The context of the following conversation is Sydney worked well in business school to get a better grant so she can keep going to school.:
Sydney says I've been working really hard to get grants because I can't afford school on my own..
The friend responds Keep it up. The hard work will pay off..
Sydney responds Hopefully it does. I'm trying to get a better grant for next school year..
The friend responds Let me know if you need any letters of recommendation. I would gladly help you out..
Sydney responds Thanks so much..