Kate22192
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2 hours ago, Speechster said:
Im doing mine right now and while its time consuming, you just do it. Im not trying to be rude at all, but you just schedule it in and do everything else around it. Depending on who you work for, you might even have down time that you could use to study. If its giving you free tuition its worth the hard work.
Hey! No, I didn't take that rudely at all.
That has been my attitude so far as well....just, you do it. No choice. Make it work. I'm just feeling overwhelmed by it, haha. Looks like my supervisor will be the chair of the department so I'm not banking on any down time or something non-rigorous. I'm glad to hear someone who's making it work, though.
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Hey, friends.
I apologize if this post isn't very substantial in content, but I'm looking for some reassurance/empathy/"I'm in the same boat" sorts of responses. I got into all schools I applied to, and made my choice for the school that is offering me a full GA position for the first year- 20 hours of work per week in exchange for full tuition remission (24 credits between fall and spring), and a tiny stipend. I'm excited and feel incredibly honored and humbled, but I'm also so, so scared. Has anyone else been offered a 20 hr/week GA position, and how do you feel? Has anyone on this board DONE a full year with a position like that? Any suggestions?
Thanks, all <3
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28 minutes ago, FutureSLP2019 said:
The classes are at the clinic which is actually located in Bloomfield, about 2 miles from the main campus.
Thanks! I read somewhere that classes are in the 'speech building' but I didn't know if this was the same as the clinic.
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Does anyone know if Montclair's classes are on campus or at the clinic? I feel like I was told that classes actually occur at the clinic down the street. Can anyone elaborate?
Thanks!
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Hi friends!
I may be beginning a program at Montclair State University in the fall. I'm looking around at one bedroom apartments and Montclair is sooooo expensive. Does anyone have suggestions for nearby towns that may be a bit cheaper, but also safe (Newark is nearby, for example, but not up to my par for safety)?
Any suggestions would be great! Thanks!
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22 hours ago, BeachySpeechy said:
The most accurate way of calculating the tuition is finding the per credit cost and multiplying that by the total number of credits in your program. The total cost will be more than this calculation because of the fees they add to this total (ex: clinical fees).
Thanks! Update for anyone else reading: I called Financial Aid and the Bursar today. Financial Aid said to speak with the Bursar. Bursar told me the cost will in fact be the $772 per credit, multiplied by 60 credits. Approximately 46k. Financial Aid office apparently gets a lot of complaints that they have tuition listed much lower, since it only accounts for an 18 credit year which is literally not a thing in the SLP program. And yet they haven't updated their page.
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On 4/2/2017 at 9:37 AM, FutureSLP2019 said:
Montclair designed their program so that you will complete all your coursework before you begin your CFY. You won't really even need to go to campus the final summer and fall semesters making the externship your main focus.
I don't really know anything about Stockton's program. I did not have all the pre-requisite coursework to apply since I majored in Linguistics during my undergrad, but with some of the post-bacc courses I've taken, I will be considered with a background for Montclair. I loved the on-campus clinic at Montclair when I visited this past fall and the faculty and students I met seemed very pleasant. The SLP program at Montclair has a good reputation around this area too so finding placements should not be difficult once you start your CFY.
Okay, that was my question for Montclair! I pretty much figured that for externship, you're basically just doing that and not even on campus anymore. Still sucks that it extends further than other programs though...
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Just now, SLP1719 said:
I have a friend from my state that is a first year student in Montclair's program and loves it. I did not apply to any schools in NJ, but my friend loves the program so far. Good luck making your decision!
Yay! That's great to hear!
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4 minutes ago, Jessaleerose26 said:
That is odd! I wonder if they count the externship as part of your CFY year. That's something to look into. I personally would still choose Montclair. It looks like more clinic time to me.
And yeah that's the tuition assuming 12 credits but it's not. It's about that a semester. The whole program should be 46k.
Well why in the heck do they have it written like that? I'm honestly going to call on Monday and say how confusing that is. It's easy to assume there's some special price for the Comm Disorders program, and that it's cheaper. Montclair looks like about $674 per credit at around 62 credits; 42k. So they're very similar. Montclair does seem to have lots of clinic time which looks awesome! And yeah I'm not sure whether it goes into your CFY. One thing I thought of was that if the final summer and fall are JUST externship, even if you're in school a bit longer, you're not taking 4 or 5 super rigorous courses per semester and could probably get a part-time job somewhere if needed.
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2 minutes ago, Jessaleerose26 said:
I know for sure- the information I have is off the website as well. It includes the fees that go along with tuition, the cost of books, clinic fees, etc. in the 46k.
Make sure you're not looking at the pre-professional program or the phd track as well for Montclair. They should be the same timeline from what I was told at the open house last year.
https://stockton.edu/financial-aid/financial-aid-essential-information/cost-of-attendance.html
Wait so...I'm sorry, I'm still confused haha. It's late at night here and I'm a bit sick. On the link provided, under the area for Master's Communication Disorders, it has per year tuition at $10,685 and fees at $3,213. For a total of about $14,000. Which like I said, makes NO sense to me, because it says that's assuming at 18 credit year, which Stockton obviously would not be given that the program is 60 credits. Confusion.
And here's the curriculum I'm looking at for Montclair: https://www.montclair.edu/chss/communication-sciences-disorders/programs-study/speech-language-pathology/sample-work-program/
If you click the sample work program for students with a background, it seems to show that extra summer and fall for externship.
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3 minutes ago, Jessaleerose26 said:
I was an undergrad at Stockton. Stocktons tuition is the 46k which is not bad. Personally if I had the choice between the two- I would go to Montclair. Especially if the price is similar. It's a better program and in a better area for clinic! They are both the same timeline- the summer is in the middle.
As a disclaimer- I LOVED Stockton and the area and my boyfriend went to Montclair for his undergrad so I know a little about them too.
Congrats on getting into both!
Hey, thanks for the reply! You said you were an undergrad there; do you know for sure 46k is the price of the graduate program? I wonder why the Financial Aid website has incorrect information, then. It looks like, other than similar tuition, Montclair certainly is longer. It has TWO summers and a final fall, though it looks like the second summer and final fall are both externship. I don't really know how that works at all, haha!
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52 minutes ago, languagegirl said:
I believe two academic years + one summer = fall, spring, (summer) and then fall spring. Based on the website it seems that tuition is estimated to be about $5000/semester (talk about an amazing price). If you will be there for 5 semesters and it's 60 credits, then instead of 9 credits, you'll probably be taking about 12 (then you would be a full time students so it makes sense). Their estimate might be based on 9 credits but that doesn't mean that's what you will pay. Regardless, if the tuition is $46k for both years, this is not that bad (compared to other programs, of course and in consideration of what you can afford). I would definitely call up their financial affairs so they can give you a better estimate. Best of luck!
Right so, each semester would be about 12 credits, and therefore not $5000 per semester. If I actually take the per credit amount listed on the Bursar's website, the price they have for an 18 credit year is basically the same as it is if you multiple the per credit rate by 18. SOOoooo I'm thinking it's probably more like the 46k. I don't know, I'm very confused. Was wondering if anyone has gone to or is attending Stockton and knows what the real tuition is. I suppose I'll call on Monday but honestly a potential 28k for two years sounds incomprehensible.
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Hi guys,
Can anyone help explain length of program and tuition for two NJ programs??
I know Montclair is normally Fall, Spring, Summer, Fall, Spring, Summer, and a final Fall. So, a total of really 2.5 years. I'm looking on Stockton's website and it says it takes "two academic years and one summer" to complete. What does this mean? Fall, Spring, Fall Spring, then Summer? I can't see how 60 credits would be completed then. Or is it the same length as Montclair?
Basically, I got into both (yay!) and am comparing costs. If you simply add up the credits, they're basically the same. However, Stockton confuses me. The following website (https://stockton.edu/financial-aid/financial-aid-essential-information/cost-of-attendance.html) indicates a very low number of $13,899 for tuition and fees, per year, for the Master's in Communication Disorders. However, it also says the costs are "based on 18 credits per year (9 credits per semester)." And yet, the program is 60 credits, and 60 multiplied by $772.16 in tuition and fees per Graduate credit is a total of $46,330.
Can anyone please help elaborate? How long is Stockton's program? How much actually is the tuition?
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Hi all,
I'm looking to go to school for a Master's in speech-language pathology. Still waiting on some schools, but if I get into them, possible Montclair, Stockton, or Kean, all in NJ. Does anyone have suggestions for towns to live in near each school that are affordable but also safe? For example, Montclair is near Newark which I would NOT want, but perhaps other surrounding towns are good. Any advice would be great!
Thanks,
Kate
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11 hours ago, plume said:
@Kate22192 I'm sorry if I helped freak you out, I am just dealing with this right now as well. I hope you were able to figure some things out!
It's okay! Everything seems good now. I called the school and she said I'm totally fine. That deadlines they have are really only for undergrads, as grad students aren't going to receive grants or scholarships, etc.
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So guys, I submitted my FAFSA tonight. After submission, an option appeared that said "Start your state application to apply for New Jersey state-based financial aid."
Would this be something to do now? Later? After I see what FAFSA offers? Also, my EFC (expected family contribution) was something like 013388. Does this mean they feel I can pay for 13k of my education? uhhh no. I have a good chunk of assets in the bank but it's 100% to pay for rent for over two years. Anyone know if that will affect the amount I receive?
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Thank you all for your replies. I'm working on it now and will call the school tomorrow. I'm trying not to freak out but kind of failing haha. I don't understand how it differs by school...
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I honestly I'm so confused now. There is a part on the FAFSA where you list your schools. I only got into one school so far. Do I list the others anyway even though I didn't even hear back from them? I can't believe I had no idea about this. I'm totally freaked out now
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1 minute ago, plume said:
I think this is a big flaw in the process. Or maybe there is a reason for it that I just don't know about. But you just can't plan for funding, period. I agree with @JcSLP; make a choice on the cheapest school as things are now.
Also, about the FAFSA... I am in the same boat. I feel so stupid and I am having to scramble to figure that out. Undergrad feels so long ago and I just completely forgot about it! Not sure if it will still count since deadlines have passed
wait SERIOUSLY? so we might not get loans??????? I CANNOT go to school without federal loans.
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5 minutes ago, JcSLP said:
Hi! Congrats on your acceptance! I'm kinda in the same boat as you, I need to go to the cheapest school. What I've done is calculated my expenses (including cost of living/rent! I forgot to do this at first, but for me at least, it's a huge factor) for each school, and determined the total cost of the program for each.
I would say after doing this, just plan to go to the cheapest school if that's what you need to do. Don't include "possible" funding, because nothing is guaranteed! I don't think you can base your decision off of something that may/may not happen. If a funding offer from another school comes before your deadline, you might decide to change your choice at the last second (this is my plan! I'm probably not going to accept an offer until close to the deadline.)
Regarding your FAFSA: Yes, do it today! I did mine in October, since it opened way early this year. This is how the school makes your financial aid package, and determines your eligibility for other grants/scholarships/tuition waivers/etc.
Hey, thanks for the reply.
I'm kind of freaking out now about FAFSA. I have a file since I used it for undergad, so I guess I use the same one. It says at one point that I am considered "independent" and therefore do not have to enter parental information, but may want to if I am in law school or going for a medical profession. How do you approach this?
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4 minutes ago, zurako said:
Not sure about your first question but omg do your FAFSA TODAY! ! ! The schools will not be able to prepare a financial aid package for you until you get it done.
Wait seriously? Dude now I'm freaking out. I had no idea to do it prior to even hearing any acceptances....just got one recently.
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Hi guys,
I got accepted to one of my schools (keeping it quiet for now) and am waiting for others. I have a few questions on how others deal with timelines. In the end, I NEED to go to the cheapest school for me. However, the school I just got into told me I probably won't hear about a possible GA position until late May. Given that other schools will notify me hopefully by next month, how do I manage trying to compare numbers? For instance, let's say I hypothetically manage to get into 3 schools. All 3 want commitments, but I won't be able to line up the cost differences until I have definitive word from each school re: any possible GA or TA funding. How does one manage?
Also, question about FAFSA. Do people normally apply for it, like....now? Or later on? I did it years ago for undergrad and have no idea how it works for grad.
Thanks, all!
Kate
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I've heard nothing so far...
Montclair, NJ
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So those ones I want to avoid? Good to know. I'm actually more willing to live in a 'not so great' area but my boyfriend is in law enforcement and is HUGE on safety, so......I was actually looking at some places in Bloomfield and Clifton which are certainly much cheaper, but there's a reason they're cheaper..