Accepted in Drexels ACE Program Spring 2009

I *knew* I was stressed out about the possibility of paying Drexel's tuition for a reason

Thanks for the reply

I do understand the costs...but am awaiting to see my eligibility on the federal loans
Congrats on your recent graduation and good luck on the upcoming nclex

Just_cause ~ Thank you so much! Congratulations on your acceptance and Good luck in the program.

Hiddencat ~ Good luck! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.

Believe it or not, I think I still have all of the paperwork that Drexel sent out to me prior to starting the program. Isn't that sad?! I'm not sure if I saved everything just as CYA or if the year flew by so quick that I had no time to throw anything out. Anyway, if there's anything else I can answer or anything I can help out with just let me know.

Again, congrats and good luck to all!

~Cathy

Nursin09,

Are you sure that tuition figure doesn't take any estimated financial aid into account? I just find it hard to believe that the cost of tuition was cut almost in half in less than a year...I'd call the school to have that clarified. I took out $36,000 in loans just to cover tuition, fees and health insurance for the program. I lived at my home in Bucks County and commuted to the city each day...paid all my bills and other expenses out of pocket for the year. Friends of mine took out $50,000 - $70,000 to cover tuition, fees, insurance, & living expenses. Over the past 4 years tuition alone for the program has increased each year, going from approx $28,000 to $32,000. Like I said, you should probably call financial aid to have that clarified.

Thanks for the congrats and well wishes!

~Cathy

Tuition has not decreased
The tuition is approx 33k for the program.

The breakdown is also posted on their website..as well as my financial paperwork. The fees add on - it just depends on what you consider a fee... pda..books. test fees..school fees.. insurance (if you don't already have it)

You folks definitely want to research the Federal loan situation. I'll be attending Jefferson's FACT program, starting in May. I thought we would be able to apply for federal loans twice. Jefferson even divides the program into "junior" and "senior" year. However, current FACT students tell me that you can only apply for Federal loans (i.e., with your FAFSA) once during the program. Because Drexel's calendar is a bit different than Jeff's, the situation might be different, but please check into it so you are not depending on getting Federal loans twice only to (maybe) find out that's not the case.

Best of luck to all my fellow ABSNers!

I spoke with financial aid today.. just as what the previous posters had put..the tuition is roughly 33k.. the undergrad students with a previous bachelors aka 5th year undergrads are eligible for 12.5k a year federal.. and the ace program is splitting that based on the spring start being in two separate academic years..therefore i get some for one fiscal academic year and after filing next years fafsa the remaining half will be available... for a total of 12.5k
this is also what i have seen posted here as well

Yeah, same at Jeff. $12,500 in Stafford loans. That leaves a lovely $20,000 hole to plug with private loans, begging and stealing. Just kidding about the stealing part!!!!

Definately it's 33K for the year (More if you buy their health insurance, 1K - 3K depending on which one you pick). I am a current ACE student (Fall 2008), just paid my tuition bill. So...

Looking at Drexel's budgeting plan, it looks about right. Don't forget, (or FYI) they will send you for clinical all OVER the tri-state region, so that transportation cost may not be an over estimation. I know I have to drive for an hour and half to get to my clinical site.

Good news is there are some scholarships available, and if you sell yourself to the right hospital for a few years, and maintain a certain GPA, they will pay your entire tuition.

Good luck everyone,