The HRSA nursing scholarship is available now. I just submitted my application although I'm probably a long shot.
How to Apply for a Scholarship
If you're interested in pursuing a career in healthcare, you may be eligible for a scholarship through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The HRSA Scholarship Program is designed to support students in various healthcare disciplines who are committed to serving underserved communities and helping to address the shortage of healthcare professionals in those areas.
HRSA offer scholarships to help pay for health professions' education.
All Scholarship awardees will provide a one-year service commitment for each year of scholarship support received.
The application cycle typically opens in late Winter or early Spring and closes in late Spring or early Summer, so be sure to check the website regularly for updates.
Scholarship requirements:
To be eligible for the HRSA Scholarship, you must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited program that leads to a degree in one of the following disciplines:
Nursing (including RN, ADN, BSN, and graduate-level nursing programs)
Nurse Practitioner
Certified Nurse-Midwife
You must also be a U.S. citizen, a national, or permanent resident.
Have no federal judgment liens and service commitment.
If you meet the eligibility criteria, you can apply for scholarship through the HRSA's online application system.
Scholarship award covers:
Tuition and Eligible Fees
A monthly stipend for living expenses
An annual other reasonable costs payment
If you have any questions about the program or the application process, the HRSA offers resources and support to help guide you through the process. Don't miss out on the opportunity to receive financial assistance while pursuing your dream of a career in healthcare and serving those in need.
you can sign up for the credit monitoring, and be sure to cancel w/i 30 days. (30 day free-trial) thats what im about to do through my bank.
alot of times its almost impossible to cancel that stuff. try to cancel and find out a month later that they are billing you. maybe since it's through your bank you wont have that problem.
on another note, in response to "being the smart one", i sense a smartass in our midst.
Seems like they are doing things a little different this year. Last year it was credit checks to begin with before any emails were sent out. This is going to be a FOREVER wait.
I just got a call from vjohn himself. He wanted to know who he could contact at my school. He said that he was trying to get a hold of someone for the requested info of tuition and fees. No surprise here, he could not get a hold of anyone, or get a phone call returned. He asked me if I would just fill out the form using my bill for the fall and email it to him. I just wish my school would be a little more reliable, it is frustrating. At least I know that I am still in the running...Good luck everyone!
i just got a call from vjohn himself. he wanted to know who he could contact at my school. he said that he was trying to get a hold of someone for the requested info of tuition and fees. no surprise here, he could not get a hold of anyone, or get a phone call returned. he asked me if i would just fill out the form using my bill for the fall and email it to him. i just wish my school would be a little more reliable, it is frustrating. at least i know that i am still in the running...good luck everyone!
i emailed vj yesterday because my school just sent the forms, and i asked would i be penalized and he said,
hi slim lady,
the dcw form is not related to an applicant being awarded a scholarship. we are still accepting dcw’s.
I just got a call from vjohn himself. He wanted to know who he could contact at my school. He said that he was trying to get a hold of someone for the requested info of tuition and fees. No surprise here, he could not get a hold of anyone, or get a phone call returned. He asked me if I would just fill out the form using my bill for the fall and email it to him. I just wish my school would be a little more reliable, it is frustrating. At least I know that I am still in the running...Good luck everyone!
oooo it sounds like you are being taken into SERIOUS consideration for him to call you up!!!! How exciting!
Also, they want to make sure you are NOT delinquent on Federal payment obligations (to include, FHA loans, child support, Federal income taxes, etc). Basicaly anything to do with defaulting on the Federal government. It doesn't have anything to do with if you pay your Visa cards, medical collections.
3. NSP applicants who have a history of not honoring prior legal obligations, as evidenced by one or more of the following factors, may not be selected:
a. Default on a prior service obligation to the Federal government, a State or local government, or other entity, even if the applicant subsequently satisfied that obligation through service, monetary payment or other means;
b. Default on any Federal payment obligations (e.g., Health Education Assistance Loans, FHA Loans, Federal income tax liabilities, federally guaranteed/insured loans such as student or home mortgage loans, etc.) or non-Federal payment obligations (e.g., court-ordered child support payments); or
c. Write off of any Federal or non-Federal debt as uncollectible.
So I filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy 6 years ago after my husband was killed bc who thinks to by life insurance at age 22. No pity here just curious if that automatically disqualifies me under part c????
So I filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy 6 years ago after my husband was killed bc who thinks to by life insurance at age 22. No pity here just curious if that automatically disqualifies me under part c????
Bankruptcy "discharge" is different than a creditor who reports a debt as uncollectible...uncollectible is the creditor has repeatedly tried to get the debtor to pay and after 12-24 months they will write the debt off. Did you have a mortgage loan foreclosure?? They could have an issue with that...because those loans are usually backed by Freddie Mac/Fannie Mae (government entities).
I think more importantly is how has your credit been since the BK? If you have paid your other bills on time and started to re-establish yourself I think you will be pleasantly suprised with your credit report...(I worked as a mortgage lender for many years before nursing school, so this information is from my experience)
Ya, I know that I have a cc that has been written off. I was under the impression that it was only federal stuff, student loans, and the like that counted against us. I thought I had read through everything there possibly was to read... oops.
Joe N635DC
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alot of times its almost impossible to cancel that stuff. try to cancel and find out a month later that they are billing you. maybe since it's through your bank you wont have that problem.
on another note, in response to "being the smart one", i sense a smartass in our midst.