UCI Student ID: 21961446
To Whom It May Concern,

My name is Bao Khanh Lam Dang. I was accepted to University of California, Irvine as a freshman for the 2014-2015 school year. Initially, I submitted my SIR as I wanted to become a student at one of the most premier universities in the nation; however, due to the overwhelming tuition fees that my family cannot afford and limited access to many financial counseling programs, I reluctantly revoked my SIR. I planned to enroll in community college, then transfer to UC Irvine at the junior level.

After much consideration, I realized that I had taken a great opportunity to succeed for granted. My parents and I recently immigrated to the United States on August 08, 2013. To be offered college admission was a true honor for a new immigrant like me; therefore, I accepted the offer immediately without noticing that I am not yet eligible to be a California resident. Nevertheless, when I informed my mother and father about the estimated expenses to attend UC Irvine, which were nearly $55,000, they asked me to defer my dream of becoming an Anteater for another two years to have my residency established. The extremely enormous out-of-state resident tuition fees along with my Cal-Grant ineligibility tampered my enthusiasm for continuing my college path. I then changed my SIR status.

However, I have recently contacted an Anteater alumni and she informed me that I could amend my financial problems by taking out loans. This essential information has given me a new hope to fulfill my dreams without wasting too much time elsewhere pursuing my educational path. As my mother and father have started jobs which give them a stable income, they have encouraged me to attend UC Irvine.

I realize that I have missed the SIR appeal deadline, but I truly wish to become an undergraduate for the 2014-15 school year. I was too impulsive in making such an important decision, and I hope that you can grant me a second chance.

Sincerely Yours,

Bao Khanh Dang