libra1976

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1. 2012-2013 HRSA Nursing Scholarship Application

   libra1976 replied to MarkTX's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I was told that since there was a greater shortage of NPs that HRSA decided to award those studying to be NPs instead of focusing on bachelor degree seeking students. I hope that that's not the case.

2. 2012-2013 HRSA Nursing Scholarship Application

   libra1976 replied to MarkTX's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I was informed through the Business Office at the school I attend that there were so many applicants that HRSA ended up funding nurse practitioners as opposed to those pursuing bachelor's degrees. I don't know how true that is. So at this point I am...

3. 2012-2013 HRSA Nursing Scholarship Application

   libra1976 replied to MarkTX's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I just tried to log into the portal and check on the status of my app and it says "Login failed etc". Has anyone else had this problem today???

4. 2012-2013 HRSA Nursing Scholarship Application

   libra1976 replied to MarkTX's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I live in Indiana and I just spoke with a rep from HRSA and he assured me that all of the awards have not been given out yet. Many applicants who have not yet received the award are still "Under Review". Most likely if appliants have not received a...

5. 2012-2013 HRSA Nursing Scholarship Application

   libra1976 replied to MarkTX's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I also live in Indy and am curious to know as well if and when they start selecting recipients in our state.

6. 2012-2013 HRSA Nursing Scholarship Application

   libra1976 replied to MarkTX's topic in Pre-Nursing

   That's true all we can do is wait and have faith!

7. 2012-2013 HRSA Nursing Scholarship Application

   libra1976 replied to MarkTX's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I'm taking the 16mth accelerated online program since I already have a bachelor's degree. A financial aid counselor did inform me that she knew of at least two students who had once received the scholarships so that was promising to hear. My efc is ...

8. 2012-2013 HRSA Nursing Scholarship Application

   libra1976 replied to MarkTX's topic in Pre-Nursing

   What school are you and your friends enrolled in? I will be attending Marian University's ABSN program that starts August 20th. However if I'm not a recipient I may not be able to attend. I've maxed out of my government student loans with my 1st de...

9. 2012-2013 HRSA Nursing Scholarship Application

   libra1976 replied to MarkTX's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hi jnelson188, Have you have your credit checked pulled yet or received an email? Do you mind me asking where do you live in Indiana? I live in Indy and my credit hasn't been pulled yet. Seems like a handful of people from other states received the ...

10. 2012-2013 HRSA Nursing Scholarship Application

    libra1976 replied to MarkTX's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Has anyone who applied for the scholarship had their credit pulled or received the acceptance email?

11. 2012-2013 HRSA Nursing Scholarship Application

    libra1976 replied to MarkTX's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I don't recall seeing anything about PDf files. When I called to ask about the missing link the rep wasn't able to give me much information other than the fact that since my app is still under review that that was a good indication that all the docu...

12. 2012-2013 HRSA Nursing Scholarship Application

    libra1976 replied to MarkTX's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Well Soon2benurse25, I scanned copies of both transcripts and I couldn't figure out how to upload both documents under the same link. I noticed that there was the "other supporting documents" linked so I made use of it.

13. 2012-2013 HRSA Nursing Scholarship Application

    libra1976 replied to MarkTX's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I live in Indianapolis and I applied for the scholarship. My credit has not been checked yet either. My app is currently "under review" also. I wonder if anyone else is experiencing the same problem that I am. When I log into the program portal, ...

14. Any 2011 Marian ABSN applicants?

    libra1976 replied to kjj007's topic in Indiana

    I was informed that since I already have a bachelors I do not qualify for financial aid and that I have to get loans. I will have maxed out my federal stafford loans so I have to apply for private loans. The financial aid office said that's my only...

15. Any 2011 Marian ABSN applicants?

    libra1976 replied to kjj007's topic in Indiana

    I work full-time and have 2 kids so I'm hoping I can find all the time I need to study. Seems like you're doing pretty well in the program and that you are doing well by making As in your prereqs. Have you started clinicals? From what I calculated...