NHSC Scholarship 2018-2019

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dentistkab said:
I don't have a Credit Karma account. Experian is always what alerts me when I get my credit checked. I guess whatever website you have an account with is the one that you'll get a message from!
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What agency should we be looking for that was reported on your credit report?
 
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bphilly812 said:
I was under the impression that the scholarship credit check was through the Equifax credit bureau...maybe I'm wrong, but I guess we'll see!
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I meannn Experian is just the website that I have an account with that notifies me when there has been a change to my credit score. lol Your credit score is the same no matter what website you check it through. I'm sure if I made an Equifax account, my credit score would show that it took a hard it, just like it did on Experian. Hope that helps!

hrw1030 said:
What agency should we be looking for that was reported on your credit report?
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According to previous forums, Credco!
 
dentistkab said:
I meannn Experian is just the website that I have an account with that notifies me when there has been a change to my credit score. lol Your credit score is the same no matter what website you check it through. I'm sure if I made an Equifax account, my credit score would show that it took a hard it, just like it did on Experian. Hope that helps!


According to previous forums, Credco!
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It just differs from bureau to bureau I think. For instance, my Equifax hard inquiries are not the same as my Transunion hard inquiries (in terms of how many I have), nor are my credit scores the same because they are calculated differently through the different credit bureaus. I'm not too certain how it all works though. Were you able to confirm if your notification was in reference to Credco?
 
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PAintraining said:
Not sure if you’ve seen earlier in the thread but finalists should have their credit checked in June, which is a good indication that you’re in the running. You can set up notifications for credit inquiries for free on credit Karma.
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What if I already know my credit and can check it through my mobile banking app?
 
HeisAble said:
Has anyone else recieved a credit check?
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I too received a notification from experian regarding a hard inquiry but I don't know what the cause is. Anyone know if the previous NHSC credit checks were through experian or equifax?
 
enamel88 said:
I too received a notification from experian regarding a hard inquiry but I don't know what the cause is. Anyone know if the previous NHSC credit checks were through experian or equifax?
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Can you log into experian and check what company requested the inquiry? From what others have said, the inquiry should have been requested by “Credco” or “HRSA/Credco”
 
No credit check for me. So discouraging ☹️
 
PAintraining said:
Can you log into experian and check what company requested the inquiry? From what others have said, the inquiry should have been requested by “Credco” or “HRSA/Credco”
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Mine was a false alarm. Not from credco for those wondering
 
Got super excited to see an e-mail from credit karma saying I had a new Equifax inquiry...turns out it was the Department of Education (assuming this is for my student loans) 😢
 
Did anyone read the NHSC facebook post today? It said something like are you waiting to find out about the scholarship or loan repayment? Worry not because everyone will find out by Sept 30! I was like LOL THATS 3 MONTHS FROM NOW
 
Wait I dont get all this credit check stuff...I dont know what Credco or Equifax....was I suppose to register for something?
 
Monera29 said:
Wait I dont get all this credit check stuff...I dont know what Credco or Equifax....was I suppose to register for something?
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No, in the application manual, it mentions that to determine your eligibility, your credit will be checked. Because there is such a long span of time between the application and the awards notification, the credit check can be a good indication that your application is at least moving forward. It’s nice to know something is happening behind the scenes. That’s all people are talking about with the credit check.
 
I have been nervously checking this thread to see if anyone has received a credit check. My Credit Karma doesn't update until tomorrow.
 
cooliyak said:
No, in the application manual, it mentions that to determine your eligibility, your credit will be checked. Because there is such a long span of time between the application and the awards notification, the credit check can be a good indication that your application is at least moving forward. It’s nice to know something is happening behind the scenes. That’s all people are talking about with the credit check.
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Yeah but will I be getting an email? I only have 1 credit card Ive been using. People are checking Credit karma and i have no idea what that is
 
Monera29 said:
Yeah but will I be getting an email? I only have 1 credit card Ive been using. People are checking Credit karma and i have no idea what that is
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Nope. It’s behind the scenes. You can check your credit at any time if you want to through any of the credit bureaus. Credit Karma is just easy to use and free. It gives you updates on when people check your credit, sometimes within seconds. It’s not necessary to check it. It’s not necessary that you even know it. If you are curious and anxious, it’s something that you can look into.
 
So I tried to log on today, as I often obsessively do, and it looks like I can't get in right now (as in the site may be down) Is anyone else experiencing this? I have read that in the past the site goes down the weekend before something happens, but maybe I'm just being hopeful
 
I was able to sign on at 8pm today - still says under review for me
 
I just got a hard inquiry from Cap one, anyone know if that’s for the scholarship?
 
Wow, this credit check is taking a while. I thought it would have showed up by now.
 
Went to log-in to check for any update (even though I know there are none 🙁) But, did notice the following message:
"Please excuse the inconvenience, but the site will be down for scheduled maintenance from Thursday, June 28th from 7:30PM to Friday, June 29th 12:30AM."
Last year the credit checks were on a Thursday, so maybe it'll be tomorrow and that's why the site will be down? Wishful thinking probably...
 
Is the website down for any of you guys? My portal is still working
 
Jingleley said:
Is the website down for any of you guys? My portal is still working
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I’m not sure there’s any correlation between the portal and the next step of the review process. Correct me if i’m Wrong, but from what I understand, the portal will display the same status until September or whenever they make offers. The credit checks are simply an “under the radar” way to know if you’re advancing to the “finals”, which isn’t even indicated in the portal until they make offers.
 
Applicants should’ve had a credit check by now. Is it because the application was due at a much later date?
 
Maybe someone wants to call and nonchalantly ask if they've gotten beyond credit checks yet...:angelic:
 
I have to admit, I forgot that I applied to this scholarship. But bow that I've paid for my tuition and spent so much $$$ moving (with my own money BTW!), I feel anxious about this scholarship!
 
Maybe they aren’t doing credit checks this year unless you become a finalist...

Ps I’ve applied to this scholarship 3 times now and each time I’ve had a credit check by equifax (CREDCO) between June 7- June 27. Never got the scholarship. Reason I say this is because some have posted saying that if you get a credit check then you have a high likelihood of getting the scholarship, and clearly that’s just not the case. But in order to get the scholarship, in years past, you must have had a credit creak. Who knows what’s going on with the delay this year.
 
it makes sense to only check the finalists credits because it is a unnecessary hit to the credit of those who are not finalists. Just My Opinion.
Anxiously waiting though.
 
TeacherGoneDr said:
Ps I’ve applied to this scholarship 3 times now and each time I’ve had a credit check by equifax (CREDCO) between June 7- June 27. Never got the scholarship. Reason I say this is because some have posted saying that if you get a credit check then you have a high likelihood of getting the scholarship, and clearly that’s just not the case. But in order to get the scholarship, in years past, you must have had a credit creak. Who knows what’s going on with the delay this year.
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Do mind sharing your stats? Are you considered disadvantaged and EFN? Just trying to get an idea of who has applied and gotten denied.
 
Not to burst anyone’s bubble, but the scholarship is verrrrry competitive. It’s not given out to average “do-gooders”, like myself.
I went to a top 30 undergrad, had a scientific publication, worked at an inner city school for 3 years teaching full time, 31 mcat, MD school, and disadvantaged status (but not EFN bc that wasn’t a program at my undergraduate unfortunately). Thought I’d be a great candidate for the program not only bc of my background but because working with disadvantaged populations isn’t just an interest, it’s my passion. Applied for 3 years, haven’t gotten it yet. So again, not trying to burst bubbles, but just hoping to set realistic expectations. I was very, very disappointed the first year I got the rejection email; but it’s not about how hard you fall, it’s about how quickly you get back up. Best of luck to all of you and remember to keep your head up and keep applying if it doesn’t work out the first time around.
 
No idea what's going on. Checked my Credit Karma today and no credit check. I'm assuming no one else here got a credit check either?

Maybe they aren't doing them this year.... unless it's significantly later?
 
mg358 said:
I got a credit check by credco today!! I know it doesn't mean all that much, but I'm super happy to have some movement in the process. Good luck to all 🙂
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Which agency was pulled?
 
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