So I have one more level of the LPN program (15 credit hours). I was planning to split my class load to maximize my chances of getting back into the RN program (I failed). So I just got the news that I have 71 credits and 72 is where I max out. If I post pone graduation until spring then I will have to appeal but if I do take it in the fall in one shot then I won't have to appeal. Here are my 2 biggest concerns:
1.) what can you do if you loose an appeal?
2.) is my credits life increased once I go for my ADN?
My school is private and I can't pay out of pocket. My GPA is 2.79 and I wanted to do part time study to not risk dragging my GPA any lower. Help me!!
How would they know if you paid out of pocket at a different school?
Because you turned in those transcripts when you enrolled at the current school.
If you don't disclose those credits to your current school, then they will likely calculate financial aid without it. BUT you risk several bad things happening in the future. The federal government might demand immediate payment in full of all grants and loans you received while ineligible. They can and do audit schools all the time for this information even if it's years later. The school could also revoke any degree you receive from them (risking a resulting um... nursing license) since they will ask you for all transcripts from other schools when you start there.
The way it works is you can't attempt more than 150% of your hours or you'll be suspended. So, for a 70 hour program (70 credits, credit hours same thing) you will have reached max at 105 credits.
If they deny the appeal the worst that happens is you pay out of pocket. Generally, they don't deny it if you have a good reason for having attempted and not passed so many credit hours.
You need to finish the degree you're working towards in order for the "clock" to start over.
"Attempt 150% of my credit hours" I'm not sure what that means. I'm at 71 credits and I max out at 72 which means I have 1 more semester to just barely make it out. I'm not sure where that puts me in that statement of "150% attempt limit".
Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.
"Attempt 150% of my credit hours" I'm not sure what that means. I'm at 71 credits and I max out at 72 which means I have 1 more semester to just barely make it out. I'm not sure where that puts me in that statement of "150% attempt limit".
How many credits do you need? If your diploma requires 50 credits. You max out at 75. If your program requires 100 credits you max out at 150.
Idk. All I know is that my last semester of the LPN program is 15 credits. So I should have an extended life for the ADN program in terms of credit hours.
But if you have credits from a prior degree that don't apply to the program you are currently in, you can likely appeal & receive the aid. I had a prior associate degree from yrs before my nursing program & was able to appeal each time to receive my full financial aid.
Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.
If it's a one year program the 100% is likely 45 credits max 72. ASN programs are 60 with max out at 90. Your maximum doesn't start from zero it just goes higher. 72 to 90 for ASN to max 192 BSN (most BSN are 128 credits)
I think that there must be a rule against creating any simple and easily understood rules in any type of government program. Maybe if everyone actually understood the rules, it would eliminate all of the 'explainer' jobs, and have a dire effect on the economy?
Federal/ governmental funding for education is intended to provide the same access to all qualified participants. Currently, these programs are capped with upper limits that encourage (force?) students to move forward towards completion rather than indulge in 'degree surfing' as a perpetual student. You can still do this if you want, but it's not going to be on public (tax) funds.
I know that each individual has a unique set of obstacles that can get in the way of completion... but even the most tragic tales of woe will not have any effect because the rules aren't going to change.
NICUmiiki, DNP, NP
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Because you turned in those transcripts when you enrolled at the current school.
If you don't disclose those credits to your current school, then they will likely calculate financial aid without it. BUT you risk several bad things happening in the future. The federal government might demand immediate payment in full of all grants and loans you received while ineligible. They can and do audit schools all the time for this information even if it's years later. The school could also revoke any degree you receive from them (risking a resulting um... nursing license) since they will ask you for all transcripts from other schools when you start there.