Why is it that prereqs are so minimal for some programs?

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Hi folks, new guy on the boards (felt it necessary to specify my sex)

I just graduated with a BA in Philosophy this past May and have decided to pursue a nursing education, and i'm in a bit of a hurry to get the ball rolling for the January semester as I know I will need to spend at least one semester (or possible more than one) on prerequisite courses before entering into any program.

My question pertains to prereq requirements for the various Associate's degree programs: why is that for some I would only need 1 chem OR bio OR phys and anatomy, whereas for others I need 10 (over two semesters worth) of courses? The programs with minimal requirements, such as the one linked below, are attractive to me; I would really like to begin my practical nursing experience in two and a half years rather than in four. But I am interested in learning about the quality of the program, given that the prerequisites are so minimal. The one in particular that i'm looking at is NLNAC accredited:

(http://www.baystate.edu/programs/on-campus/associates/nursing/)

How does it appear to you?

Really? Does that include the Pell Grant? So far i've borrowed 13k, so I should have no problem borrowing more then? I remember that i'm eligible for the maximum amount because of my/my family's circumstances. I was under the impression though, that once one graduates from a BA program, one can't borrow from gov't student loans anymore (only private)...I think I was told this when I tried to go back for one class over the summer.

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I guess the more important question at this point would be, is it too late to receive loan money for classes that start next week? I don't think the school would require that I pay the bill right away but would I even have enough time to take out the loans if i'm eligible for them?

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I guess the more important question at this point would be, is it too late to receive loan money for classes that start next week? I don't think the school would require that I pay the bill right away but would I even have enough time to take out the loans if i'm eligible for them?

Possibly, I would go to the school and speak with financial aid as soon as they open after the holiday. At my school, you technically "should" have financial aid filed by a certain deadline (for this semester it's Jan. 8). Your classes aren't locked in until it's paid, but every semester, students have 14 days after the start of the semester to get financial aid in order if working with a financial aid advisor on it. So definitely go up there and speak with them about it and see what they say.

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Right on- i'm there Wednesday. THanks again

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You're welcome, good luck and let us know how it goes!

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