Denied at AUM

[myjale]

I started attending Auburn University Montgomery in 2013 for a BSN. Then I realized Troy Montgomery had an ASN so I transferred there. However, I could not continue to attend Troy Montgomery because I have too many hours for an associate's degree for financial aid to fund. I transferred back to AUM and was finally able to apply to the program but I did not get accepted. Assuredly, it was because of my GPA which is a 2.5 something something something (2.5 is the minimum GPA for application). I do not want to retake any classes, although that may be necessary. I have taken all classes that did not require admittance to the program, therefore, there is nothing left for me to take to boost my GPA. I do not think I can enroll in any other ASN/ADN program because of my financial aid restriction. I was thinking of applying to Troy University in Troy but am not sure if their program is as competitive as AUM and would have to make some major lifestyle changes to be able to commute to and from Troy (which is about an hour drive from my home). I currently work full-time during the day, and I am a single parent to a 3 year old. I know I would eventually have to quit my job to attend the upper-division courses wherever I attend. I am even considering changing my major due to several bumps in the road thus far. Has anyone gone through this experience or something similar and/or can offer advice about where to go from here?

[anp0012]

I would check with the financial aid office at Troy Montgomery or any other local community colleges about if they have an exception for nursing students in their ADN program when it comes to hours. I graduated from Wallace State in Hanceville and they allowed up to 110 hours on financial aid for nursing students. Whereas a general studies degree allowed 96 or so? I hope that things are able to work out for you!

[Shemika12]

See if Wallace in Selma is able to help you also. I just got accepted into their Lpn program for the Spring 2016 class, but they also have a RN program for two years. Deadline for fall 2016 is June 1st and that 2.5 will get you in, all you have to do is score a 45 or above on the Teas to get in. The Actual score to get in is a 50 but I've seen students get in with a 45. I made a 48 on the Teas test and was asked if I would like to apply to the RN but chose the lpn first. And they are a good nursing school to attend. Look up Alabama board of nursing and see their pass rate on the nclex exam.