Galen - St Pete Campus

[Daenaria]

I was a pre-nursing student at SPC, but unfortunately got myself eliminated from the pool of applicants due to a rule that requires you complete a course within 3 attempts (apparently a W is considered an attempt. During my third attempt, my father, uncle, and grandfather passed within 3 months, so naturally I didn't end up going to class this last semester).

I was going to switch to Respiratory Therapy and did in fact apply - unfortunately, I made a typo on my application and only listed 2 observation hours instead of the required 4 and since my adviser didn't tell me about the mistake until AFTER the application window (I emailed her before the window), I can't get in this fall and have to wait a year despite having all courses completed. Yay.

So I decided to look at Galen. I'm anticipating going to SPC for Micro and Sociology this fall because it is cheaper. Even after that, I'll still complete 62% of my credits at Galen so I meet the 51% rule.

I go tomorrow to meet with an adviser and get more information. I've gone to private school before and unfortunately maxed out my student loans there, and my last few semesters at SPC (I have a daughter, school + daycare is costly). I am worried that because of the amount of transfer credits i have, my grants will be lowered so much that I won't be able to afford Galen. And I don't understand how they list 3 academic years to complete the program, but it only takes 24 months?

I'd appreciate any info on financial aid anyone has. :)