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!
I plan to spend most of my day @ North Campus. I need answers. It really doesn't make sense why financial aid took 3 months to do nothing. I badgered them to the point that I feel they denied me because I was just getting on their nerves. If they would have given me this decision months ago when I submitted my paperwork, then I would have had time to correct it for this term. That's what has me mad. But, like I say, someone is gonna have to give me something better than "NO"...I've been hearing "no" my whole life.
I am truly saddened by all that you are going through. I wish I could win the lottery for you. Please have faith in knowing that everything you are seeking is on its way to you. Sometimes it just doesn't come when we think we need it, but it will all come to you when it is the right moment. Take a deep breath and be proud of how far you have come, so far... all of this will work out and you will be a nurse.
Well, it had to happen to one of us. lol. I'll keep every1 posted on what happens. I really feel like what we go through always helps the next... So for the next group reading these posts, they will have some idea of what obstacles to overcome!
BossLadii, I will let you borrow my books for this semester...you will need your own drug book, lab and diagnostics book, and care plan book, but other than that, you should be okay. (I still need those) Let me know! =)
BossLadii, I will let you borrow my books for this semester...you will need your own drug book, lab and diagnostics book, and care plan book, but other than that, you should be okay. (I still need those) Let me know! =)
That is very sweet of you Miss Whitney! I will be more than happy to get you the Drug Guide book, so you would just have a few other items to get.
You let me know, as I will be going up to the bookstore next Thursday. If between now and then, you can work something out with the Director as far as your tuition, I will pick it up for you then and give it to you at Part 2 of the orientation. I would be my pleasure...
okay im gonna say this but I want everyone to know first that I have nothing but good intentions but I do feel strongly that it should be said.......okay a few years ago me and my husband were going to buy a house we prayed about it because we really wanted it, it seemed like no matter what we did bad stuff kept happenig preventing us to buy the house, but we pushed and almost ignored Gods will for us, which was to wait, we almost signed this contract with a crazy intrest rate just because we wanted what we wanted, last minute we decided that if the process didnt happen without us pushing and making it happen on our own will then it wasnt Gods will for us to buy the house, I was devistated, but a few years later I know that if we would have bought that house it would have been a catastrophy......I guess what I am trying to say without trying to be mean is maybe pushing the issue isnt the best thing right now becasue you will still have the same issues as far as bills, no transportation, and everything else you have to take care of.......maybe it will be a whole lot more stress free is you took this time to prepare for the spring, get all of your other life issues straightend out, and start fresh with a clear head and less problems.....I hope you dont take this the wrong way or anybody else, Im just speaking from experience, God gives each of us our own free will and if we decide to follow what we think is right all the time, it makes for a rougher road ahead......am i making any sense!!! I have been praying for you, but for Gods will to take place in your life, and sometimes thats not easy to swallow.....I wish you the best Melanie, but I know that Gods way is a whole lot easier in the long run....I want you to attend the nursing program, graduate, and be the best nurse mommy you can be...I swear! but dont set yourself up for the rough road!!! I say all of this with love, I really do, and im gonna keep praying for you!
but if you do push the issue, i will help you any way that I can!
UPDATE :: I spent all day @ IRS, and was able to get an amended 1040. I made it 15mins before closing to Financial Aid. FA told me to check back Monday. They are going to try and post an estimated tuition to my account & hold my classes. It will take a little longer to process the corrections, but then I'll be able to get my books. They are hoping to have the corrections processed sometime around the first week of classes. So I wouldn't be able to get books until after classes start, but I will be able to get them.
Thanks Everyone!! You guys gave me support, love & ideas on how to handle this.
dizern :: I understand exactly what you were talking about. I don't think you mean't anything more than kind words of encouragement. I've been taking on too many things lately, "wearing too many hats". I took some advice about the "one bite at a time" and I've been able solve a few of my problems. My husband will go into work later to help me with the kids. I have transportation. I drive an Expedition, it would take at least $100/wk to get me to school. We were trying to budget that into the bills since my husband is the only one working. We've decided to cut back on certain wants (cable, entertainment, etc) to make that work. I've turned in everything required by F/A. I feel confident that it will be handled in a timely manner. I asked a lot of questions and got the right answers to get the tax papers that FCCJ would need to process my aid. I refused to wait 16wks.
These few things have taken a huge load off my back. This has to be God's plan for me. I have seen nothing but blessings my whole way through. It's just when you having a hard time, you want to give up. But, sometimes you just need uplifting words to get you back on track.
Bossladii - Nothing in this life is easy. It was just like when I was in classes last Fall and my Dad died. I didn't want to be alive, but I focused on my school. I just told myself that I was sick of failing when the going got tough. And I didn't want to let him take this away from me along with all of the lost hopes and dreams of him ever being well and being a good dad to me. All I did was sleep, work and go to school. It was the hardest thing I've ever done, but at the end of the semester I got an A in A&P2 and a B in PSY and a new found sense of self respect.
I did exactly what you described. I just focused and worked on one thing at a time. Ever since then, classes have been easy. I just tell myself it couldn't have been harder than that.
well , im excited for you!! so things have come to work out quite well, sometimes we tend to panic, and we just need to take a deep breath and let things work themselves out.....i was under the impression that your whole world was falling apart! and when that happens we need to take the time to get things back in order ya know! I didnt want to come across as discouraging, but if things wernt going to work out I didnt want you feeling horrible about it! but im happy for you, and I cant wait to start classes with you! and maybe we can all carpool to help save on that 100 dollars a week on gas! i know I need it! well i know you'll sleep easier tonight, so get a good nights rest!
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I plan to spend most of my day @ North Campus. I need answers. It really doesn't make sense why financial aid took 3 months to do nothing. I badgered them to the point that I feel they denied me because I was just getting on their nerves. If they would have given me this decision months ago when I submitted my paperwork, then I would have had time to correct it for this term. That's what has me mad. But, like I say, someone is gonna have to give me something better than "NO"...I've been hearing "no" my whole life.