Got fafsa complete! Registered for the new 8 week health safety class! Super excited. Can't wait for transitions next! RN here I come
natnat122 475 Posts Apr 10, 2013 How do you get financial aid w/ Excelsior I thought it doesnt qualify for FAFSA, only loans?
mochasouter 191 Posts Apr 10, 2013 Health and safety is easy...you can do that in 2 weeks for way cheaper. It's like fundamentals.
JustBeachyNurse, LPN 1 Article; 13,952 Posts Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager. Has 13 years experience. Apr 10, 2013 The classes can qualify for Federal Financial Aid (just like the BSN/MSN classes) it's the challenge exams that don't qualify for financial aid.
natnat122 475 Posts Apr 10, 2013 The classes can qualify for Federal Financial Aid (just like the BSN/MSN classes) it's the challenge exams that don't qualify for financial aid.Woow.. Geez I need to read more... lol
carlas216 26 Posts Apr 11, 2013 yes! So happy that they're opening the classes up. Always good to have options. Even better they qualify for the student aide grants and loans
Heavenly4505 106 Posts Apr 11, 2013 So how does this work? I know you have to enroll in the college to register for the classes. Just wondering if you have to take more than one at a time to be considered eligible for financial aid? or does the aid cover it even if you only sign up for one? I'm taking my A&P exam next week and then going to knock Micro out. Plan to enroll immediately after Micro so that I can sign up for the Transitions class starting July 3rd.
carlas216 26 Posts Apr 11, 2013 have to be at part-time status. At least 6 credit hours within a 16 week term. That can consists 2 eight week courses back 2 back within a 16 week term
mochasouter 191 Posts Apr 12, 2013 Heavenly... I'm working on micro right now. I'm doing a&p next. How is it?
Heavenly4505 106 Posts Apr 13, 2013 Hi mochasouter. The A & P is an overwhelming wealth of information. It can be a little difficult to know exactly how to approach the material. I use the study guide that Excelsior provides as a tool to guide my study. I am mostly just using Study Guide 101 and a few online practice quizzes (including the Excelsior practice test for A & P). I did not buy the textbook because I have actually had an A & P course at the community college. Unfortunately, it was older than 5 years so Excelsior won't accept it. Same with Micro. Oh well, just gotta get these 2 tests out of the way then I can enroll and start the online courses! Good luck to you!
mochasouter 191 Posts Apr 13, 2013 Oh ok...micro is a LOT of info too....I am following the content guide and sg101...thanks...same to you.
