grossmont ADN application

[PeekaPooh]

Sorry, I posted this on the wrong page. I tried to look for the icon that lets me move the post to another page, but couldn't.

Hello everyone,

Has anyone done the application for Grossmont college in San Diego, for the ADN program?

If so, do you know if the official transcripts need to be sent to the nursing department or the school administration office?

If I speak, write, and read Vietnamese fluently but doesn't have the advanced coursework documentation (I didn't take the higher class for the Vietnamese course), how do I get a proof for it?

I need to submit a copy of documents that shows that I am eligible for BOGFW-B (to get points for having a low income), but I couldn't find this document anywhere in my Reg-E Webportal (for San Diego City College).

Do you know if having a CNA certificate counts as having an Allied Health Certificate (I need this for points too).

I know that I need to go see a counselor, but I just take the TEAS test today and am too excited to wait. Today is Friday, so I have to wait until Monday to make an appointment and who knows how many more days until I can actually see a counselor, so I was hoping if anyone could help me out. Besides, ordering an official transcript takes a couple of days, so I would rather do this as soon as possible because I don't want to miss the application deadline.

Thanks in advance!

PPham

[studentLJinCA]

Best to speak with a counselor about a lot of your specific questions.

However - I know a couple things :)

Your official sealed transcripts need to be submitted with your application to the nursing department. However, another set (yes, that's two sets) needs to be submitted to Admissions & Records in order for your counselor & the financial aid office to review them. The two departments will not share one copy.

If you are eligible for the BOGFW, this should show on your Student Aid Report (SAR), which is available to you if you completed a FAFSA for the previous year. If not, there should be an online service through SDCC that shows your unofficial transcripts and financial aid history...

If you have CNA certification, provide a copy along with verification of your past healthcare-related employment. For me, I had my boss write a letter of recommendation as well.

All of your questions can be directed to the Nursing Department - they are all very friendly and willing to help. Specific questions about other college requirements (any missing classes, etc.) will need to go through your counselor and they will need an official copy of your transcripts to do that. If you order online, they come in less than 5 days!

Good luck to you!

[PeekaPooh]

Thank you so much! Now, I need to order a second copy for the admission office ^^.

And, about the BOGW. This is what I found in my reg-e. Can I give this as a proof?

CITY COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID STATUS FOR 2010-2011

City College has received your Free Application for Federal Student Aid

(FAFSA). You will soon receive additional information and/or instructions

from our office.

We are unable to process your financial aid application because we need the

following documents:

GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL STUDENT STATUS

Various blank forms can be downloaded at your college financial aid web

site.

YOUR FINANCIAL AID AWARDS

You have been awarded a Board of Governors Enrollment Fee Waiver (BOGW).

If you are a California resident, this waiver will be applied toward all

your enrollment fees at San Diego City, Mesa, and Miramar

Colleges.

YOU ARE STILL REQUIRED TO PAY YOUR STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES FEE. THE BOGW

DOES NOT WAIVE THIS FEE!

[studentLJinCA]

Don't rely on my word alone, but that should be sufficient!

I would include that printout and also your SAR (go to fafsa online - http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/) From there, there is an orange "Start Here" button. You can access your 2010-2011 fafsa results from there. However, since we are in the 2011-2012 school year, you might want to include that one as well.

If in doubt, just call the Nursing Department at Grossmont. "Hey, I qualify for the BOGFW, but what proof do you require? I can provide a print out of my SDCC Awards list and a copy of my SAR. Is that sufficient?"