm no good at that (sometimes)
I'd recommend appealing, the system isn't perfect and they'll hopefully see your side of things, if you press with it. You can also just make some money and get your GPA up!
What caused you to lose your GPA/Credit Ratio?
I'd recommend appealing, the system isn't perfect and they'll hopefully see your side of things, if you press with it. You can also just make some money and get your GPA up!
What caused you to lose your GPA/Credit Ratio?
My first semester I took on far more credit hours than I could handle and finished with a .79 GPA (with 18 credit hours attempted and about 6 earned) Because of that I had to appeal my academic status last winter so that I could return for the spring semester. Knowing I didn't want to make the same mistake again I took it easy this past semester. I only attempted 12 credit hours. While I made straight A's in this attempt, it only brought my GPA up to around 1.6 (I think, I haven't looked at my gpa since then), what ever it was it wasn't high enough to keep my federal funding. Not only did I not meet the GPA requirements, I have a ratio of 18/30, which is just short of the minumum. I'd need 1 more class (2 CrHrs or more) to bring it past the minimum ratio. (67%).
I had to appeal again for my academic status, which I was granted probation over suspension once again. But seeing as I can't afford it that's not much help...
As for appealing the financial aid, I just looked into doing that, it isn't likely that they'll accept the appeal, but I'm still going to try. In the even that I dont have the financial backing I'm going to look for a more steady job and work for a few years full time so I can save up enough to go to a community college and raise my gpa and ratio so that I can get the funding back and go back to school full time.
I had to appeal again for my academic status, which I was granted probation over suspension once again. But seeing as I can't afford it that's not much help...
As for appealing the financial aid, I just looked into doing that, it isn't likely that they'll accept the appeal, but I'm still going to try. In the even that I dont have the financial backing I'm going to look for a more steady job and work for a few years full time so I can save up enough to go to a community college and raise my gpa and ratio so that I can get the funding back and go back to school full time.
Just thought I'd update you all on the situation, in case anyone was worried ( I know I would be if someone on this community had a similar problem).
After sitting around all night and being to stressed out to fall asleep I realized that this type of response doesn't fit well with my recently adopted motto in life. So I jumped out of bed and walked the "Man the f*** up" path straight into taking this all like a boss. I set up a 5 year plan to get back on track so that I will still be where I want to be in 10 years, in the event that the appeal isn't approved. I then set up another 5 year plan so that if it is approved I can not only regain eligibility in full but also have a back up in the event that one of my other financial backings fall out. I then wrote my self a short letter of inspiration and printed the three documents out. They are now posted on my wall, with a blank sheet of paper over the inspirational letter with the words "In case of self doubt, read this and man right the f*** back up!" scribbled on it in sharpie.
For most my life I've been easily dissuaded from my goals, especially in times of adversity. But in the past 3 years I've adopted a life of serious self empowerment. So right now all I can say is "Your move, life."
After sitting around all night and being to stressed out to fall asleep I realized that this type of response doesn't fit well with my recently adopted motto in life. So I jumped out of bed and walked the "Man the f*** up" path straight into taking this all like a boss. I set up a 5 year plan to get back on track so that I will still be where I want to be in 10 years, in the event that the appeal isn't approved. I then set up another 5 year plan so that if it is approved I can not only regain eligibility in full but also have a back up in the event that one of my other financial backings fall out. I then wrote my self a short letter of inspiration and printed the three documents out. They are now posted on my wall, with a blank sheet of paper over the inspirational letter with the words "In case of self doubt, read this and man right the f*** back up!" scribbled on it in sharpie.
For most my life I've been easily dissuaded from my goals, especially in times of adversity. But in the past 3 years I've adopted a life of serious self empowerment. So right now all I can say is "Your move, life."
The "Your move, <noun>" template is one of my favorite memes on reddit. I had no choice but to use it :P also it perfectly describes my current situation, so that's a plus!
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