Cal State San Marcos ABSN Fall 2018

BiscuitStripes, BSN, RN · Apr 10, 2018

How many of you guys are planning to work either part time or full time while in this program?

I'm planning on working as much as feasible to keep paying bills and minimize debt, but if I have to stop working for a period if time, I understand that's what it'll take.

Viisk8 · Apr 10, 2018

Hi everyone,

I just received my evaluation today. I submitted my application early March :-)

inkabruce · Apr 11, 2018

also received my evaluation today :)

BiscuitStripes, BSN, RN · Apr 11, 2018

Does anyone know how the financial aid works for this program? It's been a while since I went to the information meeting. I know as a second bachelors degree, we can used Direct Stafford Unsubsidized Loans; however, that only gives a maximum of $12,500 a year. Over the two year program, that's $25,000; however, this program will easily cost in excess of $50,000. Are we left to pay the rest with personal funds or private loans? Or is there something I'm missing here?

inkabruce · Apr 11, 2018

@SurfCA40 I am not sure, but that is a great question. I am going to the info session april 20th and will ask then. but this is generally the case for most of these programs as they are second bachelor's so there has to be resources available.

lwhj · Apr 12, 2018

hi all,

did you receive an email with your evaluation? or did you check online. I turned in my app in feb and have still not received anything

BiscuitStripes, BSN, RN · Apr 12, 2018

hi all,
did you receive an email with your evaluation? or did you check online. I turned in my app in feb and have still not received anything

It is sent via email.

inkabruce · Apr 12, 2018

I turned in my app around that time as well and just got mine yesterday. Hopefully you get yours soon!

Mj2416 · Apr 12, 2018

Hi everyone,

i applied for the fall 2018 program. I sent an updated teas score last month and received an updated evaluation within the same hour I sent the email. We should be hearing back within the next two weeks. Good luck to everyone!!

Viisk8 · Apr 13, 2018

How many points did you guys get that already received their evaluation?

I have 33 points which is barely above the average for the last cohort. Hopefully it's enough to get in this time around í ½í¸•

inkabruce · Apr 14, 2018

I just received my evaluation a few days ago, I have 36 points, and I asked when we should hear back. They responded to me saying they "hope to have admissions decisions out by the end of April." So hopefully we all find out by then!

BiscuitStripes, BSN, RN · Apr 14, 2018

I have 35 points and was told this was competitive. The last Fall and Summer cohorts were 28.56 and 29.24 averages respectively, and Spring which is always the most competitive was 32.83, which means there were students higher and lower, so I'm feeling pretty confident with my score. Hopefully it works out. Good luck to everyone.