CSU Columbus State University

[cicatrixx15]

Anyone applied to the nursing program for this fall?

[nursingmommyof1]

I just got a grant to cover tuition, fees and books at CSU this fall.

[NSdrama]

That is awesome! What kind of grant did you get. I applied for something and can't even remember what it was called! I will be using the GI Bill to cover mine.

[nursingmommyof1]

It's called the benning caa. It's for mil spouses. I was suprised that I could get anything since usually we make too much money or my husband's rank is above the level to quailfy. I think unfortunately that financial aid is going to be hard to get since the economy is sooooo tight now.

[NSdrama]

Omg! I tried to get that back in the fall but they told me I would have to change my major to fit one of theirs on the required list they have! How did you get past that stipulation? Maybe we should move our conversation....my email is [email protected]. Hope to hear from you there!

[flyfarfaraway]

I used something called myCaa. I think now the limit is 4,000 dollars total. Nursing was on the list.

[nursingmommyof1]

They cut me out of that program after one semester because they "re-formated" the program to exclude certain ranks after I was already enrolled. Crazy

[NSdrama]

Ok so I just went to the Benning CAA meeting that they hold. I should have everything ready in the morning to turn in and my appt. is at 11:00. Would you advise me to wait to buy books like you did? I am going to print out the estimate of costs listed in the BSN student handbook from 2010. Is that what you did? I have already purchased my uniforms and shoes...anything else I should know?! Thanks for the info!!!

[nursingmommyof1]

Definately wait. I don't think they will re-imburse you for the cost of books if you buy them somewhere else then the bookstore. Lemmie email you so I can give you everything I know

[NSdrama]

Okay great!! I will be looking for your email!!

[BAtoBSN]

Hello! I'm new on this board and my husband will be going to afghanistan at the end of August. I was wondering if I qualify for Mycaa know or if I have to wait until he is gone. any tips will be helpful. this summer I'll be working on my nursing pre-requisites.

[NSdrama]

If you meet the requirements for myCaa you can use them at anytime. Last year that changed it to e1-e5 and o1-o3 and you get $4000. Your hubby does not have to be gone or anything like that. Good luck with your pre-reqs! What exactly are you taking and what do you need? Love to hear from you again. I just got my acceptance letter a couple of weeks ago and am super stoked. It has been a long road to get here!

[BAtoBSN]

I will be taking my first sequence of A&P and the Food and Nutrition class this summer. I plan on taking human development, BIO 112, and a math class....with this I should be able to apply to the nursing program in December. good luck to you!