Columbia Post-BSN DNP ( June 2021)

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Hey guys! Thought I'd start a thread for Columbia DNP hopefuls. I applied for the June 2021 cycle for the AG-ACNP specialty. Would love to hear from others while waiting for decisions!

Specializes in psychiatry.

Same! Does anyone know if there are other scholarships or any other aid we can apply to while in program? 

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Yes, struggling with the idea of having that amount in loans. Over 200k when you factor in cost of living. I got into Hunter and NYU, but both are MSN programs. Is Columbia’s DNP worth the debt? 

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Specializes in psychiatry.

Did anyone submit their FAFSA for Columbia already?

I would say it depends on what your end goal is! I read that the DNP  is going to be required for most NP’s in the future.. but not sure. 

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attending Columbia is a dream of mine! but also have a few other options that are much less expensive! that is what I am struggling with...justifying the cost. I don't want to be paying off loans for the rest of my life 

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Specializes in psychiatry.

Tots understandable! Columbia is 2.5 years while most other NP programs are 4 years Times tuition cost I think so that could help look at things differently.  
but yea Columbia is definitely very expensive and with cost of living added as well.

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Not to change the subject from Columbia, but I saw a few people here had heard back from NYU? When did you get a decision from them? I submitted on 12/28 and haven’t heard anything!

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Specializes in Palliative Care/Hospice-Oncology.
5 hours ago, dnpprospect2021 said:

Did anyone submit their FAFSA for Columbia already?

I would say it depends on what your end goal is! I read that the DNP  is going to be required for most NP’s in the future.. but not sure. 

I completed it but haven't received a financial aid package.  They just sent me this email and a excel file with cost breakdown (which I could not open - corrupted file!). However, they sent the following email

Dear Michael,

For many students, the availability of financial aid can greatly affect their decision to pursue an advanced degree in higher education. For this reason, the Office of Financial Aid is available to assist you in obtaining all the information that you need to achieve your educational and professional goals while you consider Columbia University School of Nursing. This includes all federal resources available to you as a graduate student. 


Please review the estimated breakdown of your cost of attendance for the 2021-2022 academic year (first 12 months of DNP) attached. Remember the only mandatory costs to consider are tuition & fees (health insurance if applicable). Other budget costs: room & board, books & supplies, transportation, personal expenses are optional. Loan fees are only applied if borrowing federal loans (look for origination fees when completing your loan documents).

Please note, your alternative eligibility will fluctuate based on your individual needs.  You will receive your Financial Aid Award offer the week ending April 2,2021 (as long as you have completed a FAFSA and eligibility requirements are met). 

Complete the 2021-2022 FAFSA by March 26, 2021


Please review the guidance below including next steps in the Financial Aid process for accepted applicants. 

Below are instructions for completing the 2021-2022 FAFSA:

The instructions below will serve as a guideline for students applying to graduate nursing programs.

Complete the 2021-2022 online FAFSA application at https://studentaid.ED.gov/sa/FAFSA

You are considered a graduate/professional student while attending in our DNP program. This should be reflected on your 2021-2022 FAFSA when selecting college grade level and degree or certificate type.

The Office of Financial encourages eligible applicants to utilize the IRS Data Retrieval tool on the FAFSA to import their 2019 US Income Tax Information to their 2021-2022 FAFSA.  This provides the easiest, fasters, and most accurate information when completing your FAFSA.  More information on how to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool and who is eligible to do so is available at https://studentaid.ED.gov/sa/help/how-use-irs-drt

Be sure to include Columbia University’s federal school code on your 2021-2022 FAFSA: 002707.
Without this code we will not be able to view your FAFSA information.

Remember to sign your FAFSA!  Financial Aid applicants are encouraged to sign the FAFSA with their FSA ID (If you don’t have a FSA ID, please sign up for one while completing the FAFSA application or separately at https://fsaid.ED.gov/npas/index.htm

Common FAFSA Questions and Guidance:
Review the information below to ensure that you accurately answer the corresponding FAFSA questions.  Answering questions inaccurately will delay receipt of your financial aid package at Columbia School of Nursing.

Step One:

Question 28: Students attending Columbia School of Nursing in graduate level programs will have their bachelor’s degree prior to attending; this is an admissions requirement.

Question 29: If accepted, students attending in graduate level programs at Columbia School of Nursing will be attending as a 1st year college graduate/professional.

Question 30: Students attending a graduate level program at Columbia School of Nursing will be pursuing a college or graduate professional degree.

Step Two:

If you were married or remarried as of the day you complete the 2021-2022 FAFSA, you must provide both student and spouse financial and tax information, as applicable (I.e. questions 36, 37, and 38).

Step Three:

Graduate Students are considered independent students.  Completing parental financial information is not required.


What do I do after I have completed the FAFSA?
Review your Student Aid Report (SAR) at the end of your FAFSA application. You may be asked to submit other documentation such as proof of citizenship or verification of income. Please make sure all comments on your SAR are addressed so that your financial aid package is not interrupted.

If you have any questions we recommend that you send an email to the Office of Financial Aid at [email protected]. Please allow 2 business days for a response. We look forward to working with you in the future.
 

Kind Regards,
 
Office of Financial Aid
Columbia University
School of Nursing

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Specializes in Palliative Care/Hospice-Oncology.
6 hours ago, zanns said:

struggling because Columbia is a great school and have had amazing communications with everybody thus far...it's just the cost! anybody else struggling with the thought of paying soooo much? LOL

I'm trying to tell myself that the amount of debt will be wroth it! I know HRSA's NurseCorps has a scholarship available that is open for applicants but I plan to stay in the city after graduation - I'm in the acute care NP Program and I'm not sure if any hospitals in the city count as critical shortage areas (a requirement for Nurse Corps scholarships).  Will have to look into it more.  Anyone committed to attending?  I am but the debt is daunting to say the least. 

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Specializes in psychiatry.

I’m committed to attending as well RN. The debt is veryyyy daunting... defintely been stressed about it 

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Hello everyone!

I also got accepted to the Acute Care DNP program!

I'm so excited to meet you all!

 

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Specializes in Palliative Care/Hospice-Oncology.
14 hours ago, dnpprospect2021 said:

I’m committed to attending as well RN. The debt is veryyyy daunting... defintely been stressed about it 

Totally understandable. If this helps anyone, Financial aid just sent me the breakdown for the year. We should be receiving our financial aid packages by the end of next week. 

2021-2022 Master DNP_Lat_Breakdown sheet.xls

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Anyone hear back from midwifery?

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