I'm So Excited!
By Sharon
@simone10 (54180)
Louisville, Kentucky
September 2, 2016 5:01am CST
After almost a month of getting frustrated over having to submit so much additional information to the Financial Aid department, I received an email yesterday around 5:30pm.
The email stated that I have cleared the verification process as of 9/1/16 and my financial aid award letter should be generated within 3-5 business days.
I am so excited that I can hardly stand myself 
. This means that I will be able to start online classes in October. Of course, this will depend on how much the award letter gives me. I am hoping to start out by taking two classes. Then, once I have adapted to going back to school again, I will go full time.
I just wanted to share this great news with everyone. I hope you all have as great a day as I am having right now! Happy Friday!
. This means that I will be able to start online classes in October. Of course, this will depend on how much the award letter gives me. I am hoping to start out by taking two classes. Then, once I have adapted to going back to school again, I will go full time.
I just wanted to share this great news with everyone. I hope you all have as great a day as I am having right now! Happy Friday!19 people like this
20 responses
@ria1606roy (2797)
• Kolkata, India
8 Sep 16
Congratulations! That's awesome news, and a sweet fruit after working so hard for taking classes! Am super happy for you! Which school are you going to study at?
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@simone10 (54180)
• Louisville, Kentucky
10 Sep 16
@ria1606roy Thank you! I am a little worried to be going for a degree at my age but I am determined. The classes will be online so I don't have to worry about being in a class with 18 year olds and then me at my age...lol.
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@ria1606roy (2797)
• Kolkata, India
9 Sep 16
@simone10 good for you! 
study well!
study well!1 person likes this
@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
4 Sep 16
Congratulations that is exciting new. What two courses will you start with?
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
5 Sep 16
@simone10 lol It took me 10 years at least to get my AS and I never did go back to get my BS. I find that as I get older, I don't enjoy being graded lol But I may just take Great Courses to continue learning without the degree potential.
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@simone10 (54180)
• Louisville, Kentucky
7 Sep 16
@BelleStarr It will probably take me a long time to get this degree because more than likely, I will be part time. That way I can use the grant and the subsidized loan. It I use the unsubsidized loan, there is interest involved.
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@simone10 (54180)
• Louisville, Kentucky
5 Sep 16
Thank you! It all depends on how much the courses are. I emailed my admissions counselor to call me on Tuesday. I was awarded both a pell grant and student loans. I am not going to use the loans since I have no way of paying them back so it will have to be the grant which isn't a lot but it's better than nothing. It should at least pay for one course so I may be 70 when I graduate but that's okay...lol
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
2 Sep 16
that's wonderful news, ms. sharon! congrats to ya 'n i hope that all goes well. 't least y'ave got plenty 'f time to see what's offered 'n 'll know how much ya got to play with, eh?
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
3 Sep 16
@simone10 yer welcome. i'm still doin' the happy dance with ya :)
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@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
4 Sep 16
Congratulations!!! How very exciting! Good luck with your future classes!
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@simone10 (54180)
• Louisville, Kentucky
5 Sep 16
@Jeanniemaries It really will be an adventure. At 60 years old, it has been a very long time since I was in school so it should be interesting to say the least...lol.
@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
5 Sep 16
@simone10 What an adventure really! Lucky you!!
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@responsiveme (22923)
• India
4 Sep 16
Congratulations...what courses will you be taking?
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@simone10 (54180)
• Louisville, Kentucky
3 Sep 16
At age 60 and with not a lot to do to keep me busy, I wanted to go back to school. I always wished I had gone to college when I was young but life just got in the way. I don't think you are ever too old to learn so that is what I'm going to do.
@bunnybon7 (50970)
• Holiday, Florida
2 Sep 16
my day is a bit on again , off again sick. either i am catching what all others had here, i ate the wrong thing yesterday, or its the fact not much sleep worrying over the storm last night. lol. glad it is finally working out for you and you will have less stress now
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@IlijaMarkovski (1056)
• Australia
3 Sep 16
Well done keep up the good work. Hope you do well.
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@epiffanie (11327)
• Australia
3 Sep 16
Wow! that's fantastic! .. now you can look forward to your studies again ..good for you!
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@simone10 (54180)
• Louisville, Kentucky
3 Sep 16
I am going to take online classes at SNHU (Southern New Hampshire University). They have quite a few bachelor degree programs and the one that interested me is for Creative Writing. So, I'm going to take that and use Psychology as an elective.
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
2 Sep 16
Good thing you got what you wished for. Congrats!
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