How to Write a Letter of Appeal
Sometimes it is very hard to accept unpleasant news. For example, if you applied for financial aid and your application was turned down then you are bound to feel low about it. Luckily there is a way to address such issues. A letter of appeal can help you bring up the issue that your loan application rejection was unfair. No matter what the situation is, a letter of appeal can certainly help you overcome certain obstacles. Consider following some simple tips and techniques to convince the person in authority that you deserve a better evaluation.
Instructions
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Before doing anything else you will need to make sure that you have the writing skills to produce a perfect letter of appeal. For those who do not possess the required skill set, they will be required to hire an attorney to get the job done.
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Next consider preparing a list of the reasons why your application was rejected. Writing down the reasons can help you produce the perfect letter of appeal on a separate piece of paper. It is recommended to put down all information and reasons of appeal on a piece of scrap paper before writing the actual letter of appeal. This will also help you determine strengths and weaknesses of your case. Always direct your thoughts before attempting to write a letter of appeal.
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If you are an expert computer user, Microsoft Word is the best program to write your letter as they will look more professional and legible. Choose the block business style format for your letter of appeal. Do not forget to write the date, your name, address and title on the top of the letter. Provide your contact details including phone number and email address at the bottom of the page.
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You will also be required to highlight the contact information of the recipient. Always start your letter with a greeting message and then include more important information. In the first paragraph, discuss what the purpose of your letter is and why you believe that you have the right to appeal. Each paragraph in your letter should contain only three to four sentences. Keep adequate spaces between the paragraphs so the reader finds it easy to extract useful information.
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Make sure to use formal language throughout your letter of appeal. Before closing put your contact information and request some sort of a response to keep the communication going. Remember you do not want to sound angry in your letter of appeal but do be firm.
