APU ELM Spring 2019

[aschreiman]

Hello everyone,

I am in the process of applying to APU ELM program for Spring of 2019. I was just looking to connect to other applicants. I will be applying to the main campus. If anyone has any questions feel free to post, I have found the older forums from previous cohorts to be very helpful when looking for advice.

[jzarabi]

congratulation UCP2017

[jzarabi]

Miezsabo, congratulation I am still waiting for the result

[miezsabo]

@jzarabi thank you! Good luck!

[aschreiman]

Has anyone gotten their acceptance in the mail?

[ftrprovider]

Has anyone gotten their acceptance in the mail?

Not yet, I was wondering the same thing. I think I read in previous forums there was a deposit that needed to be paid to secure spot etc...

[hca4]

I haven't received an acceptance in the mail either. Not sure how and when the deposit is due. I believe they said in the interview it was due within a month but I could be wrong.

[miezsabo]

I haven't gotten an acceptance letter either. The program manager told me to expect 2 letters in the mail... one from graduate services and one from the nursing school. My admissions rep told me he'd be sending an email regarding my acceptance between Monday and Tuesday but nothing as of yet. I just have the email switching my portal over and a phone call confirming my acceptance.

[mani95]

@jzarabi any news? Did any more people get rejection letters? I'm just nervous about getting no news!

[doctav]

@hca4 This is what I've found out about our loan options from a previous student for APU ELM program:

1. Federal unsubsidized Loan (6% interest rate) is our first best option because we're NOT allowed to get subsidized loan (no interest till after graduation). This is due to the program labeling us graduate students even during the BSN portion. Max amount we can receive for the Federal unsubsidized Loan (6% interest rate) is $20,500.

2. Next best option if you need more money after the first loan is called a graduate plus loan (7-8% interest) the amount you are able to receive depends on your personal financial info.

3. Last option find private loans...

Side Note: tuition for the first year (BSN portion) is $36,595. We do not qualify for aid or grants from the school during this portion of the program.

[aschreiman]

Those loan interest rates make me want to cry lol. I know the max is 20,500 and its per year. Is that an academic year August- June or January- December? lol

[jzarabi]

mani95 no not yet, I am still waiting and checking my email and mail nothing.

[hca4]

@aschreiman @doctav Thanks! I just got an email back from financial aid with similar information. Are you applying for FAFSA now or waiting? I'm wondering what income they'll base it off because I'm working full-time now but during the program I won't be working at all. Do you know how that works?