financial aid appeal

Some background information
My fiance is a disabled vetern whom was undergoing various types of procedures and treatmentsat the Veterns affairs hospital for approximatly four months late febuary to early May, three to four times a week.
Note that he has a six year old daughter from previous marriage, I pretty much consider her as my own and take care of her.
During this time her school had lots non attendance, we did not have a strong support network of family who would help out when needed as well as late start time in school, no after school care or activities to keep her occupied. Her school would go from 9am to 3pm everyday
The hospital did not allow children becuase of covid meaning I had to stay home and look after the child on days she did not have school. Her school calender and mines we usually a week or a few days off, for example the week I had classes she had off for holidays or non attendance days. Between looking after a six year old with behavioral issues and work it became difficult to complete assignments and exams. I ended up falling behind in class resulting in failing math.
The other situation that affected my academic success was that my grandmother had passed away. On April 28th 2022 My grandmother had a stroke and was hospitalized for 6 weeks on life support. Doctors announced her as brain dead and said that the chances of her being able to function again was zero to none. My family did not want her to suffer so they decided it would be best to let her go because she was a good christian woman and would be in a better place. Unfortunately due to money issues I could not fly to California to see my grandmother one last time before pulling the plug. This caused me much sadness and I fell into depression.
Since then I have taken steps to help with my success at Oakton. I will be able to focus my attention better on the coursework as his daughter us registered for the right at school program that works with the elementary school itself, before and after which means child care is taken care of from 7am to 5:45pm thus giving enough time to finish assignments and such for class. I’ve also met with my advisor who recommended I seek tutoring when needed and only enroll in the amount of courses I could really finish.

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