Usfca university of San Francisco BSN SPRING 2017

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Hey everyone!

has anyone else applied for spring 2017 bsn program at USF? I know we'll be getting admission decisions soon!

Did anyone get offered the Perkins or nursing loan? Anyone planning to do the USF payment plan? Tuition is due after you register which is this coming Monday and I'm panicking :roflmao:

Hello? Where is everyone?! Lol

inak still waiting for my financial aid package:( which they said it might take 2-3 weeks. Where did you get that info? I was looking for the payment deadline

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inak still waiting for my financial aid package:( which they said it might take 2-3 weeks. Where did you get that info? I was looking for the payment deadline

In the myusf and next steps for transfers registration and payment details. It just says that payment is due in full once you register for classes. I don't remember seeing an exact deadline date.

when did you last speak to the financial aid office??

I've had to call multiple times because I sent in my missing info a week or so before break and they didn't receive it by the time the school opened back up so I had to call and resend it to a person up the ladder and got that taken care of then I still had to call in regard to my cal grant but luckily that was easily resolved after one phone call. I still need to call because for some reason I wasn't offered Perkins or the nursing loan which I would prefer to use rather than the fed unsubsidized. Loooooong process!

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In the myusf and next steps for transfers registration and payment details. It just says that payment is due in full once you register for classes. I don't remember seeing an exact deadline date.

when did you last speak to the financial aid office??

I've had to call multiple times because I sent in my missing info a week or so before break and they didn't receive it by the time the school opened back up so I had to call and resend it to a person up the ladder and got that taken care of then I still had to call in regard to my cal grant but luckily that was easily resolved after one phone call. I still need to call because for some reason I wasn't offered Perkins or the nursing loan which I would prefer to use rather than the fed unsubsidized. Loooooong process!

Oh oh same here. I gave to to the financial aid the missing document days before break(Christmas) and I barely received an email that says they JUST received my document and that it will take 2-3 weeks to process and another few weeks to compelet.

Btw whats Perkins ? Did u know your financial aid award already ?

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Oh oh same here. I gave to to the financial aid the missing document days before break(Christmas) and I barely received an email that says they JUST received my document and that it will take 2-3 weeks to process and another few weeks to compelet.

Btw whats Perkins ? Did u know your financial aid award already ?

perkins is a need based loan where interest does not accrue while ur in school and payment is deferred until 6 mo after graduation. You want this loan and fed subsidized loans the most because they're essentially cheaper and more flexible in terms of repayment. Yes I received my updated financial aid package yesterday.

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I received my financial aid award offer on 1/3/17. There is a form you can fill out to receive the entire amount instead of just the Spring Semester amount, since we are transfer students and starting in the Spring this form may be helpful. I'll be stopping by the financial aid office today and am happy to scan it and email it.

I received enough through scholarships, grant, federal subsidized and unsubsidized loans to pay for my tuition but had to take out a private loan through Wells Fargo for living expenses. I researched Sallie Mae vs Wells Fargo. Wells Fargo has better interest rates and better customer service.

Here are some things to keep in mind when considering taking out a private loan:

Generally speaking I think the fixed rate is a better move. Rates should go up over the next 3 years. But, the adjustable (variable) may still be better, though my hunch is that it is not likely...given the current political climate.

When do you start getting charges interest?

What is the start rate on the adjustable (variable) and what is the fixed rate?

How often does the adjustable (variable) change?

When it does change what is the index and the margin? Are there caps?

Explanation : The index is the economic indicator that determines how the rate will vary(eg Libor, Prime)

The margin is a fixed amount above the index that will determine the actual rate

Index + Margin = new rate

Many loans have caps - the rate can only go so high at each change and over lifetime of the loan.

If you need any additional info, feel free to PM me. I know this is stressful time for everyone but it will work out and we are all here to help each other out.

Solidarity and peace to all and congrats on getting in.

:up:

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I received my financial aid award offer on 1/3/17. There is a form you can fill out to receive the entire amount instead of just the Spring Semester amount, since we are transfer students and starting in the Spring this form may be helpful. I'll be stopping by the financial aid office today and am happy to scan it and email it.

I received enough through scholarships, grant, federal subsidized and unsubsidized loans to pay for my tuition but had to take out a private loan through Wells Fargo for living expenses. I researched Sallie Mae vs Wells Fargo. Wells Fargo has better interest rates and better customer service.

Here are some things to keep in mind when considering taking out a private loan:

Generally speaking I think the fixed rate is a better move. Rates should go up over the next 3 years. But, the adjustable (variable) may still be better, though my hunch is that it is not likely...given the current political climate.

When do you start getting charges interest?

What is the start rate on the adjustable (variable) and what is the fixed rate?

How often does the adjustable (variable) change?

When it does change what is the index and the margin? Are there caps?

Explanation : The index is the economic indicator that determines how the rate will vary(eg Libor, Prime)

The margin is a fixed amount above the index that will determine the actual rate

Index + Margin = new rate

Many loans have caps - the rate can only go so high at each change and over lifetime of the loan.

If you need any additional info, feel free to PM me. I know this is stressful time for everyone but it will work out and we are all here to help each other out.

Solidarity and peace to all and congrats on getting in.

:up:

Your award covered all $22,247???????? my efc is 000 and I'll still be having to pay around 2k in cash :barf02:.

its great that you've familiarized yourself with the private loans. Its a lot of info ( I was looking into it last night) to digest but it is so important to read the terms and conditions of the loan. Congrats as well and see u soon!

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perkins is a need based loan where interest does not accrue while ur in school and payment is deferred until 6 mo after graduation. You want this loan and fed subsidized loans the most because they're essentially cheaper and more flexible in terms of repayment. Yes I received my updated financial aid package yesterday.

I fill ouf the forms to get all my eligible loan/grant for spring2017 before the holidays. I am so worried that my financial aid package won't come soon. I don't know what to do with out that. Do you know by any chance who isn't should talk to about the payment deadline? If I register for classes on Monday , do I have to pay right away? Or do you think I have time to wait and see how much fasfa will cover my tuition first before applying for private loan ? And can I apply for the Perkins with out seeing my financial aid award ?

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I received my financial aid award offer on 1/3/17. There is a form you can fill out to receive the entire amount instead of just the Spring Semester amount, since we are transfer students and starting in the Spring this form may be helpful. I'll be stopping by the financial aid office today and am happy to scan it and email it.

I received enough through scholarships, grant, federal subsidized and unsubsidized loans to pay for my tuition but had to take out a private loan through Wells Fargo for living expenses. I researched Sallie Mae vs Wells Fargo. Wells Fargo has better interest rates and better customer service.

Here are some things to keep in mind when considering taking out a private loan:

Generally speaking I think the fixed rate is a better move. Rates should go up over the next 3 years. But, the adjustable (variable) may still be better, though my hunch is that it is not likely...given the current political climate.

When do you start getting charges interest?

What is the start rate on the adjustable (variable) and what is the fixed rate?

How often does the adjustable (variable) change?

When it does change what is the index and the margin? Are there caps?

Explanation : The index is the economic indicator that determines how the rate will vary(eg Libor, Prime)

The margin is a fixed amount above the index that will determine the actual rate

Index + Margin = new rate

Many loans have caps - the rate can only go so high at each change and over lifetime of the loan.

If you need any additional info, feel free to PM me. I know this is stressful time for everyone but it will work out and we are all here to help each other out.

Solidarity and peace to all and congrats on getting in.

:up:

thank you for the detaile information. This helps a lot.

Do you know anything about the payment datelines? For those who hasn't received their financial aid award yet, do they have to pay the full Amount by the time class starts or by the time of registration? If you have any information who I should talk to about this Please let me know

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I fill ouf the forms to get all my eligible loan/grant for spring2017 before the holidays. I am so worried that my financial aid package won't come soon. I don't know what to do with out that. Do you know by any chance who isn't should talk to about the payment deadline? If I register for classes on Monday , do I have to pay right away? Or do you think I have time to wait and see how much fasfa will cover my tuition first before applying for private loan ? And can I apply for the Perkins with out seeing my financial aid award ?
call the one stop/financial aid office
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call the one stop/financial aid office

Thank you!!

I just called them and they said i will have to make full payment or arrange payment plan with in 2 weeks of registration. At least that will give me some time to figure out about my Fafsa award.

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Thank you!!

I just called them and they said i will have to make full payment or arrange payment plan with in 2 weeks of registration. At least that will give me some time to figure out about my Fafsa award.

Thats great news! Whew!

Im still confused about registering for the courses in "blocks" though. @futurenorcalnurse we need ur expertise! how do we know which courses are in which blocks? There are only 3 blocks is this correct? I've emailed he nursing dept and they just said to refer back to webtrack :bored:

Has as anyone gotten any email or info regarding clinical placements?

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Thats great news! Whew!

Im still confused about registering for the courses in "blocks" though. @futurenorcalnurse we need ur expertise! how do we know which courses are in which blocks? There are only 3 blocks is this correct? I've emailed he nursing dept and they just said to refer back to webtrack :bored:

Has as anyone gotten any email or info regarding clinical placements?

I know. Hopefully it's a valid information lol

i am still confused on what classes to register??!

Did you do the webtrack already ? And did you upload your health/test information to castle branch already ?

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