Financial aid appeal question

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I attended a university in the late 90s/early 2000's. Because of mental health reasons, I did poorly. I did not get help during the time I went to school. It was only years after quitting school, after my mental problems kept getting worse and worse, and I hit rock bottom, that I got help. I am in counseling and on medication, doing well, and ready to go back to school.

I have a 1.86 average for my previous schoolwork. I need a 2.0. I am going to appeal, but do you think the fact that I didn't get help during the time I attended school will count against me?

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Specializes in ICU.

I have no idea. It really depends on the school. Because I reenrolled at the same school they counted all my classes I had taken in the late 90's. I have no idea how it will go with financial aid. But with trying to get into nursing school I would talk to an advisor and see what they have to say. All programs are different but federal financial aid is standard across the board.

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Thanks!

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I'm sure that every school is different, but I don't think waiting counts against you. After some mistakes, I had a 1.93 gpa at a CC here, and I just stopped going. After a few years when I decided to go back, I appealed to get my fin aid back. My reasons were my work schedule and daycare. I was approved. You'll be fine. Good luck!

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Specializes in L&D, infusion, urology.

I say it's worth appealing, and seeing what happens. Make your case, and hope for the best.

Good luck!

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