Hello all! Just thought I'd start a thread for all of those folks that have submitted, or are getting ready to submit, their applications for FCCJ's Fall '08 term.
I will be submitting my application in a few weeks, when this Spring term ends. I have taken my NAT (twice), so I'm good to go there, but still need to get my CPR class done. I called several places & I'm waiting to hear back from them.
I look forward to chatting with & getting to know all of you, who will be doing the count-down with me... on getting our acceptance letters!!!
I know it helps to sound-board off each other & to lean on each other for support... especially with getting all the things done that we have to do!
Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that! I know that must be frustrating. Please keep us posted.
Bossladi: I'm soooo sorry your in that position. Keep your head up and things will work out.
Thanks!! I've tried to see if they would appeal the decision, because I never received funding. I just signed up, but I owed FCCJ money, so I couldn't start classes. I didn't know that I had to remain in contact with WorkSource even after I couldn't start school. I tried to work to pay the balance off, but I never could afford to.
Hopefully I still have time to appeal FCCJ Financial aid. I didn't worry about it because I thought it was a sure thing for WorkSource.
I guess this is one of my "(f-word) Nursing!" days.
After they told me that I was denied, I asked was there an appeals process. They told me NO.
But, something told me to call Tallahassee. Well, I did...and there IS an appeals process. I guess Mr. WIA dude wanted to get rid of me. Well too bad! I'm gonna give them h-e-l-l!!
Good for you Melanie! I really hope everything works out for you. I just came from worksource a few minutes ago. I won't know for a few days. Plus I have to wait to see about how much my pell will be.
Sometimes the road we travel just seems to never end with construction!! Oh do I hate construction!!
I feel so much better when every time I talk to ya'll. It's been a struggle because I've been fighting my way through school for years now. I've made mistakes in my past, but I'm trying to rectify them now, for the sake of my kids. I have a criminal past (non-violent) that has haunted me for a long time. I was 18 and stupid. I didn't listen to my mom, I was a rebel. I was running behind this boy, lost custody of my kid (had her when I was 16), and then got locked up for bad checks.
This has all came up now that I'm applying for school, but I have continued to press on. I've been keeping up my grades. I think I have like a 3.2gpa. It's not much to some, but it's a lot for me, because I have changed my life. I am a MOTHER, a WIFE and I want nothing more than to be able to provide for my four children without HUD & public assistance.
It has been 8 years (almost 9) since the last time I got in trouble. If anyone knew the battle that I fight each day just trying to take care of my family, they would understand why I want this BAD! I haven't worked a year total in my entire life. I've worked temp agencies, I can't find a permanent gig. At least not one that pays more than $7/hr. Who can feed a family of 6 off $7/hr?
I already know it's going to be a fight when it comes to school. I've been pulled aside and informed that there might not be any clinical sites for me. But, I'm cool with that. I'm still gonna press on. I know that problems may arise when state boards come along. But, I'm cool with that. I know they handle everything in a case by case basis. So I'm just taking this one day at a time.
Thanks for letting me vent. This seems more like a blog then a post...
i am sorry to hear about your situation. congrats on overcoming all those things you have mentioned. i am very proud of you!:bow::bow: i am glad that you are doing an appeal with worksource too. i will hope and pray for you to get it. so you finally heard back from them. well unlucky me haven't heard anything yet, and i too need the money to go in the fall if financial aid doesn't go through. i hate to bother you with the questions but did john call you or did you have to call them? because i am beginning to think something is wrong for me as well. which i can't think of any reason why they wouldn't help me but who knows!?!? i just wish i could find out one way or the other at this point you know:banghead:
leslie (i forgot to give my name to everyone yesterday):redbeathe
Hey Bossladii, we are all here to support you! That stinks that some stupid mistake in your past is following you. Sometimes those laws are a safety and sometimes they're a nuisance. It's gotta be tough to be dogged when you're trying to better your life for your family. How do they expect you to do that when every good job/school is blocked? Anyway, like I said, we're here anytime you need to vent. This site is like free therapy for all the frustrations that come with nursing school!
Dude that sux but everything will work out that's what yall told me right? Keep it up Melanie! By the way does everyone feel like they've been runnin around like were on a scavenger hunt for nursing school? Lol its like everytime I get to someplace I've got to go to and all I really have to say is FCCJ nursing and they know its crazy lol
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i just wish i could find out one way or the other at this point you know:banghead:
kodiakgirl
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Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that! I know that must be frustrating. Please keep us posted.