After binge reading the thread for 2015-2016, I decided it's time to start one for this year. I am a single mother opting to pursue a BSN after a post-quarter life crisis. Because I have multiple degrees, I have just about exhausted all of my financial aid options. I would like to hear from anyone applying for the scholarship. What's your story? What are your stats? Previous applicants and recipients I would like to hear your story too!
Starting at a private nursing school in May (with what little fin. aid I have left)
1 year AmeriCorps
1 year internship at group home for at-risk adolescents
5 years working with Dept. of Corrections (2.5 of which were counseling offenders)
My account still says "Under Review". I have accepted the fact that I will not be receiving the award and will need to drop my classes.... But there is still that nagging piece of me that says "I haven't recieved an official rejection yet so maybe there is hope".
Looking back through the NURSE Corps scholarship threads from previous years there isn't a single posting by anyone saying they had received the scholarship after September 20th. It seems between the 22-25th they sent out all of the rejection emails to all of us left in the "Under Review" status.
Congratulations to all of the recipients, you are endeavoring into a noble, challenging and rewarding profession. Make us proud!
Yes, CREDCO credit check on July 15 like everyone else.
And my EFC is 0, and in the guide is says they anticipated enough funding to reach everyone in the first tier, so I was a little surprised/disappointed to be in this position.
I'm so bummed that I didn't get a letter. I had the credit inquiry in July and an EFC of 0 with a 3.87 GPA. I'll reapply next year, but it still hurts a little! I do hope they send out turn downs soon so I can at least have a firm answer.
I'm so bummed that I didn't get a letter. I had the credit inquiry in July and an EFC of 0 with a 3.87 GPA. I'll reapply next year, but it still hurts a little! I do hope they send out turn downs soon so I can at least have a firm answer.
Hear Hear to that!! I just want a definitive answer already.
Just signed into the portal and received the participant account!!! Participant email was sent today!!!! To the other finalist, check your accounts! And congrats once again!!!! My contract was signed on 8/19.
I received my award email 7/26 and turned in my papers the next day. Contract was signed 8/29 and participant email 9/21. Good luck to everyone still waiting and congrats to everyone else !
I am still hopeful. My account says "under review" and until it says rejected I still have some hope. Praying for all who are still waiting that we get an answer soon!
if you didn't get it this year then def reapply next year. I didn't get it for the 1st year when I applied either but got it for the second year of my MSN.
To summarize for 2017 hopefuls that I know will binge read this thread!
I'm an ABSN student (first tier) with EFC of 0, 4.0 GPA. 13 years medical assisting experience, volunteer as an inmate escort for incarcerated women with mental health/substance abuse disorders, bringing them to 12 step meetings in the community.
Submitted application 4/18
application was due 5/5
CREDCO credit check on Experian report 7/15
Finalist email 7/26 which from what I understand was the first wave.
Submitted follow up docs on 7/27
HRSA rep consigned contract on 8/29
Participant email received 9/21
If I can offer one word of advice, just breath. This is a strenuous process and the stress level associated with it is immense. Congrats to the 2016 recipients. Thanks to all that supported each other in this process. Best of luck nurses!!!!
To summarize for 2017 hopefuls that I know will binge read this thread!
I'm an ABSN student (first tier) with EFC of 0, 4.0 GPA. 13 years medical assisting experience, volunteer as an inmate escort for incarcerated women with mental health/substance abuse disorders, bringing them to 12 step meetings in the community.
Submitted application 4/18
application was due 5/5
CREDCO credit check on Experian report 7/15
Finalist email 7/26 which from what I understand was the first wave.
Submitted follow up docs on 7/27
HRSA rep consigned contract on 8/29
Participant email received 9/21
If I can offer one word of advice, just breath. This is a strenuous process and the stress level associated with it is immense. Congrats to the 2016 recipients. Thanks to all that supported each other in this process. Best of luck nurses!!!!
P.S. Read the guidance pdf. A lot!
My stats: 1year teaching English. 3.76 gpa Absn program. No experience whatsoever.
Honestly from what I've gathered from other winners, they take the letters of Rec and YOUR ESSAYS as a huge portion of your scoring. Gpa and previous experience haven't seemed to matter much.
Praying for all who are still waiting that we get an answer soon!
FutureNurseEmilyP198
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Did you have a credit check?