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[shenningdo]

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Hi All-

I called Taryn Croot to get some information.

Regarding web board access – this morning Taryn and her associates proofed a letter that will be sent to all committed NYCOM students explaining how to access and use the web board. This letter will be mailed in the next week or so (hopefully) and will allow us to see the web board very shortly. However, as of right now, we will only be able to SEE the postings on the web board; we will not be able to post on the web board until Orientation. This allows us to see what current NYCOM students post regarding apartments they are giving up and roommates they need, but it will not allow us to post our desires for a roommate or particular apartment. We also will not be able to post questions. You will only be able to view the web board at this time. During Orientation is when they will give us a password and allow us to then post on the web board.

Regarding apartment hunting – there are many options here. One, you can always contact Ryan. He is a real estate agent who can show you around the area and some available apartments and house shares. Two, you can always check out Craig’s List (www.craigslist.com), Newsday online (www.newsday.com), or the Penny Saver for apartments. With all of those options, you can find apartments by yourself or through a realtor, but, keep in mind, finding an apartment through a realtor requires you to pay a broker fee of one month’s rent usually. It ups the cost of moving a lot. However, each of those sites do have people posting private ads for apartments they are renting. Third, you can find a realtor in the yellow pages and have him/her show you around.

Some areas to consider, for those of you from far away, are Glen Cove, Westbury, Sea Cliff, Bayville, East Meadow, Levittown, Bethpage, Syosett, Plainview, Hicksville, Jericho, Little Neck, Bayside, and other towns in Queens on the eastern border. There are pros and cons to all of the areas, including distance from school, price of apartments, availability, travel time, and the potential for pets, if you are a pet owner. I found an apartment in Glen Cove that is 4.2 miles from school and allows cats using Craig’s List, and I did not have to pay a realtor’s fee. However, I looked in every single one of those towns in every possible price range you can imagine.

If I can be of any more help for any of you regarding either topic, feel free to contact me. I am moving May 18th and finishing up finals right now, so, if there is a delay in responding, I apologize ahead of time.

Take care,
Shannon

 

[Chris D.O.]

I'm currently a first year student at NYCOM in the traditional lecture based cirrculum. As of now 2 bedrooms are available in a 4 bedroom house in Westbury. Ideally located on a very quiet residential street in a good neighborhood. Walking distance to Dunkin Donuts and Westbury library. Takes about 10 minutes or so to NYCOM by car. Less than a mile or so to the Westbury train station. A perfect place to study and relax. Each floor has it's own bathroom and laundry is downstairs in the basement. Just remodeled the interior. Rent $600 plus utilities. Very reasonable for the area around NYCOM. Get it while is lasts b/c places that are reasonable are filled early, leaving basement apartments for $800 if you wait till August. Email me, Chris ([email protected]) and come see the place for yourself. Lease starts July 1st.

 

[noonday]

another logistics question.

wells fargo appears to have no bank branches in NY. what banks do people use and like? i'm looking at citibank and bank of americ in particular, since i have those here to can could switch banks in person before moving...

any experiences?

 

[A-Lit]

I have used Bank of America for about 2 years now, and I've been happy. I use online banking constantly and I've never had an issue. I know a lot of people who use Washington Mutual, since the bank provides free checking and savings accounts with no minimum balance required. Citibank, from my experience, usually requires minimum balances that may or may not be worthwhile but that's a person-by-person decision.

 

[yasha83]

I have used Bank of America for about 2 years now, and I've been happy. I use online banking constantly and I've never had an issue. I know a lot of people who use Washington Mutual, since the bank provides free checking and savings accounts with no minimum balance required. Citibank, from my experience, usually requires minimum balances that may or may not be worthwhile but that's a person-by-person decision.

Is HSBC around in those parts?

 

[Let's do D.O.]

Is HSBC around in those parts?

Hello fellow NYCOMERs. Nice to meet you all. Look forward to seeing you on August 21, 2006.

Nearest HSBC is 5 miles down south in Mineola. Around NYCOM, you have North Fork, Astoria, Citibank. I think Bank of America too.

 

[Let's do D.O.]

another logistics question.

wells fargo appears to have no bank branches in NY. what banks do people use and like? i'm looking at citibank and bank of americ in particular, since i have those here to can could switch banks in person before moving...

any experiences?

Don't pay any fees to Citibank yet. My friend in NYCOM told me that Citibank offers free Checking/Savings account to NYCOM students (atleast they did last year). For now, stick to what you have and decide later on.

 

[Marimba82]

I believe there are quite a few Chase bank branches in the NYCOM area as well...

 

[cr1ssy82]

Hey guys!!!

I've been reading this thread for quite some time and i am thrilled to say that I got my letter in the mail TODAY.. Woohoo!!! 😎 Can't wait to embark on this journey w/ u all.. and I was hoping that there would be another get-together soon so that I can meet some of my future classmates...

Btw, I'm Crystal.. a 24 y/o Binghamton grad frm Brooklyn.. in all of my excitement I forgot to introduce myself.. how rude!! Ne way.. looking forward to chatting/meeting u guys soon.. take care.


Huntergatherer:
I think I read somewhere on here that u were offered the medprep program?? I could be hallucinating and making this all up.. but I'm doing it starting June.. so I was just curious as to who I'd be taking classes w/..

 

[beachbunny]

Hey guys!!!

I've been reading this thread for quite some time and i am thrilled to say that I got my letter in the mail TODAY.. Woohoo!!! 😎 Can't wait to embark on this journey w/ u all.. and I was hoping that there would be another get-together soon so that I can meet some of my future classmates...

Btw, I'm Crystal.. a 24 y/o Binghamton grad frm Brooklyn.. in all of my excitement I forgot to introduce myself.. how rude!! Ne way.. looking forward to chatting/meeting u guys soon.. take care.


Huntergatherer:
I think I read somewhere on here that u were offered the medprep program?? I could be hallucinating and making this all up.. but I'm doing it starting June.. so I was just curious as to who I'd be taking classes w/..

Congrats on your acceptance! I'm still waiting for mine 😉 ....
I was just wondering when you interviewed? I'm trying to get an idea of where they are in notifying people. I interviewed at the end of March and the admissions person told us 4 weeks....and now I'm hearing 8!!! Figured I'd ask you and try to get an idea of how far along they are in the process......thanks!!!

 

[nvshelat]

Anyone get their FA package yet??

Crystal, welcome!

Bunny, hang in there and good luck!

 

[gobiggreen]

Is MedPrep something they offer to everyone or something they offer to people they think should take it. I've had my acceptance for over a month now and have given my deposit back and sent my transcripts in and gotten the DPC forms but I'm yet to get FA forms and haven't gotten anything regarding MedPrep. MedPrep people...do they send those right away?

 

[cr1ssy82]

Hi beachbunny,

I interviewed April 11th actually and I called the admissions office a week later to find out approx. when I would hear something back and they told me about 6-8 weeks... but that obviously wasn't the case in my situation. But I still think that you are right on target though.. cuz someone else I know heard back from them after 9 weeks!! I know, I know it's a long time but try not to think about it or worry too much.. since I wasn't expecting to hear anything til about mid-May I tried my best to push it out of my head and was completely shocked when I got the letter this weekend...

Also, I'm not sure if this has anything to do with it but I was offered medprep. Since the program starts June 1st they probably sent out my letter a little sooner to give me a little time to prepare myself for this... just my thoughts! Either way, I know waiting sucks but I'm sure you'll hear something soon.. G'luck!!


Oh and gobiggreen,

I think medprep is for 'special' students.. yes that's right I'm special!! 😎 No.. I'm only kiddin' I think it's geared towards economically disadvantaged and/or minority students.. so unless you fall into that category then I guess it doesn't apply to you. Hopefully I'll have a chance to meet most of you before school starts though because I am planning on going to the May-social. Hope to see you there gobi!!!

-Crys

Congrats on your acceptance! I'm still waiting for mine 😉 ....
I was just wondering when you interviewed? I'm trying to get an idea of where they are in notifying people. I interviewed at the end of March and the admissions person told us 4 weeks....and now I'm hearing 8!!! Figured I'd ask you and try to get an idea of how far along they are in the process......thanks!!!

 

[jellibelli]

Hi everyone.

I just received snail mail from nycom giving us read-only access to nycom's web board. http://meet.nyit.edu/~2010. There doesn't seem much yet, but check your mail! I don't know if I should just post the username and password here, so just PM me for now.

😛

 

[jellibelli]

Here's the housing information that is available as of right now, May 8, 2006 @ 1:02 pm.

1. ROSLYN HEIGHTS: 1 BEDROOM/ PRIVATE ENTRANCE Weekly Rent $135
Private Bath, Fully furnished, Driveway Parking Includes Heat & Electricity
CALL CATHY: 516 621-5232

2. GLEN COVE:1 BEDROOM APT. for Rent / Private Entrance $900 per month
CALL CAROLYN 516 759-2012 or 516 313-4063

3. GLEN COVE:1 BEDROOM APT. for Rent, 2nd FLOOR of House $1,050
Private Entrance and Parking NO SMOKERS / NO PETS
CALL MRS. BARWICK 516 676-4422

4. ROSLYN: 1 BEDROOM Available… 3 other students living in house $500
Private driveway, bath and AC, Cable, Internet, use of kitchen and laundry
CALL MRS. BUCHMAN 516 627-4672

5. BAYVILLE: 2 BEDROOM HOUSE… Fully furnished, newly renovated $1,200
SEASONAL RENTAL: August – May/June plus utilities and heat
CALL ELEANOR 516 330-3585 741-3849 NO SMOKERS / NO PETS

6. PORT WASHINGTON: Houses and APTS./ Rent as low as $650 pp
CALL BARRY 516 655-5241
• 7 Bedroom/ 5 Bathroom House for Rent/Parking
• 5 Bedroom/ 3 Bathrooms “ “ “
• 4 Bedroom/ 3 Bathrooms Duplex for rent/Parking
• 2 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom Apartment/Parking

7. NORTH BELLMORE: RENT $750.00, UTILITIES INCLUDED
Unfurnished STUDIO APT., 1 Bath, Eat-in-Kitchen, Cable, AC, Private Entrance
On street parking NO SMOKING/ NO PETS
CALL DENISE 516 804-0706

I hope you guys are well!

 

[jellibelli]

More stuff. Just copying and pasting everything that is available right now.


1. EAST MEADOW: HOUSE or ROOM to Rent $650 + (4 to 5 people share)
4 Bedroom /2 Bathroom Large eat in kitchen with 32 almond cabinets
Available as a Room for Rent which includes all utilities (heat hot water electric)
Parking , A/C, Cable and use of big yard .
CALL DINA Cell # 631 902-9218 or contact ( between 9 to 4 ) 631 756-4196.

2. EAST MEADOW: Basement APARTMENT for Rent $750
Large studio apartment with Full Kitchen & Bathroom, Private entrance.
Your own thermostat. Private parking & yard. Utilities included.
CALL DINA…same as above CELL# 631 902-9218 or 631 756-4196 .

3. LEVITTOWN: 1 BEDROOM STUDIO APARTMENT $800
Apartment FULLY furnished, Private entrance, 1 Bath, Full Eat in Kitchen, Utilities
included. Cable TV, A/C, Parking on street, 20 minute commute to NYCOM, close to
public transportation & LIRR, walking distance to shopping/laundromat. NON-SMOKER
CALL LINDA: 516-622-5350.

4. BAYVILLE: 2 BEDROOM COTTAGE for RENT $1250/month
(UTILITIES not included) Available Mid August…Fully Furnished: Living Rm/Dining Rm
Combo, EIK, 1Full Bath, Study Room, BBQ, Just steps from beach
9 month lease required NO SMOKERS/ NO PETS
CONTACT FRANCIS: (516) 333-5928 or (516) 628-2344

5. BAYSIDE: 3 BEDROOM DUPLEX APT in 2 family house $1850/month +utilities
• 2 1/2 baths
• Dishwasher / Washer/Dryer
• Alarm system / Quiet location
• Carpeted and freshly painted
• Parking on the street and about 20 minutes from the school
• Available immediately
• CALL Ronny Berlin [email protected] 718-225-3026






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6. HICKSVILLE 5 Bedroom/2 Bath Home $600/month and share utilities ($50-70/month)
3 BEDROOMS AVAILABLE: Washer /dryer, dishwasher, Garage/driveway parking access. Currently occupied by a 4th year NYCOM OMM fellow which will be a great resource for incoming students!
Share utilities (oil, electricity, cable/wireless internet/phone). Spacious rooms
approximately 11x12 and there's tons of storage room!
The house is located 10 minutes from NYCOM…
- 5 minutes from all highways (LIE, Northern State, Southern State, Wantagh Pkwy)
- 10 Minutes from the three major malls/restaurants (Roosevelt Field Mall, Source
Mall, Broadway Mall, Cheescake Factory, PF Changs...)
- 5 Minutes from the Hicksville Train Station for easy access to Manhattan and
Brooklyn!
- Close proximity to many of the NYCOM affiliated hospital (I have lived here
since I was a 1st year...throughout my 3rd and 4th year rotations too!)
Looking for nice, clean tenants to move in anytime in June, July or August- you choose your move-in date!
CONTACT HALA ASAP at [email protected] or 516.749.3910 (cell)
4/28/06

6. SEA CLIFF: 1 BEDROOM APT./Eat-In-Kitchen $1,250/month Inc. Utilities
Responsible INDIVIDUAL with integrity and respect for personal property and
other people to rent an apartment in quaint Victorian Village of Sea Cliff.
Private Bathroom, Sitting room, and Study/Den.
Off street parking with garage for storage. (10 minute commute to school).
Quiet neighborhood. Available July 1st, 2006.
CONTACT YVETTE Rannou at 516-759-2647
5/1/06

8. GLEN COVE: 2 BEDROOM Apartment/ Rent $1,575 plus Utilities
2nd Floor of 2 Family House: 1 Full Bath, Livingroom, Kitchen, Dishwasher, Refrigerator,
1 Car Garage with Driveway Parking. Washer & Dryer hook up, Storage space and Porch.
Available July 1, 2006
CALL NANCY(owner) (516) 671-2635 or E-mail [email protected]
5/1/06

9. GLEN COVE: 1 BEDROOM for rent in a 3 BEDROOM APARTMENT $700/month
Available June 5 2006. Own bathroom, spacious, 2 closets, quiet, perfect
place to study, 10 minutes from NYCOM, share electricity, cable, telephone,
and internet. Plenty of parking on the streets and close to the beach.
You'll be sharing the apartment with 2 second year students that can help
and guide you through your first year. Moving out on June 3rd and rent starts on
June 10, so you have a week to move in.
CALL (516) 801-4617, ASK FOR MARINA,TANYA OR CECIL.
5/3/06


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10. SEA CLIFF: 3 ROOM APT. with Private Entrance, Furnished/Unfurnished $1000
Includes utilities and laundry. Use of Kitchen, Victorian House near swimming, boating and town. Japanese garden in front and back. Available as of May 8th
CALL E. WILLA HAAS (516) 676-0939

11. SEA CLIFF: ROOM for Rent in Victorian House $550 /Month, Includes utilities
Furnished or Unfurnished, Kitchen and Laundry privileges, A/C, Japanese gardens, patio and porch. Near Sea Cliff Ave. and the beach. Available as of May 8th
CALL E. WILLA HAAS (516) 676-0939

12. GLEN COVE - 1 Bedroom: 2nd Floor of House $1000/ Includes utilities and cable
Bathroom, Living room and EIK. Quiet residential neighborhood. Ten minutes from NYIT.
Non-smoker only. Available July 1
CALL Debbie at (516) 676-0310 (home) or (516) 236-2186 (cell) anytime

 

[jellibelli]

Mad props (is that the saying?) to Shannon because she got the ball rolling. 😛

P.S. When checking out apartments, always bring someone with you. Applies to both guys and girls, but especially girls.

 

[beastmaster]

read-only access to nycom's web board .... I don't know if I should just post the username and password here

Probably not a good idea......

 

[lilzelda]

Hey in the letter with the web board id, did ur letter tell u that u had to attend some mandatory workshops, am I in med prep but i just don't know it?

 

[nvshelat]

Hey in the letter with the web board id, did ur letter tell u that u had to attend some mandatory workshops, am I in med prep but i just don't know it?

Mine told me the same - I think it's a generic letter thats sent out to all. I'm guessing they just really want us to attend orientation stuff.

 

[HunterGatherer]

Hey in the letter with the web board id, did ur letter tell u that u had to attend some mandatory workshops, am I in med prep but i just don't know it?

fron reading the letter it seems that they are talking about workshops during orientation. It seems you would have gotten a letter about medprep instead of an acceptance letter if you are given the medprep conditional acceptance.
read post #11 by mohammed.r

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=179166&page=1&pp=25&highlight=medprep

 

[Marimba82]

I'm curious as to what the rest of you are doing about the suggested meningitis vaccine. On the immunization form we received soon after acceptance, you have to either state the date you had the vaccination done or waive your right to the meningitis shot.

I don't want to waive my right -- I would like to get it -- but the cheapest I could find is through the Travel Medicine clinic at the hospital where I work and it's $150 and insurance does NOT cover this at all. (same thing if I get it done through my primary care doc)

Are the rest of you getting the meningitis vaccine? If so, how much did you pay for it? And if not, why did you decide to forego it?

Just looking for advice before i blow the $150 🙂

thanks!

 

[PlasticMan]

I'm curious as to what the rest of you are doing about the suggested meningitis vaccine. On the immunization form we received soon after acceptance, you have to either state the date you had the vaccination done or waive your right to the meningitis shot.

I don't want to waive my right -- I would like to get it -- but the cheapest I could find is through the Travel Medicine clinic at the hospital where I work and it's $150 and insurance does NOT cover this at all. (same thing if I get it done through my primary care doc)

Are the rest of you getting the meningitis vaccine? If so, how much did you pay for it? And if not, why did you decide to forego it?

Just looking for advice before i blow the $150 🙂

thanks!

Insurance doesn't cover? Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaa? 😱

 

[Marimba82]

Insurance doesn't cover? Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaa? 😱

That's what *I* said too!! 😱

No, they don't cover it..... Not even a % of it, not even a discount. Isn't that annoying?? It's considered an elective vaccination (not required) so I guess that's why.

And I work for a MAJOR medical school/hospital/health system! I have really good coverage for everything else and even THEN they don't cover this...... 😡

Forgot to mention, I called the NYCOM clinic # listed on the immunization form -- they don't even offer the meningitis shot!! Neither do the free immunization clinics around NYC run by the DOH.... 😕

 

[HunterGatherer]

Forgot to mention, I called the NYCOM clinic # listed on the immunization form -- they don't even offer the meningitis shot!! Neither do the free immunization clinics around NYC run by the DOH.... 😕

sucks. I spent an hour looking into this and found out the same. The mayor signed some damn thing saying we should be notified of dangers of meningitis and then does not bother to have it included in vaccinations in clinics. My school's health clinic claims it can be had for $75 from the CDC travel web page. I called some of them and the cheapest I found was $110. I emailed the director my undergrad clinic to locate a clinic that offers it for $75.

 

[Marimba82]

sucks. I spent an hour looking into this and found out the same. The mayor signed some damn thing saying we should be notified of dangers of meningitis and then does not bother to have it included in vaccinations in clinics. My school's health clinic claims it can be had for $75 from the CDC travel web page. I called some of them and the cheapest I found was $110. I emailed the director my undergrad clinic to locate a clinic that offers it for $75.

WOW! Where is this clinic....? At your undergrad school?

 

[HunterGatherer]

WOW! Where is this clinic....? At your undergrad school?

please understand that my undergrad Hunter College in NY claims on their immunization forms that the CDC Travel site has vaccines available for $75. There are about 25 clinics and calling 5 of them the cheapest I found was $110 so I emailed the head of my clinic to see if they know any in particular that I should call.

The CDC clinic page. look under Private Travel Medicine Clinic Sources:
http://www.cdc.gov/travel/travel_clinics.htm

I'm going to class now so I'm going to walk into the health clinic to see if anyone knows.

 

[Let's do D.O.]

Following is the email sent to current students about tuition increase. I received a forwarded copy via my friend.
Thought you might like to know.

####################################

Dear Students:

You will be receiving your tuition bills shortly, which will reflect a tuition increase of 6% from $33,654. to $35,673., plus fees, effective July 1, 2006.

The schedule of fees remains the same as last year without any increases.

If you have specific financial aid questions please contact the NYCOM office of financial aid at 516-686-7960.

 

[Let's do D.O.]

Following is the budget for the class of 2009 (in case you want to know).

#####################################

Dear Student,



In order to help you budget for the 2006-07 academic year, the NYCOM Office of Financial Aid would like to provide you with the following breakdown of your cost of education:



Tuition for second year
$35,673

Activity fee
$250

Health care fee
$100

Life/disability fee
$126

Lab fee
$125

New technology fee
$250

Simulated patient fee
$500

Subtotal A
$37,024

Med/dental insurance
$3,719

Subtotal B
$40,743




Books/supplies
$2,050

Diagnostic equipment
$800

Uniforms
$125

National boards
$475

Traveling to boards
$100

Subtotal C
$3,550

Subtotal D
$44,293




Total expenses
$44,293

Living expenses for students living with parent(s)
$14,132

Living expenses for students living away from parent(s)
$21,972




Total cost of education with parent(s)
$58,245

Total cost of education away from parent(s)
$66,265




If you have any questions please feel free to contact me or stop by the Office of Financial Aid.

 

[peaches1718]

Hi everyone,

My name is Sandy and I will be joining you guys this Fall. I just wanted to introduce myself. I'm 25 from Brooklyn, NY and graduated from SUNY at Stony Brook (Biochemistry, Women's Studies) in May '02. Worked two years doing HIV/AIDS research at Cornell Med. Currently finishing my MPH in Epidemiology at George Washington University. Look foward to meeting all of you. 🙂

 

[Let's do D.O.]

Hi everyone,

My name is Sandy and I will be joining you guys this Fall. I just wanted to introduce myself. I'm 25 from Brooklyn, NY and graduated from SUNY at Stony Brook (Biochemistry, Women's Studies) in May '02. Worked two years doing HIV/AIDS research at Cornell Med. Currently finishing my MPH in Epidemiology at George Washington University. Look foward to meeting all of you. 🙂

Welcome Sandy. See you on August 21st.

 

[PlasticMan]

Hi everyone,

My name is Sandy and I will be joining you guys this Fall. I just wanted to introduce myself. I'm 25 from Brooklyn, NY and graduated from SUNY at Stony Brook (Biochemistry, Women's Studies) in May '02. Worked two years doing HIV/AIDS research at Cornell Med. Currently finishing my MPH in Epidemiology at George Washington University. Look foward to meeting all of you. 🙂

Welcome, next get together is in about a week from now!

 

[peaches1718]

Welcome, next get together is in about a week from now!

Sorry, I will still be in DC finishing my thesis. 🙁

 

[gentlekev]

2 BR Apt in Glen Head - need a roommate
Female NYCOM student looking for a female roommate.
One bedroom available in a two bedroom apartment, sharing with a 2nd year NYCOM student. It is located in Glen Head, 5-10 minutes drive from NYCOM, with a shopping mall one block away. The apartment has one large living room, bathroom, kitchen, parking lot, and private entrance. The available bedroom is 12ft x 13ft. The rent is $800, utility included, starting July 1st.
The roommate is clean and like quietness.

Please contact Kevin
[email protected]
Home: 516-671-2194
Cell: 718-666-5670

 

[NUKid]

Hey guys,

I look forward to seeing some of you this saturday in New Hyde Park. I have a question about financial aide and renting an apartment. With the amount of loans we will borrow per year, say you get the max amount without any private loans; how much can one plan on spending on rent if loans will be their only source of "income". I have been looking around but am not sure how much I will be able to afford and I see that living is somewhat expensive in the long island area. Any suggestions would be most appreciated!

Thanks,

NUKid

 

[HunterGatherer]

say you get the max amount without any private loans; how much can one plan on spending on rent if loans will be their only source of "income".

you would not be going to NYCOM in a couple of years.

The stafford loans(unsub and sub combined) is just enough to pay for our tuition for 1-2 years. Then we will need private loans to cover the projected increases. If you have nobody to pay your rent (family, spouse, etc.) You will need to take private loans or use savings to pay for housing. This is one reason that the financial aid rep told our interview group "If you have bad credit then NYCOM is not the school for you". Sorry, NYCOM is expensive just like NY.

 

[docdoc2727]

hey....i was just wondering which lender is better for grad plus loan....anybody have some info/favor?

 

[noonday]

speaking of loans/aid...

i've taken care of all the other stuff, but have yet to hear from fin aid, though my fafsa's in. should i call? should i be trying to actively get loans at this point?

advice appreciated...

 

[yasha83]

speaking of loans/aid...

i've taken care of all the other stuff, but have yet to hear from fin aid, though my fafsa's in. should i call? should i be trying to actively get loans at this point?

advice appreciated...

I sent in all my fin. aid. paperwork some time ago, and also signed the online MPN. I got in touch with the office and they let me know that once they have your FAFSA along with the stuff mentioned above, all you can really do is wait until you get your fin. aid. award letter in the mail, some time in July. So if you have done this, now its in their hands. This long of a wait worries me a bit too, so I plan on checking up witht he office every once in a while to make sure there is nothing else for me to do, but that's only because I am (a) paranoid (android).

 

[PlasticMan]

I sent in all my fin. aid. paperwork some time ago, and also signed the online MPN. I got in touch with the office and they let me know that once they have your FAFSA along with the stuff mentioned above, all you can really do is wait until you get your fin. aid. award letter in the mail, some time in July. So if you have done this, now its in their hands. This long of a wait worries me a bit too, so I plan on checking up witht he office every once in a while to make sure there is nothing else for me to do, but that's only because I am (a) paranoid (android).

Radiohead reference? 😎

 

[NUKid]

But what about the grad plus loan, that is an alternative to private loans, so could that be used to cover housing expenses? I have no problem with private loans but would want to avoid them if possible...if not possible then I guess there is nothing I can do. I'm just trying to figure out how much I could afford for rent?? I realize that may be a personal issue depending on savings and such but without any major savings, how can you go about figuring out a good rent range?


Thanks Hunter!

you would not be going to NYCOM in a couple of years.

The stafford loans(unsub and sub combined) is just enough to pay for our tuition for 1-2 years. Then we will need private loans to cover the projected increases. If you have nobody to pay your rent (family, spouse, etc.) You will need to take private loans or use savings to pay for housing. This is one reason that the financial aid rep told our interview group "If you have bad credit then NYCOM is not the school for you". Sorry, NYCOM is expensive just like NY.

 

[HunterGatherer]

check out posts #365-#366 for ideas on rent prices.

I'm clueless on private loans.

 

[endAIDScom]

I'm leaving for all of June and July on June 4th, and I would like to find a roommate by June 1st.

NO ONE will be able to beat your 2 minute commute or the ease of use. You will spend more time waiting for the stop light than the rest of your drive to school combined. 😛

I live at 16 Walnut St in Greenvale. Near the corner of Greenvale and Glen Cove Blvd

Pathmark grocery store and Starbucks? 1 block walk. 👍
School Pub (the Barefoot Peddler)? 1 Block walk. 👍
Kinkos and Post office? 1 Block walk. 👍
Good mechanic and Greenvale LIRR station? Park in front of your house and walk 3 blocks. 👍

It's one room in a two bedroom, a little of small, but adorable. Rent is $650 including gas. It's a year lease that starts July 1st.

Ideally I'm looking for a gal (don’t worry, I have a girlfriend), but I might settle for one of you super clean male types. No pets, no smoking, no mudwrestling, no trouble. Ideally no TV either, but that’s negotiable as I’m not around a whole lot except to sleep anyway.

Call me (516 669.6462) for your free tour.

-D

Daniel Murphy OMS-I
Class of 2009 Academic Affairs Representative
SOMA International Health Representative
AMSA Health Policy Representative
516-669-6462 (C)

"you must treat your patient's social condition..."
-William Anderson DO

 

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Hi everyone,
I'm new to the forum...just decided on NYCOM for the Fall. Going a bit crazy over this financial info stuff...just filled out FAFSA today. I heard that T.H.E. as a lender is a good option for both private and Stafford...anyone have any thoughts on this? Their website is www.northstar.org. They claim to have no fees on Stafford and private. Any help you guys can provide will be appreciated.
THank you!

Nishanie

I use T.H.E. as my lenderand I love them. Best deal on the market, non-profit and very good customer service by little old ladies with Fargo accents. It is rumored that you can't use them at NYCOM, but just make sure you ask to talk to Tom when you call F.A. and he will set you up. I think my reimbursment check took about 1 day longer to come than my friends using the preffered lenders.

 

[nwg331]

I use T.H.E. as my lenderand I love them. Best deal on the market, non-profit and very good customer service by little old ladies with Fargo accents. It is rumored that you can't use them at NYCOM, but just make sure you ask to talk to Tom when you call F.A. and he will set you up. I think my reimbursment check took about 1 day longer to come than my friends using the preffered lenders.

Thanks for the info!! And what a wonderful photo you have 🙂 My bf has the t-shirt. Best rock photo ever.

 

[HunterGatherer]

Thanks for the info!! And what a wonderful photo you have 🙂 My bf has the t-shirt. Best rock photo ever.

I could not figure out if that is an AIDS poster, some guy playing hockey or some demon. WTF is it?

 

[SF83]

Whoch lenders are you guys using?

 

[HunterGatherer]

Loans are making my head hurt. I plan to consolidate my undergrad loans by this Friday since the deadline is coming up. I went with NYCOM for stafford loans.

 

[PlasticMan]

Loans are making my head hurt. I plan to consolidate my undergrad loans by this Friday since the deadline is coming up. I went with NYCOM for stafford loans.

If you consolidate them, can they still be deferred while you're in school? Or will you have to start making payments on them right away?

 

[PlasticMan]

I'm looking at the grad plus area of the site they gave us. It wasn't available before. It says on there that Edamerica has a fixed rate of 7.5%! That seems to be too good to be true when compared to the 8.5% of bank of america or nellie mae. Does Edamerica look like the best one to choose? I'm thinking there must be some catch...