I have been on the lookout for the 2020 thread but figured that I'll have to create one. I am sorry if there is one that I am not aware of.
I am a 2020 hopeful that is looking to make a career switch. I was at one of the information sessions where I gained further insights on the application process and the program. I took the GRE yesterday and was around the 50th percentile for both Q&V.
One of the changes to this years' requirements is that you don't need the GRE if you already have a masters degree or would complete one before the start of the 2020 session. I haven't taken the major prerequisites, but I will take and complete them in the summer of 2020.
I will start talking to my recommenders from next week, I have a tentative list that I composed with a view of having them tell different stories about my candidacy.
May I crave the indulgence of both current and past GEPNs and the benevolence of prospective class of 2020 to make this thread the best one yet. Your views and insights are welcome and appreciated!
So I'm a bit confused! Are we suppose to apply to the Graduate Plus loan separately? I thought it was automatically once you apply for Fafsa? I'm asking because they didn't include it on my financial aid package.
So I'm a bit confused! Are we suppose to apply to the Graduate Plus loan separately? I thought it was automatically once you apply for Fafsa? I'm asking because they didn't include it on my financial aid package.
Did you get a “Federal Direct Loan Unsubsidized” listed?
How did you receive your financial aid package? Is it on portal or email? I didn’t receive any email...
I got an email from Yale stating that there was a decision on my portal just like the acceptance one. When I signed into the portal, there was the acceptance letter and at the bottom was a link to the interview letter and the financial aid letter.
@AmyS4 Yea, the Federal Direct Loan Unsubsidized” was listed in package. But I feel like that's different from the Graduate Plus Loan? I might need to contact the financial aid office and confirm.
@AmyS4 Yea, the Federal Direct Loan Unsubsidized” was listed in package. But I feel like that's different from the Graduate Plus Loan? I might need to contact the financial aid office and confirm.
Are you a GEPN student? I’m a direct entry MSN student and I got the Federal Direct Loan Unsubsidized listed as well. I am maxed out on my undergrad financial aid with two bachelors and midwifery school so I’m only eligible for the graduate plus. I assumed that’s what this was but now I wonder if that’s the case..
I got an email from Yale stating that there was a decision on my portal just like the acceptance one. When I signed into the portal, there was the acceptance letter and at the bottom was a link to the interview letter and the financial aid letter.
A friend who is in year 3 of the program just told me that they should be following up with information on additional loan types shortly, as well as a form to apply for gradplus loans.
A friend who is in year 3 of the program just told me that they should be following up with information on additional loan types shortly, as well as a form to apply for gradplus loans.
Great, thank you! This makes me feel a lot better because I wasn’t sure if they were expecting us to have a magic wand and just have the rest of the money....lol
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@anon246, I'm sorry to hear that. You received a financial aid letter already?