huskerdont replied to huskerdont's topic in Pre-Nursing
She is not claiming me and has not for several years, but FAFSA still classifies me as a dependent. The exception to the rule are pretty extreme. I'd have to be homeless, abused by my parents, etc. This is not even remotely close to my situation; I j...
huskerdont replied to bpharkins7's topic in Pre-Nursing
I kinda messed up when I started college and had a 2.3 GPA. I went back to school last summer and fall (4 classes total - I also work full time) and raised my GPA to a 3.0 by getting three A's and a B. If you're going full time, that is pretty big in...
huskerdont replied to huskerdont's topic in Pre-Nursing
hodgieRN - Thank you!! I could not agree more about the "holier-than-thou" aspect. That's very encouraging to hear. rcassell77- Unfortunately I am not eligible to join the military due to some medical issues. I was very close to joining the Navy at o...
huskerdont replied to huskerdont's topic in Pre-Nursing
My father is deceased, but I do have my mother's income information so my form is complete. This year, I qualify for a small loan but that doesn't cover even a fraction of my college costs. It's just a pain. I don't qualify for any dependency overri...
huskerdont replied to huskerdont's topic in Pre-Nursing
BostonFNP - I did not consider that, but it is certainly something to think about. I know that working as a nurse might not happen until I have a BSN, but as long as I get the bills paid, I am fine working a lower-paying, non-nursing job until I am a...
Hello, just hoping someone can put this into perspective for me, or maybe just offer some input or support. I just got accepted into my local community college's nursing program. I live in a very large city so I know that an ASN will not be enough to...
huskerdont replied to cupidsqueen420's topic in Pennsylvania
mommyof3girls - Hear anything yet? My enrollment profile changed today! Considering I took my test later and had fewer points, I reckon yours should be changed, too. Or at least it should very soon.