Hello. I recently attended the UCSF MEPN information session and I am really excited about the program. I am still finishing my pre-reqs and I want to be as ready as possible. Anyone else out there looking to apply for 2019?
Also,I would love any advice on rounding out my application for PMHNP.
Stats:
Undergrad theater major 3.3, Science and Pre-reqs (prob) 3.7
GRE Verb 48th %tile Quant 30th %tile Analytical 18th %tile
Work Exp: 10 useless years in the film business and then 3 years Admin at private practice and hospital
Ok I just got some news from a current MEPN student who asked SJ for me, he says letters will be sent out NEXT week... so we can all stop checking every 5 min for now. Ugh!!!
Thank you for the information. Ugh- it's so hard to wait, but it's good to know. Especially because we have no control.
Everyone enjoy your Valentine's Day and weekend! Fingers are still crossed for us all.
Re: Paying for school-- here's my research and info form the meeting but don't take it as fact because managing money is beyond my scope of practice.?
In terms of scholarships and loans, there are two types of programs for those of us who have a bachelor's in something besides nursing. MEPN is the good kind-- "degree-seeking". "Non-degree seeking" programs have very few financing options. So, a good place to start.
At the financial aid meeting, we were given a paper with some info and had a conversation that was a light overview of what financing is available. Generally speaking, the meeting covered the same info that you would find by creeping around allnurses. Estimated tuition for the MEPN year which, is not subsidized by the state of CA in the same way the 2nd year and 3rd year are, is $57,544. The 2nd and 3rd year are $29,585 each for CA residents. Annual est of living expenses: cost of living-$34,800, books/supplies-$1,120, commute-$1,044, loan fees-$216, kit costs-$100.
There are two points of contact for financial aid. SON student funding officer- [email protected] (this is who lead the meeting) and, the UCSF Student Financial Aid Office. See MEPN FAQ on their website.
In February there is a SON student funding scholarship application. The first year we don't qualify for much. There is a MEPN scholarship that I think everyone gets and it is somewhere between $1,000 and $10,000. Most of your financial aid for the MEPN year will be from outside scholarships that you find and apply to and/or federal direct loans (max $20,500/yr) and grad plus loans(credit check) unless you're a baller, in which case let me send you my venmo info.
The paper from the meeting listed these scholarship ideas: search fastweb, search AACN, search pivot cos, HRSA nurse corps scholarship, UCSF student success, UCSF housing food and transport, UCSF cost of living supplement.
If your EFC is low, HRSA and Nurse Corps are pretty attractive. They are very competitive, about 10% acceptance rate nationwide.
She also pointed out that most students work part-time during 2nd and 3rd year.
So, other than student loans and the MEPN scholarship you should bust a move on your own for scholarships.
Re: Paying for school-- here's my research and info form the meeting but don't take it as fact because managing money is beyond my scope of practice.?
In terms of scholarships and loans, there are two types of programs for those of us who have a bachelor's in something besides nursing. MEPN is the good kind-- "degree-seeking". "Non-degree seeking" programs have very few financing options. So, a good place to start.
At the financial aid meeting, we were given a paper with some info and had a conversation that was a light overview of what financing is available. Generally speaking, the meeting covered the same info that you would find by creeping around allnurses. Estimated tuition for the MEPN year which, is not subsidized by the state of CA in the same way the 2nd year and 3rd year are, is $57,544. The 2nd and 3rd year are $29,585 each for CA residents. Annual est of living expenses: cost of living-$34,800, books/supplies-$1,120, commute-$1,044, loan fees-$216, kit costs-$100.
There are two points of contact for financial aid. SON student funding officer- [email protected] (this is who lead the meeting) and, the UCSF Student Financial Aid Office. See MEPN FAQ on their website.
In February there is a SON student funding scholarship application. The first year we don't qualify for much. There is a MEPN scholarship that I think everyone gets and it is somewhere between $1,000 and $10,000. Most of your financial aid for the MEPN year will be from outside scholarships that you find and apply to and/or federal direct loans (max $20,500/yr) and grad plus loans(credit check) unless you're a baller, in which case let me send you my venmo info.
The paper from the meeting listed these scholarship ideas: search fastweb, search AACN, search pivot cos, HRSA nurse corps scholarship, UCSF student success, UCSF housing food and transport, UCSF cost of living supplement.
If your EFC is low, HRSA and Nurse Corps are pretty attractive. They are very competitive, about 10% acceptance rate nationwide.
She also pointed out that most students work part-time during 2nd and 3rd year.
So, other than student loans and the MEPN scholarship you should bust a move on your own for scholarships.
EXTREMELY HELPFUL! Thank you for this wall of information!
One thing I did hear from the current MEPN students and from my boss (MD) is that there are definitely some forgiveness type of programs where you can work in an FQHC/medically underserved area after graduation to pay off the loans you take out. I am pretty positive this is one route I will be taking as I have been working with medically underserved clinics and would love to continue doing so.
Ok I just got some news from a current MEPN student who asked SJ for me, he says letters will be sent out NEXT week... so we can all stop checking every 5 min for now. Ugh!!!
Thank you so much! Still doesn't help that I'm anxious!
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Thank you for the information. Ugh- it's so hard to wait, but it's good to know. Especially because we have no control.
Everyone enjoy your Valentine's Day and weekend! Fingers are still crossed for us all.