University of St. Thomas (UST) Houston ABSN - Spring 2023

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Hi, I just got accepted for the Spring 2023 Cohort and was looking to find other students that were either applying or have been accepted.

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Just now, Nurse2BEnvi said:

How do you suggest paying for the program if you can’t get loans? And we’re you a transfer or you already had a bachelors degree?

I capped my loans with FAFSA because I graduated with a bachelors in a different field at UH. I took a private loan from college ave. Look them up! They’re well known and interest isn’t bad. You will need a co-signer with good credit though. They approved me for the full 60k.

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2 minutes ago, Lamksbe said:

I capped my loans with FAFSA because I graduated with a bachelors in a different field at UH. I took a private loan from college ave. Look them up! They’re well known and interest isn’t bad. You will need a co-signer with good credit though. They approved me for the full 60k.

I’ve heard of people doing that but I don’t have a co-signer so I don’t know what to do.

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Yes, I highly recommend looking into private loans. HHLoans is a good one too, you don’t need a co-signer if your credit score is above 650 and interest is relatively low. The ABSN is a second degree so you have to have a previous bachelors to even get into the program. The other option is a payment plan. They will let you make payments in increments throughout the semester if you need it. 

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Specializes in Nursing.
1 minute ago, Nurse2BEnvi said:

I’ve heard of people doing that but I don’t have a co-signer so I don’t know what to do.

If you don’t mind me asking did you cap your student loans with FAFSA? don’t forget you can have up yo 20k of your loans forgiven. The application period for that on the website already opened. Look into that. I would also suggest speaking with a financial advisor at st thom. They’ll recommend scholarships and other resources. They’re very sweet and always willing to help. I made a go-fund me account and that also gave me a good chunk. I wouldn’t give up on the co-signer thing tho ask around it doesn’t hurt. It can be ANYONE as long as their credit is okay. Exhaust all your options! I was in your boat at one point. Don’t give up. 

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4 minutes ago, Zoya K said:

Yes, I highly recommend looking into private loans. HHLoans is a good one too, you don’t need a co-signer if your credit score is above 650 and interest is relatively low. The ABSN is a second degree so you have to have a previous bachelors to even get into the program. The other option is a payment plan. They will let you make payments in increments throughout the semester if you need it. 

No that’s not true so please stop spreading false information the ABSN program is for people with a bachelors or with 60+ credits. Transfer ABSN is the one that doesn’t require bachelors. Some people don’t know though so it’s okay. But I’ll be starting Spring semester on the 3 course courses then the other 3 semesters will be the nursing. 

3 minutes ago, Lamksbe said:

If you don’t mind me asking did you cap your student loans with FAFSA? don’t forget you can have up yo 20k of your loans forgiven. The application period for that on the website already opened. Look into that. I would also suggest speaking with a financial advisor at st thom. They’ll recommend scholarships and other resources. They’re very sweet and always willing to help. I made a go-fund me account and that also gave me a good chunk. I wouldn’t give up on the co-signer thing tho ask around it doesn’t hurt. It can be ANYONE as long as their credit is okay. Exhaust all your options! I was in your boat at one point. Don’t give up. 

No I didn’t exhaust my loans it’s just that they only are giving 6800 and 7500 for loans and grants and that’s not enough I’m sure. So I need more loans.

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Please mind your tone. This is a new program and it just started in 2020, so things are constantly changing even in our own cohort. Maybe I just didn’t know but everyone in my cohort has a previous degree. You don’t need to be rude. 

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1 minute ago, Zoya K said:

Please mind your tone. This is a new program and it just started in 2020, so things are constantly changing even in our own cohort. Maybe I just didn’t know but everyone in my cohort has a previous degree. You don’t need to be rude. 

You should reread the message if you think I have a tone or was rude lmao by giving you the correct information. I literally said “some people don’t know tho so it’s okay” Have a good day though.

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I think I’m not gonna go to the program because I don’t know how I’m gonna pay but if anyone has any advice that would help but other than that I don’t think I’m gonna do the ABSN.

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On 10/28/2022 at 10:37 AM, Lamksbe said:

If you don’t mind me asking did you cap your student loans with FAFSA? don’t forget you can have up yo 20k of your loans forgiven. The application period for that on the website already opened. Look into that. I would also suggest speaking with a financial advisor at st thom. They’ll recommend scholarships and other resources. They’re very sweet and always willing to help. I made a go-fund me account and that also gave me a good chunk. I wouldn’t give up on the co-signer thing tho ask around it doesn’t hurt. It can be ANYONE as long as their credit is okay. Exhaust all your options! I was in your boat at one point. Don’t give up. 

Hi do you have  scholarships apply advise? I review a lot. They seems like doesn't match our program.

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does ST Thomas has the same policy like if you fail one class at ABSN, you will be kick out the program?

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Hi guys! 

Does anybody know what books do we need for the first semester? Im just trying to see the price ?

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Can someone tell me if the UST is super strict about the GPA for acceptance in their program? I have a bachelor's degree in non-nursing but my GPA is not so great

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