Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Committee

The Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Committee Met Today A

The Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Committee met today and reviewed your appeal documentation. We have some concerns regarding the information provided and need some further clarification. In your letter, you state that being unemployed led to your financial stress. You mention that your unemployment ran out in June 2013 and that you took a position in August 2013 to get you through. You also mention that you started a new position with DPS on 10/16/14. Additionally, all of your bankruptcy documents indicate dates in October and November 2014, and your email with your mortgage lender was also in October 2014. There is nothing to indicate that you were dealing with any of this during the period of your spring 2015 courses. You successfully completed courses for your undergraduate program during the summer and fall of 2013 and spring of 2014 when you mention that you were having issues. Can you please elaborate and provide further information on what was occurring during the time frame of March and April 2015? Also, you mention that you completed your outstanding work for your incomplete course from the spring. We would like to see that grade post as well. Once we have the additional information and posted grade, the committee will review your file again. If you have additional questions or concerns, please let me know. Thank you.

Paper For Above instruction

Dear Kristine,

I appreciate the opportunity to clarify the circumstances surrounding my financial and academic situation during the period of March and April 2015, as well as provide documentation of my efforts to resolve my outstanding coursework and financial obligations. My financial hardship during this timeframe was primarily due to the complexities involved in my mortgage transfers and the ongoing legal procedures related to my bankruptcy, which inadvertently impacted my academic progress and financial stability.

Firstly, I would like to explain the series of mortgage transfers that occurred before the loan repayment was finalized. In November 2014, Nation Star Mortgage sold my mortgage to Select Portfolio Servicing because I had fallen behind on my payments. This transfer was part of the broader context of my financial difficulties during that period, which were documented and acknowledged through the bankruptcy proceedings. The courts were made aware of these transactions when I filed for bankruptcy in November 2014, aiming to address my accumulated debts and stabilize my financial situation.

Subsequently, on November 30, 2014, Nation Star sold my mortgage to Select Portfolio Servicing to facilitate the back payment arrangements. By December 2014, Select Portfolio had transferred my mortgage to Rushmore Loan Management, the current holder. During this transition, Rushmore acknowledged that they did not have all the necessary documentation, as indicated in their communication sent on April 27, 2015. This period of transfer and administrative lag significantly contributed to my inability to address my financial obligations promptly and temporarily impeded my efforts to focus on my academic responsibilities.

Concurrently, during March and April 2015, I actively engaged with my legal counsel to gather and prepare the documentation required by Rushmore and the IRS to substantiate my financial claims and progress. This process involved meetings with my attorney, collection of relevant financial documents, and correspondence with the IRS to clarify and verify my financial status. These actions were crucial in my attempt to stabilize my financial situation and ensure compliance with mortgage requirements and legal obligations.

Regarding my academic activities, I completed all coursework for my undergraduate program during the summer and fall of 2013 and the spring of 2014—periods when I was experiencing some financial difficulties but was still able to maintain my academic commitments. Specifically, I submitted all assignments and successfully completed the courses despite the challenges I faced. The outstanding work for my spring semester incomplete course was submitted, including the final research paper titled "MSCC610_Wk8_Cloud_Computing_Research," which I finalized and turned in by May 7, 2015.

I would like to emphasize that the delay in grading for my incomplete course was due to administrative processing and not due to a lack of effort on my part. The grade should soon be posted, and I will ensure that a copy of the final grade report is provided as soon as it is available. This documentation will further substantiate my academic progress and my commitment to completing my coursework despite the financial and administrative hurdles encountered during this period.

In conclusion, my efforts during March and April 2015 to address legal, financial, and academic obligations were substantial and ongoing. The transfer of my mortgage and the associated administrative challenges caused temporary setbacks, but I remain committed to my educational goals. I trust that this detailed explanation clarifies the circumstances and demonstrates my dedication to resolving these issues efficiently.

Thank you for your understanding and consideration. Please do not hesitate to contact me if further information or documentation is required.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

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