So I have royally messed up. The pertinent details of this story are: I go to a community college. I am funding my education entirely in federal student loans (no scholarships, grants, or parental contribution). I took 16 credits in an 8 week summer quarter. If you've read my other thread in this forum, I was having severe depression and anxiety issues. About 2 weeks into the quarter there was a severe issue in my family and I spiraled out. In an attempt to salvage this quarter, I dropped 10 of my 16 credits, leaving me with a 1 credit class and a 5 credit class. The quarter is over and grades are officially released Wednesday. I have a 62.89 in my 5 credit class. If my prof rounds my grade to a 63 (which he is obviously NOT obligated to do) I will be put on academic warning but will remain eligible for my federal loans. If he doesn't round, my aid will be cancelled and I will need to either a) fund at least 5 credits and pass and/or b) appeal the cancellation.
I am at a loss. The long version of the story is that two weeks into summer quarter, my parents decided they were getting a divorce. This led to one week solid of near constant all out screaming and fighting. It was absolute hell. I couldn't talk to either of my parents because anything I said was being twisted. I couldn't talk to my younger siblings. When the house was quiet I was walking on eggshells. When my parents were screaming I was consoling my siblings. When they weren't, I was consumed with anxiety every waking moment. I couldn't focus or concentrate. Except for work, I didn't feel comfortable leaving the house and leaving my siblings alone in that environment.
Exactly one week later (I refer to this time period as "Divorce Week") my parents completely made up. I was stunned and in shock. At this point, I was halfway through the quarter and quickly approaching the final drop date. I dropped 10 credits, hoping to salvage the other 6. Unfortunately, the anxiety, inability to concentrate, and mental paralysis continued. During this time I was unable to see my councilor because of work. In the last week of school, due to finally getting some mental health care, I managed to complete most of my missing assignments (without penalty, thank god) however I failed to prepare anything for the final project, which is why I have a 62. Should I need to appeal my financial aid, I have no idea how to approach this and explain all of this in an effective manner. Above all, I am utterly disappointed in myself and my performance. At the end of the day, I didn't seek the help I needed. Any advice would be greatly appreciated
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