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1. Anyone used WIA along with Financial Aid?

   LBS2008 replied to LBS2008's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   Maria Joy, The financial advisor at my school is the person who told me about WIA. I would suggest calling the school you plan to attend and talk to whoever handles the financial aid applications....

2. I'm looking for advice from LPN students about half way through the program....

   LBS2008 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

   Sorry, this is a little long..... and anyone else who would like to chime in. I start my LPN program in October. It is 3 nights a week and every Saturday. For background: I have five children. My...

3. TN Technology Centers

   LBS2008 replied to ladynurse1's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   Same experience here in West TN for the fall class. There were appx 115 people for the 20-25 slots. I took the NET in May, the mandatory meeting was in June, applications and paperwork were due in...

4. Anyone used WIA along with Financial Aid?

   LBS2008 replied to LBS2008's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   Hi, Here in TN, you go through the TN Career Center. It's the job service, work force, etc. place. You register just like you are registering for work. You do this after you have been accepted to...

5. Anyone here use WIA to help cover tuition?

   LBS2008 replied to LBS2008's topic in Tennessee Nursing

   Thanks, Heather! I registered on Friday. I have to call for the test date Monday. I'm a little bummed now because the test next week is on Tuesday and my son has a dr appt. That will set me back...

6. Anyone here use WIA to help cover tuition?

   LBS2008 replied to LBS2008's topic in Tennessee Nursing

   Thanks. It helps now that I hear a little more about what WIA actually is. The person I spoke with didn't really have time to answer my questions. She just told me to see her after I test and...

7. Anyone used WIA along with Financial Aid?

   LBS2008 replied to LBS2008's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   Thanks so much for posting. I think I was just overwhelmed by the intensity and the person I spoke with offered no explanation of the program at all. Just, "Go take the test and come fill out an...

8. Anyone here use WIA to help cover tuition?

   LBS2008 replied to LBS2008's topic in Tennessee Nursing

   Heather, Thanks! I know very little about it. The FA coordinator at school told me to call WIA. I called and the person told me they were still working up the current class (one starts in Sept, one...

9. Anyone here use WIA to help cover tuition?

   LBS2008 replied to LBS2008's topic in Tennessee Nursing

   Thanks so much! It sounds like a great program, but it came across as the opposite of quick and painless. Did you have to test and all of that? They told me to prepare for a 3-4 hour test on math,...

10. Anyone 40 Or Older Starting A Lvn Program??

    LBS2008 replied to shalamar's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Yes, you are right, in more ways than one! And my financial aid total came out nearly exact, but with a big shortfall on the front end and a windfall on the third term. I know it will even out, but I...

11. Anyone 40 Or Older Starting A Lvn Program??

    LBS2008 replied to shalamar's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Count me in! I recently received my acceptance letter to start the program in October. I just celebrated my 43rd birthday. I'm a little short on Financial Aid (on the front end), but other than...

12. Anyone used WIA along with Financial Aid?

    LBS2008 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm set to begin LPN school this fall and did receive a decent amount of financial aid. I have a shortage that may be covered by WIA. Just curious to hear from anyone experienced with this program....

13. Anyone here use WIA to help cover tuition?

    LBS2008 posted a topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I'm set to begin LPN school this fall and did receive some financial aid. I have a shortage that may be covered by WIA. Just curious to hear from anyone experienced with this program. It is quite...

14. Nursing School Acceptance Letters for this FALL

    LBS2008 replied to GGT1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just wanted to say congratulations! I am waiting to hear about acceptance for this fall. Our letters will not go out until August. Here's to

15. I failed my TEAS

    LBS2008 replied to hopingipass's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, I didn't have to take the TEAS; I took the NET. The thing I found most helpful was a GED prep book. I got it at the public library and used it for the things I couldn't remember how to do. It...