Up early today. doing some kiddie gigs with the university orchestra. Got my scholarship offer from CIM, it's good, but i'm not sure if it's good enough for me to go. Apparently I can ask for more, but I don't know exactly how to do that, or if I'll get more.
Hi <financial aid office,> I'm a prospective student at Blahblah. I've been accepted and recently, I received my letter of financial aid. I am very appreciative of the offer that has been made. I could not attend (whatever) without this. I'm especially glad that Blahblah is a school that understands the needs of its students and works to meet them. However, I am worried that even with the financial aid I was granted, I may not be able to enroll in this program. Is there any way that you help me? I really (list specific financial concerns here. List if you would be down to TA/RA. List if you would be willing to do an assistanceship or work at a relevant institution at your college - for instance, english major, you could work at the english learning lab or the paper writing help center, if they have one. If you want straight grants/only money, only ask for that. Is it public in-state or out-of-state - see if they can give you in state tuition rates.) I have heard a LOT about programs (especially grad programs but whatever) being flexible and willing to step forward with more assistance - but you have to ask. Remember, there is no negative to asking. They will not suddenly kick you out of their school if you ask. The worst they can do is say no. And no one will judge you for seeming greedy or anything. This is part of the financial aid office's every day obligations. DO IT. Either nothing changes, or something improves as a result.
Really, it's because I'm frustrated with my brother's reluctance to ask his school if they can do anything more for him in terms of financial aid. :) He is worried it will reflect negatively on him somehow. I understand the feeling - went to a new job this year and didn't ask for a raise because because - but it can't possibly. I don't think he or coffee or anyone should feel ashamed of asking for this kind of help. SACRET I AM ROBOT I KB 2.0 I WILL RAPLACE
In the words of my Friend, my Spirit animal, Jack Shachner, I sent an email to my prospective teacher asking if the person for whom I already have contact info is the person I should be emailing. I'll definitely be using your sample here as part of my letter. Thanks Ref.Remember, there is no negative to asking. They will not suddenly kick you out of their school if you ask. The worst they can do is say no. And no one will judge you for seeming greedy or anything. This is part of the financial aid office's every day obligations. DO IT. Either nothing changes, or something improves as a result.
Can't hurt, might help.