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This is parts of the email I sent to financial aid this summer:
Over the summer, my father suffered some pretty serious medical issues that are too personal to share. This is a very tough situation for me as my sister died from similar health issues and my brother is spiraling down the same path. My mother and I are estranged; she is dealing with her own health issues and exists on social security disability.
I have hit too many bumps in the road and I can't handle them all myself. I am reaching out for help because I know it is in my best interest.
I am a sophomore and an English major, here at the College of Charleston. I am in good standing with all of my grades and have yet to fail a class or even withdrawal from a course. I work with the REACH program as the first Student Assistant in Kelly housing. Also, I work as an Impact Scholar mentor (PAC).
I don't have the typical parents that can help their child when they need it due to their own situations. A little while back, my father agreed to help me make payments on my tuition. With that, I raised the payments because he said he could make them. Recently, he called and told me he is not able to give me the help I need.
I tried applying for last minute loans but got denied. I tried applying for a credit card and got denied. I wondered why I was getting denied for everything. I looked at my credit score and realized someone had tried filing a mortgage and car loan in my name. Also, there is a credit card under my name that I did not open. Needless to say, I am suffering from identity fraud, which has affected me paying for my schooling.
I have so many obstacles facing me and I do not know what to do. I am reaching out to you not to help pay for my schooling, but to help guide me on what path I should do to figure out how to make my payments. Your time is much appreciated!
Over the summer, my father suffered some pretty serious medical issues that are too personal to share. This is a very tough situation for me as my sister died from similar health issues and my brother is spiraling down the same path. My mother and I are estranged; she is dealing with her own health issues and exists on social security disability.
I have hit too many bumps in the road and I can't handle them all myself. I am reaching out for help because I know it is in my best interest.
I am a sophomore and an English major, here at the College of Charleston. I am in good standing with all of my grades and have yet to fail a class or even withdrawal from a course. I work with the REACH program as the first Student Assistant in Kelly housing. Also, I work as an Impact Scholar mentor (PAC).
I don't have the typical parents that can help their child when they need it due to their own situations. A little while back, my father agreed to help me make payments on my tuition. With that, I raised the payments because he said he could make them. Recently, he called and told me he is not able to give me the help I need.
I tried applying for last minute loans but got denied. I tried applying for a credit card and got denied. I wondered why I was getting denied for everything. I looked at my credit score and realized someone had tried filing a mortgage and car loan in my name. Also, there is a credit card under my name that I did not open. Needless to say, I am suffering from identity fraud, which has affected me paying for my schooling.
I have so many obstacles facing me and I do not know what to do. I am reaching out to you not to help pay for my schooling, but to help guide me on what path I should do to figure out how to make my payments. Your time is much appreciated!
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Judith Arendall
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Charleston, SC