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Lyric mitchell
I am writing to you today with a humble heart and a genuine plea for assistance in funding my college education. As a dedicated member of our local church, I am reaching out to seek support during this challenging time.
Throughout my high school years, I diligently balanced academic excellence with extracurricular involvement and part-time work to support myself. I proudly served as the varsity team captain for both the basketball and track teams, demonstrating leadership and commitment. Additionally, I actively participated in various activities such as the newspaper, spirit committee, and student leadership, all while maintaining a commendable GPA of 4.36 and performing well on standardized tests.
Despite my hard work and achievements, the scholarships I received were insufficient to cover the entirety of my college expenses. With no financial assistance from my parents, I had to rely on loans and work tirelessly to make ends meet. The burden of juggling work, academics, and financial responsibilities has taken a toll on my mental health, especially considering the challenges I faced within my family environment. At the age of 9 I watched my mother try to kill herself, I watched my parents marriage riddled with pain and disloyalty. My older brother fell into a life of drugs and alcohol, my older sister battled depression and eating disorders, just to describe a little of it. My parents were going through a lot as young parents and could be mentally and physically abusive. My dad served in the air force and battled with extreme PTSD, my grandparents battled with drugs and domestic violence. I spent time between Idaho and Baltimore and saw many relatives coming in and out of the system. I lost friends and family members to suicide. I grew up never knowing if the phone ringing was a call that another family member was killed or took their own life. My cousin was murdered and that took a huge toll on me and almost made me turn from god. I wanted to end it all… I tried everything academic validation, athletic validation ( I was supposed to go run and play basketball in South Dakota but ended up getting an injury in my leg which resulted in them taking the offer back… that was devastating but now i see god was redirecting me to GCU). Medication, and the only thing that helped was th Bible. I put so much pressure on myself and I still do but I’m trying to walk in faith and not fear, I’ve prayed about this and feel God is pointing me in this direction. Growing up in a household marred by substance abuse and mental health issues, I made a personal commitment to break free from these cycles and pursue a better future through education. My faith in God has been my guiding light, and I firmly believe that attending college at Grand canyon university is part of His plan for me. However, the financial strain has become overwhelming, leaving me physically and emotionally drained.
I am currently facing significant financial obligations, including paying off my braces, covering the remainder of this semester's expenses, securing housing for next year, and addressing the substantial tuition costs for the upcoming academic year. I also want to buy a car so I can work off campus and better support myself. I want to pursue a career in the legal field so you can imagine what homework looks like. Despite my best efforts, the prospect of accumulating more debt weighs heavily on me, especially without anyone who can co-sign loans on my behalf.
I turn to our church community with a sincere request for support in any form possible. Whether through financial contributions, prayers, or guidance, I am deeply grateful for any assistance extended to me. Every dollar counts, and I am willing to repay any support received, if necessary. My ultimate goal is not only to pursue my education but also to break the cycle of debt and adversity within my family, dedicating my life to serving God and others.
Thank you for considering my request and for being a source of strength and support in my journey. I am hopeful that, with the help of our church family, I can continue to pursue my dreams and make a positive impact in the world.