Drexel University-ACE Program Fall '09

Hey guys, I too will be starting the ACE program in September...very excited!

Does anyone know how much the whole year is going to cost??

Also, how many people are in a class??

Congrats Jay...see you in the fall!

I am not totally sure about the cost but from what I gather it is going to run us about 32000 in tuition and fees and then another 20-25K in housing, books, and other living expenses. Scary but I figure it will cost me around the same in the end even if I go to a cheaper school that takes twice as long to finish.

And i have no clue how many people are in a class...anyone?

The current tuition posted is about $34K. I'm unclear as to whether that covers mandatory college fees but I *believe* it does. I was told we should be getting financial aid information later this month.

Best of luck elsewhere.. I only had a positive experience with admissions and have heard positive things from others as well. I'm sure you will find a 'better' school with your optimistic and friendly personality.
v/r

just finished with my orientation yesterday. . .making me more nervous!
adjusting to the city life will also be something I'll have to get used to.
Moving in Saturday and classes starting Monday!

good luck juniata!! keep us posted on your experiences!! =]

hey guys,

I just completed my FAFSA a couple weeks ago...should I expect more information from Drexel or should I just apply for loans?

FYI...
See below about CPR information, this generally get sent to you much later by your clinical compliance officer.




Nursing students for the ACE and Co-op programs are required to have a Basic First Aid and CPR certifications. The CPR requirement must include infant, child and adult certification.

Also please note online Basic First Aid and CPR courses are unacceptable forms of certifications. In order to comply with the regulations of our clinical hospital sites, all nursing students are required to attend in-class/hands on courses.

Here are links to both the American Heart Association and American Red Cross websites.

http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3011764

http://www.redcross.org/services/hss/courses/

• Recommended First Aid courses:

American Heart Association – Heartsaver First Aid – valid for 2 years
http://americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3012360

American Red Cross – First Aid – valid for 3 years
https://secure.redcross-philly.org/Courses/

• Accepted CPR courses:

American Heart Association – BLS for Healthcare Provider – valid for 2 years
http://americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3012360 - This is the direct website to locating classes in the Philadelphia area

American Red Cross – CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer – valid for 1 year
https://secure.redcross-philly.org/Courses/ - This is the direct website to locating classes in the Philadelphia area

Hello,

It does not. If you are taking out loans be prepared to receive roughly 2500 less from your financial aid package to cover the fees which cover the entire year.

Just heard today that I got into Drexel! Looking forward to meeting you all in Sept!!