Losing scholarship

robotbldmom
Thu, 20 Nov 2014 17:39:10 +0000

Since we dont know many details about your situation, we don’t know if perhaps a medical type withdrawal is needed. I am going to defer to someone who hopefully knows much more than I do about retaining scholarships in this or any other situation. Perhaps there is a way to do a Medical Withdrawal for the semester. Can anyone help with information?

My First concern is for your welfare, it is wise not to give out too many details on a public forum but you do need to reach out to someone. Have you spoken to your parents? Keep an open line of communication with them. I am sure that they will want you to be mentally/physically healthy and therefore happy before all else.

If you have not sought out counseling at UA, I urge you to do do immediately. Speaking to someone who is a professional in these matters is very very important.

Here is the link to the web page:
http://counseling.ua.edu/

This is from their website:

COUNSELING
Support Groups
Counseling Resources
Counseling Services
The college years are an exciting and challenging time for students. On the one hand, it can be a time filled with new, diverse experiences, people and knowledge. On the other hand, it can involve changes that are stressful to many.

It is normal, even expected, that students will face stressful or problematic times or events while in college. When students make use of resources that are available to them, the potentially negative impact of these events can be minimized or sometimes even eliminated. Left unattended, however, these same events can result in the impairment of a student’s ability to function and do well in school.

We encourage University of Alabama students to make use of the Counseling Center’s services. An overwhelming majority of our clients say that we help them remain in school or help to improve their academic performance. Within ethical and legal guidelines, our services are confidential so students can be assured of privacy. The number of visits students receive varies, but we are able to provide up to 15 counseling sessions per academic year. Students whose needs fall outside the scope of our services are assisted with appropriate referrals to community resources. Types of counseling we offer include screening and evaluation, individual, couple and group counseling, crisis intervention, limited psychological assessments, and referral for medical and other services.

Staff members working in the Counseling Center are licensed and experienced mental health professionals from the disciplines of counseling, psychology, social work and psychiatry. Combined, our professionals represent over 150 years of clinical experience, and they have worked in hospitals, private practice, mental health agencies, substance abuse facilities, and other settings. Advanced graduate students from these same fields, under the supervision of licensed professionals, also provide some services in our center.

To talk with a counselor or set an appointment, please call 348-3863. You can also learn more about counseling from our FAQ page.

-As for who to contact about your academic problem, it sounds as if this is probably beyond your advisors level, although consulting them might still help.
-You probably need to go speak to one of the Deans. I was at a UA Reception recently where The Dean of Students spoke. He said that his office has an open door policy for students and is open to 8pm each evening and someone is also available after hours. This is his name:
Dr. Tim Hebson
Dean of Students
Ferguson, Room 230 B
(205)348 - 8237
Thebson@sa.ua.edu

This is also from their Webpage:
The office of the Dean of Students provides a wide range of services and programs that enhance student development, and promote a healthy and supportive environment for students, parents, faculty and staff. Services and programs include: Campus Ministries, Graduate Student Services, Greek Affairs, Judicial Affairs, New Student Programs, Parent Programs, Undergraduate Parent Support, and the Women’s Resource Center. The On-Call Dean program is also sponsored by the Dean of Students office provides support to students and their families in times of trauma or distress.

***I am not sure that they are the right people for your academic issues but they should be able to point you in the right direction.

For academic issues you should probably speak with the Dean of your school.
However, I First urge you to get your parents help with this, they could help you navigate your problems and advocate for you.

Please speak with someone in person ASAP