For those in or entering a post-bacc program...

[ovi8]

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With out giving too many specifics, can people let me know how they are financing their post-bacc programs. the program I'm about to enter is a non-degree seeking program which means I am not eligible for federal aid. I'm also having problems getting a private lender to give me loans too. How are you all paying for this thing?

 

[willwork4school]

I was in the exact same boat as you this past spring semester, because I missed the deadline to be accepted as an official "Post Bacc" student so I was considered a non-degree seeking student since I had a bachelor of science from a different university. If you're in a legit post-bacc program they are considered "certificate seeking" and you CAN get federal aid through FAFSA. If you're going the ad-hoc route or stuck in non-degree seeking student status then your only option is to go for a private loan, with unfortunately higher interest rates obviously. But you have to do what you have to do. I took a a private loan from CitiBank this past spring...there are other companies out there just search for 'private student loans' on google and do your homework to make sure you don't get a loan from a shady company. Good luck!