A prospective graduate student who cannot continue with their thesis project can use this letter template to communicate their situation to a professor or dean at a university.
Dear Professor,
Thank you so much for all your help as I worked on developing my thesis topic.
Unfortunately, due to family and financial circumstances beyond my control, I cannot continue in the pursuit of my graduate degree at this time.
I was so excited to further my research on this topic, and I wholeheartedly intend to pick it back up again as soon as I am able.
I hope you can understand the position I’m in, and I apologize for any inconvenience.
Sincerely,
Your Name
