Can Anyone Help Me With Information On Enrolling In College?

I am also going to school to be an RN next semester and my husband works in the shop and I have 18 month old twins at home! I think I can help you get started but I'll keep it brief!

1) Do some online research for what school you would like to attend. Most colleges and universities have a website where you can get basic information about costs and what programs they offer.

2) Get additional information on whatever colleges or universities you chose to possibly attend. Call, visit, or some websites will let you request free info.

3) Do your FAFSA online. First you have to apply for a pin to sign the FAFSA electronically but it's easy and self explanatory. All you need is your pin and your 2009 tax forms.

4) Once you pick a school, apply and talk to a adviser or counselor. They will give you all the information you need as far as your program and what requirements you'll need. They might also suggest classes you should take.

Since classes have already started, you would probably need to get the permission of the instructor(s) to enter the class late but you would also need to pay for classes in full. I know my school lets you pay on classes but because it's so late, I have to pay everything in full. Plus, it's best to probably wait until next semester because you've already missed alot. And financial aid could take a little longer to process so you'd probably be paying in full out of pocket. Also consider a community college. The classes are cheaper and smaller, and most credits are 100% ttransferable.

Once you get enrolled, try taking some general education classes first (english, sciences, math, etc). I have to take a few bio classes, a math, a physiology, a sociology, pharmacology and an ethics class before I can enroll to take clinicals (where you get your hands on experience). Take a few at a time though so you get the best grades possible. I also have to be CPR certified and I want to take a medical terminology class so I'll be prepared also.

But if you have anymore questions, or need some more help,don't hesitate to email me at mz_huddleston@yahoo.com. I research different universities I can transfer to and look for scholarships almost everyday I'm not working so I know alot about this stuff. Good luck! :)

Go the the fafsa website (http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/) and just read through the whole thing. That should answer quite a few of your questions about that. They also have an online area (sortof like instant messaging) you can ask questions to a live person -- it takes a little searching to find it though.

Check out the colleges you want to go to, compare their programs. And once you've narrowed it down to a couple, go meet with advisors. It just takes a lot of research and probing to figure it all out. I wish I could offer more help, but alot depends on your area. I know all about the local community colleges in my area, but different area's colleges work things slightly differently. Anyway, good luck!! I know you can do it! =)

Niether get into networking unless you are just doing this for fun seriously if you want a job when you graduate STAY AWAY from programming.!! besides networking pays better and you get more respect