NursingMomma16

Thanks for the reply :) I have a 3.97 BS in Chemistry and a 4.0 nursing pre-reqs, so I will look into some of the merit-based scholarships for sure. It is good to know I can go through an appeal process as well! I certainly don't want to incur huge penalties by withdrawing money from the IRA I have requested a meeting with the Linfield fin aid contact already. I have been conversing with some current OHSU AccBac students and they have stated that other than the commute to campus, the worst thing about OHSU is that their "financial aid dept sucks" and do little to even direct you to outside loan help Again - greatly appreciate your response :) thanks!

Funny...that thought crossed my mind when I posted it :) I did post another question wondering which program might be best for a single mom of 4 - but I'm not sure one actually exists! I have a feeling it might be a bit challenging :) lol Also - don't give up hope! I have been reading that a lot of students choose Linfield over OHSU because they are offered more financial assistance. Linfield is suppose to mail out the financial aid packets tomorrow so hopefully I will have mine by the end of the week. My fingers are crossed for you all!!

Hi guys! Super excited that I have been accepted to accelerated BSN programs at OHSU and Linfield as well as BSN programs at U of P and Walla Walla University this year!! I have narrowed it down to OHSU and Linfield and am wondering if you guys know any single parents that have successfully survived the AccBac programs at either school in hopes of figuring out which program might best fit with my family. I've been accepted to summer cohorts for both schools and need to put my deposit down for OHSU next week - so I am in "information gathering mode" as I am sure you understand!! So, I am a single mom and my kids are young - in kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 4th grades. I am currently looking for a live-in nanny-type that will trade free rent for reliability in getting my kids where they need to be each day when I need to leave early in the mornings or get home late. I'm pretty sure that is a given that I MUST have someone I can rely on all of the time? Also wondering if anyone knows of nursing scholarships/grants for single moms? Lastly - how hard is it to get a student loan from a bank? My FAFSA had a high EFC only because I have some money in a Traditional IRA that I received in the divorce. I have a good credit rating but I barely qualified for my home loan last year because my income to debt ratio was SOOOOO close to the limit (literally withing tenths of a percentage point). So I fear that I have gone through all of this applying, been accepted to 4 schools and won't be able to finance the program Any input? Or prayers...lol...or both :)

CONGRATS!!! I was accepted to Linfields ABSN too! I'm trying to decide between them and OHSU now. Any input? How are you deciding or how were you going to decide?

Hey guys!! CONGRATS to everyone starting summer and fall!! Anyone accepted into the Summer AccBac program??? (BTW - I received my letter yesterday in the mail.) Any input on helping me decide between Linfield and OHSU? I know we need to have our $200 in by April 8th to reserve for you guys on the waitlist - so I would assume they will start pulling off the WL shortly after. Although I know some people have been pulled off the list up until the first week before classes. Don't give up hope!!