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Financial Aid Request Letter

Writing a Financial Aid Request Letter (with Sample)

Use this sample financial aid request letter as a template for your formal notification.

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A good financial aid request letter can make or break a request

for financial aid. Some student financial aid sources have online
applications, but some require an application be sent through the
mail. For these, the letter should give details of why the applicant
requires financial aid. Additional information should include a list of
grades, extracurricular activities and any other evidence that the aid
is deserved. The applicant can mention their personal intention to
be a successful student.
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Financial aid may also be requested as a fundraising effort to
support a cause, or for financial assistance to ask for an adjustment to a mortgage. For any financial aid request,
the purpose for the aid should be expressed first, and the reason the aid is required mentioned second.

The two main reasons for a student to write a financial aid request letter are to request financial aid or to request a
change in the status of existing financial aid. For either type of letter, there are basic common elements. The

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information pertaining to the reason the applicant is asking for financial aid should be prominent. This is one of the
most important aspects of the letter.

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First Paragraph

The letter should be addressed to the person responsible for reviewing financial aid applications. The applicant
can call the college and learn the name of the right person to address. In the first paragraph, the applicant should
state why they are writing for aid. This is not the place for detail but for a brief overview of the reasons. There are
many people writing for financial aid, so it is important in the first paragraph to be compelling with substantive
reasons for seeking help.

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Second Paragraph

The second paragraph should explain the situation that caused the applicant to require financial aid such as a sick
parent who is out of work. At this point, it is important to say that there are attached documents to verify the
situation. They can also mention when they expect their financial situation to improve. The applicant should state
why they feel they deserve assistance. If the applicant is a student, they can mention why they want to attend this

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particular university.

Tone Should be Polite and Humble

The tone of the letter should be polite and humble. This is considered the best attitude to take when approaching
an individual or institution for financial help. The language should flow smoothly, so the letter reads easily.
Complicated, awkward sentence structure may irritate the reader, so the hope of financial aid goes right in the
waste basket.

Here is a sample letter for requesting financial aid. Any enclosures should be copies and not originals. The letter
should be sent by certified mail so that the applicant has proof that the letter was sent and received with the date.
It is also a good idea to enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope to make it easier to get a quick response.
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Applicant’s Name BLOG (/BLOG.HTML)
Applicant’s Address
City, State, Zip Code
Student ID Number

DATE

Name of Financial Aid Administrator

Name of Institution or University
Address of above
City, State, Zip Code

RE: Financial Aid

Dear Name of Administrator,

Thank you for the offer of financial aid so that I can attend [XYZ University]. Since I submitted my application, my
family’s financial position has drastically changed.

As mentioned in my application, my mother is a single parent. She recently lost her employment due to the
downsizing of the company for which she worked. As a result of this, she will not be able to pay the portion of my
college education as we thought at the time I made my application. I have enclosed documents showing her
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employment position and our monthly expenses. She will be making every effort to find new employment.

I would be very grateful if you could adjust the amount of financial aid you offered me, as it would make the
difference between me continuing my education or stopping and getting a job. My aim is to work hard and
graduate from your esteemed institution. I will be happy to send you any more information or fill out any
application forms required. I can be reached at [555 123 4567] or at [[email protected]].

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Sincerely,

Applicant’s Name
Applicant’s signature
List of enclosures

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