**Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2011**

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So, who applied?

Thanks for the update. I'm getting nervous....plus I need to give my notice at my job, and I can't do that until I know for sure I'm going to be able to get the loans! WHich I think I can do, but it makes me nervous none-the-less.

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I get the feeling that SM doesn't rush things... I am still without any notice of whether or not I can change my priority campus or where I am at on the wait list.... I guess this will be one of those moments that comes down to the wire.... if anyone who is also waiting patiently on the wait list has any news or knows anything about the San Mateo campus ( whether or not the cohort has been filled or if there is a waitlist) please let me know. I would really appreciate some comforting news... either way good or bad the wait is excruciating!! Thank you!!!

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I am kind of in the same boat. I was accepted to sf but I am on the waitlist for Oakland. April start is rapidly approaching and I don't know what to do or where I am on the waitlist.

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Regarding Financial Aid - I logged into My SMU and it looks like they've been compiling the information to get us set up for the process. I couldn't decipher the info however. Consequently I do suspect we shall receive our award letters very soon, which will explain the process and be able to complete the Financial AID process.

How exciting!!! I really want this part to be over with so I can feel confident I's going to nursin skool! ALso I talked to the SF Cohort contact re: books, and she said we'd be getting info the texts for the 1st module soon, so we can start shopping.

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Blue22: Do you know where you are on the wait list for Oakland??? I was told about a week ago that I was like 12 ( I'm hoping this has gotten better) but I had also heard that the San Mateo Cohort may or may not be full. At this point ( if you cannot already hear the desperation in my writing) I would take any of the three cohorts!!!!

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I am having trouble getting that question answered. I feel like when we need info it is difficult to get but when they need something from us they want it done yesterday.

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yea... I just got an automated email that --- will be out of the office till the 22nd.... so I don't anticipate hearing any new news until then... the wait continues! Goodluck with Oakland though Blue22!

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JI just applied for my private loan, I"m just curious how other folks are faring with that process?

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hii everyone! i just got my financial aid packet today - hope you all received yours too i'm excited! :D Just for the record - here's a list of the breakdown that was given in the packet to clear up everyone's concern!

Tuition $58,172

Books & Supplies $2,055

Personal $4,200

Transportation $9,000

Loan Fees $563

Health $4,800

Uniforms $500

Other $50

Utilities $3,000

PEXM $500

Graduate Fees $130

SBA $50

Living Expenses $19,200

Fees $1,345

Budget Total: $103,565

so that's where the 100k comes from. therefore, those with housing and transportation taken care of, that slices off about $30k. I'm eligible for a little less than 20k for the federal loans, which means i'll have to find the rest in private student loans. well okay then, good luck!

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Does anyone know....can you take out MORE than 1 Private loan? For example, everyone seems set on the Wells Fargo MedCap Alternative Loan, but I'm also hearing that Wells Fargo is pretty strict when it comes to your credit report, and many people seem to require cosigners....some of us don't have easy access to a cosigner (being a cosigner not only means you're taking responsiblity for the loan payments, but it's also going to ding the cosigner's credit score as well).

I would think one could take out as many private loans as needed, but does anyone know for sure? (for example, let's say Wells Fargo approves you for $30,000 and Sallie Mae for $40,000).

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yeah you'll be able to pull out loans from different places as long as the total number falls below the "budget total" there's no problem

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Thanks Bubbles -that makes me feel better at this point - I knew the Fin Aid part would be stressful, but I'm maxing out on the stress!

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