Financial Aid Letter - Vanderbilt

[MedVision]

Should I take it as a good sign that I recieved the financial aid packet, or is it standard protocol that all applicants recieve one? Thanks in advance!!!!

[MaineMan88]

Hey all,

I have been in contact with one of the specialty admissions directors so I can offer some clarification. EVERYONE who applied to the program received a financial aid packet (I bet that I wasn't the only one who felt my heart beat out of its chest when I saw a huge envelop in my mailbox!). Also, if you applied before the December 1st priority deadline, you will be hearing back in late February or the first week of March. The 4-6 week comment refers only to those who applied after the deadline. So good luck to all and keep your minds distracted for the next 2 weeks!

[rutty_B]

Students must be thankful for this god-given blessing-- financial aid. It will help them to cope better for their studies. Unfortunately for anyone wishing to get a higher education, the costs of college have increased above the rate of inflation and thus college students must secure some sort of financial aid. Currently, the biggest source of college aid is through a FAFSA - and federal loans are the bulk of tuition assistance, although it leads many students to begin their careers in debt. Pell Grants help, but the funding for them is likely to start drying up - and you can't use payday loans to fund a college education. Until colleges (many of them state institutions) decide to shore up their expenses and pass the savings onto students (as they should) it's the students that will bear the brunt of mismanagement.

[kybsnrnemt-bcen]

I am glad I am not the only person wondering. I sent in my information on Dec 3, so I may be in the next group:( But I am trying to be positive. and waiting patiently. I thought the next open house was March 20, not March 6. And yes my heart skipped probably two beats when I saw the envelope. Good luck to you. Do you know how many applicants that is accepted at a time?

[kybsnrnemt-bcen]

the open house is March 6, I found it on the web site....!!!!!

Maybe I can catch some of you there.

[mammac5]

Yes, Vandy does send that Financial Aid packet out to all applicants. Last year I found out I was accepted one week after the Info Session, so hang in there!

As for the actual financial aid, everyone is eligible for Grad Plus Loans which are not income-dependent, but you must have a good credit rating to qualify. Then of course there are Federal Sub and Unsub Loans. There will be a detailed presentation on Fin Aid at the weekend info session and you will be given written info, too, so you won't have to try to remember all the details after you get back home.

Best of Luck!

[MedVision]

See you there kybsnrnemt........unless of course I get the dreaded rejection letter this week!

[kybsnrnemt-bcen]

we have to think positive. I am trying to stay away from the bad thoughts, like rejection letters.. Look forward to seeing everyone.

[kybsnrnemt-bcen]

ok.... a good friend of mine received her letter today from vandy and she did not get accepted... I am still waiting, and waiting..... looked at the mail box enough to start wondering what color I need to paint it this spring. lol I was wondering if anyone else has heard anything?

[MedVision]

I got mine today kybsnrnemt!!! I've seen on here that people have been getting them since last week......so I know exactly what you mean about stalking the mailbox. Best of luck to you, hopefully you will hear something this week!!

[kybsnrnemt-bcen]

medvision... congratulations. hopefully tomorrow for me then. was the acceptance letter in just a plain envelope or did you get a packet?

[MedVision]

It's in a plain white envelope. Keep us posted!!!

[crazy///beautiful]

I got my letter today.... WAIT LIST for the pre-specialty PNP-Primary Care Program.... I guess thats not terrible considering I applied after the December 1st deadline. Anyone else in a similar situation? What are my chances of getting off the wait list, or is it hopeless????