Columbia MDE 2022

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I know the application hasn't opened yet, but wondering if there was anyone else thinking of applying to Columbia MDE/DNP programs for June 2022 entry?

1 minute ago, aspiringNP98 said:

Well, a scholarship is financial assistance, so yeah that haha. However, some programs provide more financial assistance in terms of loans through the school whereas others don't provide as much and then expect you to pull out private loans which can be a hassle depending on the amount + APR. 

Oh for sure….  NYU and Columbia without a doubt… student loans.  LOL. Sucks but is what it is… ultimately just need to make sure your long term goal you’ll be making the appropriate amount of money…. Most NPs DNPs in specialty and private private pull in over 200k a year. So to me it’s worth it… but I totally understand. I hate debt ? 

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14 minutes ago, bzzzzzzzzzz123 said:

Yeah, didn't feel worth it to uproot my life - got a great rent stabilized apartment and I love my neighborhood. Plus, I'm planning to stay in NYC permanently and I feel like employers here won't look down on smaller local schools (as opposed to if I were planning to move to another city). 

Yeah I totally understand that. I absolutely love my apartment and where I live in LA so it would definitely come down to a big decision if I were to be accepted to a school in NYC. It's just that I was born and raised in Southern California and I feel like I am at a point in my life where I need change and new experiences. However, UCLA does offer really great tuition for California residents so that would be hard to walk away from if I were to be accepted. 

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2 minutes ago, JPMANT said:

Oh for sure….  NYU and Columbia without a doubt… student loans.  LOL. Sucks but is what it is… ultimately just need to make sure your long term goal you’ll be making the appropriate amount of money…. Most NPs DNPs in specialty and private private pull in over 200k a year. So to me it’s worth it… but I totally understand. I hate debt ? 

Yeah, NYU's tuition is a bit ridiculous to me though since it is only a BSN that you are receiving and other programs provide a Masters degree at the same cost, so it's really like mmmm, is it truly worth it if your ultimate goal is to become an NP?

I know for a fact that I will accumulate student debt working to become an NP so I have already accepted the potential of pulling out private loans. I would just prefer my student loans to be handled through the school and hopefully be offered some kind of scholarship, grant, or etc. to alleviate some of the hefty cost. 

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For sure…. ??  Does anyone know how many people apply to the direct master non nursing program?  I applied to the MDE/DNP    

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From what I have been able to learn about financial aid thus far is that a second bachelors degree has more limited loans than a graduate degree. A graduate degree allows you to borrow up to total cost with a Grad Plus Loan. A second bachelors is limited to the 12,500/year undergraduate loan amount. Also, you can't get Pell Grants after your first bachelors. 

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5 minutes ago, BrennanHealingScience said:

From what I have been able to learn about financial aid thus far is that a second bachelors degree has more limited loans than a graduate degree. A graduate degree allows you to borrow up to total cost with a Grad Plus Loan. A second bachelors is limited to the 12,500/year undergraduate loan amount. Also, you can't get Pell Grants after your first bachelors. 

Yeah exactly. You are practically dead meat to FAFSA once you receive your Bachelors degree LOL. 

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Oh geez. I didn’t know that LOL. 

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Will anyone be moving cross country for this if accepted? 

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7 hours ago, CPAswitchedtobenurse said:

Will anyone be moving cross country for this if accepted? 

Yes! I currently live in Los Angeles, CA.

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What did u guys apply under for FAFSA? 5th year undergraduate or 1st yr. college graduate/professional?

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2 minutes ago, sabfc said:

What did u guys apply under for FAFSA? 5th year undergraduate or 1st yr. college graduate/professional?

1st year college graduate/professional. I confirmed with someone over the phone.

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1 minute ago, bzzzzzzzzzz123 said:

1st year college graduate/professional. I confirmed with someone over the phone.

Are you applying to any other schools? I also did 1st year college graduate/professional but I also applied to other schools like UPenn and Northeastern where you get a BSN and MSN degree. And UPenn specifically states you have to apply under 5th year undergraduate so I'm a little confused LOL

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