Samuel Merritt ELMSN-FNP 2010 - Sacramento Applicants

stripec30 · Nov 6, 2009

I haven't been able to find anything in the way of aid for school. I did the FAFSA, but my EFC is really high, I don't know how they calculated that! But anyways, if anyone does see a good opportunity, please let us know.

Try giving the financial aid office a call--they have a listing of a bunch of 'private' lenders. Most people take out private loans and the lenders will generally pre-approve SMU students.

2bgr8nurse · Nov 12, 2009

I haven't been able to find anything in the way of aid for school. I did the FAFSA, but my EFC is really high, I don't know how they calculated that! But anyways, if anyone does see a good opportunity, please let us know.

Hey Eternally- what is a high EFC? Mine was 20k, how does this affect how much we can get in financial aid?

Thanks

nursingimomma · Nov 12, 2009

Hi 2bgr8nurse,

You EFC is a number that is figured when you fill out the FAFSA, It basically means that it is assumed you/your family should be able to contribute 20k (in your case) and that you may find the rest in the form of loans ( which is most likely), scholarships, grants etc. My understanding is the higher you EFC the less you get help for.

chowchua · Nov 13, 2009

Oh FAFSA, How complicated you are....

renee9G · Nov 18, 2009

Hey Renee- I saw your post on the ABSN thread that you got accepted into that program. Are you more interested in the FNP path than the ABSN, which route would you rather go? That must be such a relief to know that no matter what you are starting in January.

2bgr8nurse,

Thats not a decision I have had to make at this point. Last I talked to Liza there has not been any movement on the waitlist since you last checked. There could always be the possibility that people dont show up to orientation, however I believe that is a small chance. Regardless, I look forward to meeting people this Thursday!

2bgr8nurse · Nov 18, 2009

Hey Renee- Will you fill us in on how the orientation goes and what they say for those of us not going on Thursday? Is the orientation mandatory? When you spoke with Liza did she confirm that your spot had moved to #2? Thanks!

renee9G · Nov 18, 2009

Orientation is mandatory, therefore if people who put in deposits do not show that moves people up on the waitlist.

EternallyOptimistic · Nov 19, 2009

Not that this helps our tensions, but Liza said that one year they had someone not show on the first day of class

2bgr8nurse · Nov 19, 2009

What happens if they don't show on the first day? Do they really add someone that late in the game? I feel like time is really running out for us waiters.

nursingimomma · Nov 19, 2009

Hi 2bgr8nurse,

the orientation is mandatory and I would definitely suggest you go if you can since its an all day meeting and will be very informative.

2bgr8nurse · Nov 19, 2009

I'm only on the waitlist. I wasn't told to go to this meeting. Were other people on the waitlist told to go???

2bgr8nurse · Nov 21, 2009

renee and nursingmomma how did the orientation go? Where there any no shows after all? What was it all about?

Thanks!