My son is currently in his junior year of college and received both an academic and football scholarship. Last year, during the fifth game of the season, he broke his collarbone and required surgery. It was a challenging semester for him, both emotionally and physically. However, he managed to refocus and was on the honor roll this past semester.
When I went to pay his tuition for this semester, I discovered that he had lost his academic scholarship. Can I appeal this decision to cancel his scholarship?
Yes, your son can appeal the decision. One of my sons successfully appealed the loss of a renewable scholarship after he fell ill during finals week, which affected his GPA.
Here’s what your son should do (with your assistance): Contact the financial aid office via email and explain the situation in detail, including how he managed to improve his grades and his plan for maintaining academic success. He should also mention how crucial the scholarship money is for his family and his ability to continue his education.
Good luck! I’m glad to hear your son is doing better.
Yes, you can definitely appeal the decision to cancel your son’s academic scholarship. Although it’s unfortunate that he faced such a setback, many universities recognize that unexpected circumstances can affect a student’s academic performance.
Contact the scholarship committee or financial aid office at your son’s university to explain the situation and request an appeal. Be ready to present your case clearly and concisely.
