thepinkdragon76

I think we have made this more of a congrats and what now thread. Congrats to you! I am trying to figure out funding now. Applying for scholarships in hopes of avoiding student loans.

So as I wait to hear back from scholarship applications, how long do I have before I have to accept or decline the Federal Un-Subsidized Student Loans? The award package was emailed to me yesterday but it didn't tell me any dates. I don't want to accept until I hear back from my scholarship programs I just applied to; which may not be until after April 15th. Any ideas?

Since its funded I'd stay the course. That's just me. My husband is just worried about finances if he has to retire early from the Army because of the drawdown. Which is also why it's imperative I get this degree so I can make a decent salary when I'm done. Everything happens for a reason and it will work out somehow.

We will figure out how to battle our witty husbands together on the financial stuff. They should just be happy that after grad school we can bring in more money. Unless of course, we pursue more schooling! Lol

Admitted to KU for MSIT with a Focus in Information Security and Assurance. No word on any funding, but I am applying for scholarships.

Hi all. I just got accepted to KU for the MSIT program with a focus on Infomation Security and Assurance. I'm going to be applying for the CyberCorps initiative through OPM through my school and was curious if anyone else is using this route for funding and how the process is working or not for them.

Well everyone was elated for me except my husband, who, being the pessimist he is, said "cool, how are you going to pay for it". Duh, I'm working on scholarships. "When will you know that?" Well considering they are just now becoming available to apply for, probably sometime in May. Geez, way to pop my balloon.

Well now you'll have a reliable car to get to class. Think positive.

I figured my name is so common it really didn't matter if I posted it. LOL I am so HAPPY

Thanks! I know it's kind of bold but I was so excited. It was the only program I applied to. I screamed when I saw the decision. I am elated!! For those still waiting, don't give up hope!!!

Thanks! I was so excited I screamed. LOL Wishing you a great day too!!!!

When did you apply? Have you gotten anything at all even saying your application is complete? Have you tried contacting the school?

One of my letter writers would only write one, which is why I wasn't able to apply to my backup. But he is an industry professional and put his reputation out there for me. So if I don't get in I'll have to find at least one new recommender for next season, which sucks, since he has the most clout. Fingers crossed. I won't start really panicking until April since my app was in right before the deadline ( which they knew it would be, was waiting on rec letters and had been in contact with the department for about a month prior). I knew from my meeting that I'd be hearing sometime after spring break, so now the real fretting begins. Lol