Crichmond
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45 minutes ago, aet777 said:
I'm curious: How much scholarship money did those of you who were accepted receive? I'm curious what the range looks like this year and whether it would be reasonable to try to negotiate for more. I was given the Dean's Distinguished Leadership Award ($10,000 per year), as well as a $1,500 service award.
I'll likely accept my offer of admission, so I'll look forward to meeting those of you who choose to attend!
I received $28,000 for the leadership scholarship. I need more though. The fact that the internship takes so much of our time, it is tough to hold any job.
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On 2/2/2019 at 1:41 AM, MSWgirl2019 said:
- @zoetrope Yes, these packages include federal need-based scholarships and work study as well so don't worry! After you have submitted the FAFSA, then UChicago will update you will in a few weeks what your new financial package will be. Then you can assess how much you will have to take out in loans, which will also be offered as part of the federal aid. Hopefully, the government will be able to offer you a sizable amount on top of whatever UChicago already gave you.
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Their website explains that there are three types of federal aid offered:
- Loans—borrowed money for college or career school; you must repay your loans, with interest"
- Work-study—a work program through which you earn money to help you pay for school
- Grants—financial aid that doesn't have to be repaid (unless, for example, you withdraw from school and owe a refund)
https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/type
Have you received the financial aid package update? I’m still waiting on it. I wanted to know if there is a chance for me to get more in scholarships. I really need it.
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26 minutes ago, lunary said:
I'm in a similar position. This program is my top choice and I'm certainly happy with whatever they are able to provide, but I also get a little anxious when I start doing the math and figuring out how much I'll need to take out in loans.
I'm trying to remind myself that at least I'll be in the advanced standing program, so I'll only have to take out loans for one year, unlike most graduate programs in other fields.
Well, I’m married and only applied for schools in Chicago as it would be hard to move. The way I look at it is, I applied to Loyola, Uchicago and UIC. I was accepted at the 3 schools. Loyola costs $30k, Uchicago $48k and UIC $17k. All these numbers are approximate. With the scholarship offer I received, Uchicago becomes super attractive and competitive in price as well, besides being a top school. The other schools does not have many options for financial aid. I am hoping to receive more in need-base scholarship, but I am determined to get my masters, so I guess if we want to do it, we have no choice but to take some student loans and move forward with our dreams.
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I just spoke with the admissions’ office. She told me that the need-base scholarship and student loans are processed by another entity within the university. They are working on providing everyone’s information by next week, before the decision is due. She said she can’t garantee, but she will keep in touch as she understands that it is everyone’s concern to know the bigger picture before making a decision.
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On 1/20/2019 at 11:18 PM, jordanw said:
Same here, congrats to you both!! Do you all have any idea when financial aid award letters are rolling out? I’m out of state, so trying to make sure the financial piece is sorted out before the acceptance deadline!
I received 28,000 for the leadership scholarship, and I have accepted it, since I am local. I read every section of that website, but they do not give an speciafic date. They mentioned it take a few weeks to hear back about the need-based scholarship. I am really hoping I can get some more funds as I won’t have any income while in school.
I hope to hear back soon. Congrats to you
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Anybody else applying for the advanced standing program at the UChicago? Just wondering. I hope we can hear back soon. This is torture
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21 hours ago, Capturedvitality said:
Anyone else just anxiously waiting to hear back!
Definetely! I cannot wait.
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On 12/17/2018 at 10:07 AM, harpert1 said:
I selected the Organization and Community Practice major at UIC. How about you?
Social work MSW in mental health specialization.
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On 12/17/2018 at 10:09 AM, harpert1 said:
I definitely understand. I selected the full-time, Social Service Administration program. I’m really excited because I live five minutes away from the school haha (in addition to its program and reputation).
Haha, me too! I am applying ro advanced standing program. Fingers crossed.
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On 12/6/2018 at 7:13 PM, harpert1 said:
Hello, everyone! I know that it's a bit early in the admissions cycle, but I recently submitted my application to UIC and I started getting excited. Hoping that we can share information about decisions and scholarships, and anxiety as time goes on!
I applied to UIC as well. What is your major?
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On 12/6/2018 at 7:06 PM, harpert1 said:
Hello, everyone! I know that it's a bit early in the admissions cycle, but I recently submitted my application to Chicago and I started getting excited. Hoping that we can share information about decisions, scholarships, and anxiety as time goes on!
I applied as well about the same date. Which program are you applying to? I can’t wait to hear back. ??
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I submitted my application November 26th. I’m having so much anxoetyat this point.
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On 11/17/2018 at 6:54 PM, caffinefuelled said:
I'm also from Canada and applying to PhD's in social work! Where are you applying? I'm having so much difficulty narrowing it down for US schools, as I don't have post MSW experience.
I live in Chicago. Applying for a MSW in social work at the University of Chicago, and Loyola University.
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Hi guys,
I just submitted my application for the Advanced Standing MSW program at SSA last week and my anxiety is killing me. Anybody can share experiences about how long it takes to hear back?
UChicago, MSW 2019
in Social Workers Forum
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The amount is for the year, but I am an advanced standing student, so for me, it’s only a year.