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Financial Aid at Bryant and Stratton College Ohio

A student’s decision to attend Bryant & Stratton College should be based on interest in our programs and not on the ability to meet all college costs. Bryant & Stratton College believes students should not be denied the opportunity to pursue their career interests because of a lack of financial resources.

To assist students in meeting their educational expenses, Bryant & Stratton College participates in several types of financial assistance programs - gift aid (scholarships and grants), low-interest loans, and employment opportunities. In many cases, our Financial Services Office awards qualified students a financial aid “package” which includes all three types of financial aid.

Assistance with financial planning is available for families on an individual basis to help them determine how they can best utilize their own resources and other funds to meet college costs. The Financial Services Office will gladly discuss the various types of financial assistance available and will provide students with assistance in completing financial forms during their visit to Bryant & Stratton College.

How to Apply
Students are encouraged to meet with a financial aid advisor in order to determine financial aid qualifications. A member of the financial aid staff will help students to complete the following application forms:
Financial Aid Forms - The “Free Application for Federal Student Aid” (FAFSA) is available from the Financial Services Office or apply online at www.FAFSA.ed.gov. The form must be completed and forwarded to the Department of Education, where it is then processed. In some cases, the school may process the student’s application electronically in order to reduce processing time. New York students receive an Express TAP Application (ETA) from NYSHESC. Eligibility for financial assistance is determined by federal and state agencies, which will produce and send an output document directly to the student.
Federal Income Tax Returns - Students may be required to provide the Financial Services Office a copy of their own and/or their spouse’s and/or their parent’s federal and state income tax returns, including schedules, as well as any additional income and asset information requested by the school.
Upon evaluation of the above forms, the Financial Services Office will notify students of their eligibility for financial aid or of any other steps they may take to receive further consideration for assistance.

Students are required to apply on an annual basis for financial aid consideration. Students may obtain the forms described above annually beginning on approximately January 1 at the Financial Services Office for application for the next financial aid year which begins on July 1.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Renewal FAFSA is the application necessary to apply for federal financial aid at the University of South Carolina, Columbia. You must complete a new FAFSA every year.

For the fall 2009, spring 2010, and summer 2010 terms, you need to complete the FAFSA for 2009-10.

Use the Web:
You should complete and submit your FAFSA on the Web. The web version of the FAFSA can eliminate careless errors and save mailing and processing time.

ALL STUDENTS MUST APPLY TO THE NURSING MAJOR.
40 students are admitted each SPRING SEMESTER (January).
Admission to the nursing major is very competitive, and meeting the admission criteria does not assure acceptance into the program.
Transfer Students
Priority for admission into the nursing major will be given to George Fox students already in the system. A George Fox student has attended for at least one year (two semesters) prior to submitting an application to the nursing major.
It is strongly urged that you contact a nursing department advisor prior to application. Contact Elaine Smith to set up an appointment with an advisor.
One must be admitted to George Fox University BEFORE applying to the nursing major. Please apply to the university at least one month prior to applying to the nursing department to assure ample processing time. This process is completely separate from the nursing application and should be treated as such. Contact the Admissions Office for more information.
ALL prerequisite transfer classes MUST be accepted by the university BEFORE applying to the nursing program.
$50.00 non-refundable application fee. Make check or money order payable to: GFU-Department of Nursing. NOTE: This is in addition to the university application fee.
Must submit a copy of all transcripts of courses completed at colleges other than George Fox University.
Prerequisites:
There are NO EXCEPTIONS to the following prerequisite requirements:
ALL first year prerequisite classes MUST BE successfully completed (grade of C or better) BEFORE you apply to the program:
General, Organic & Biological Chemistry (Chem 151, 152)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (Biol 331,332)
College Algebra (Math 180 or higher)
Principles of Sociology (Sociology 150)
Intro to Communication (Communications 100)
Freshman Composition (Writing 110)
ALL second year prerequisite classes must be completed by the end of the fall semester in which you are applying and entrance into the nursing major will be contingent upon a grade of C or better:
Microbiology (Biology 370)
Ethics (Philosophy 230)
General Psychology (Psychology 150)
Cultural Anthropology (Sociology 310)
GPA earned from the prerequisite courses count for approximately 50 percent of admission points:
APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED IF ALL PREREQUISITE CLASSES HAVE NOT BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED. Grades below a “C” will not be considered complete.

Admission Criteria Evaluation ScaleGPA(50%)
4:00-3.80; 50%
3.79-3.60; 45%
3.59-3.40; 40%
3.39-3.20; 35%
3.19-3.00; 30%
2.99-2.80; 25%
(e.g. 25 x .50 = 12.5%)
Essay (30%)
100 points possible
(e.g. 85pts. x .30 = 25.5%)

TEAS Test (15%)
Percentile Score x 15%
(e.g. 94.6 x .15= 14.19%)

Reference Letters (5%)
5% Maximum

Nursing Progression Criteria
Continuation in the nursing program is dependent on satisfactory academic performance and the demonstration of the character and ethics needed for success in the profession. Students must:
Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better
Attain grades of C or better in all professional course work
Satisfactory evaluations of performance in clinical experiences
Nursing students are responsible to read and are subject to the policies and procedures contained in the Department of Nursing Student Handbook.