[Older students?]

JB,

 

 

I filed a FASFA just in case for the fall and spring, last week I received the financial aid packet that stated they would provide me a federal loan for the full amount.  I was hoping of receiving a scholarship or grant of some kind but I haven't received any information on if I will receive an award.  

 

Another situation has arrived

 

It seems like there's always something.  The school I'am currently at is limiting students on the number of hours to take.  Like I said I'am currently unemployed, so I have a lot of free time and the one accelerated class I'm taking (1 class every 6 weeks) doesn't take anytime whatsoever.  I have to write an appeal saying why I should be allowed to take more than one class.  When I talked to the guy yesterday, he stated students are typically denied to take more than one accelerated class at a time. That's quite frustrating, as it stands I would be taking graduate courses if I chose, with undergraduate courses the fall.  Seems pretty straightforward there until I throw in the fact that I might get accepted to a management program at a fortune 500 which is dependent on me completing my degree by December. This company provides tuition reimbursement which is why I applied to the program, so I can limit my debt.  Lol sometimes I wish I had easy decisions, but there seems to be zingers at every corner.  Either way it seems I have to write the appeal, it just makes since but I might have to put off my graduate school courses until January

 

Just very frustrated right now, I'm afraid that if I say I want to push back on attending graduate school I might have to re-apply.  

 

 

[Older students?]

Howdy,

 

I figured I would chime in since I'am somewhat older lol.. I'am 36 with 2 associates a Bachelors Degree in Pre-Law which will be finished very soon and I just got accepted to Creighton University Graduate School.  I have 15 years total government service at various levels, e.g 2 branches of military, federal government civilian and government contractor.  I wanted to pursue a master's degree because I have hit a plateau and I am looking for something that will provide me a little bump. Recently, I was working full-time as a space analyst on a military installation but do to corporate greed I was laid off in March due to my salary. I actually referred the guy that replaced me, they paid him 14k less.  Anyway, I am ready to begin the next chapter, at least I think I am.  I applied for the fall semester and was accepted unconditionally, no aid given. I assume it was due to having a pretty good job at the time and I wasn't in need of aid.  

 

Should I let them know that I am currently unemployed?  Would this really change anything? Thanks for listening.

 

Applied: Creighton University

Accepted: Creighton University

Program: Master's East-West Studies with an emphasis in Business

[Asian Studies 2014]

1. What program are you applying to (MA/PhD/Other) 

I applied to a MA program for East-West Studies and was unconditionally accepted.

 

2. Where are you applying or thinking of applying?

Creighton University

 

3. Background information (undergrad, major, etc) 

I have a BS in Pre-Law from an ok school but as long as your application is strong you don't need a GRE at this school.  

 

4. Fun fact unrelated to grad school

I only applied to one school, so it was hit or miss, not the smartest thing to do but I know its a good developing program..