UT Houston Class of 2009! part 01

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Brain said:
Anyone know if the patches for the white coats are always kept in stock at the bookstore, or do we need to order it? I think I'm just going to buy a coat elsewhere and sew the patch on myself to make sure I get the right size.
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The new bookstore has a ton of white coats with the new patches already on them. I'm sure they have plenty of extras there too, but you might want to call and make sure.

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Went by the bookstore today and got my coat and patch. The coats are a lot cheaper to buy seperately and just get the patch and sew it on yourself. They have the patches under the register.. just ask for one. I think the patches were around 4.50 or so. Hope that helps.
 
I just got my fin aid award...and whoever said 31,348 was on the money. Hey, does anybody know what the origination fee is for these loans, like stafford. I know they take out some percentage as an origination fee but have no idea what it is.
 
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Keberson said:
I just got my fin aid award...and whoever said 31,348 was on the money. Hey, does anybody know what the origination fee is for these loans, like stafford. I know they take out some percentage as an origination fee but have no idea what it is.
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Most are 3% origination fee. However, you can find a lender that does NOT make you pay the fees. Try Bank of America. Go to the fin. aid website, look under lenders webpage, and click on bank of america. No fees. Hope this helps.
 
also be careful of the pellwood loan or whatever it is called. it is 9% interest so try not to take it. its only like $3k anyways.
 
Still no financial aid award :( However, I was able to view my bill. Don't worry, it's not due until August and hopefully everyone's financial aid will have been determined by then.
 
::Seabass:: said:
also be careful of the pellwood loan or whatever it is called. it is 9% interest so try not to take it. its only like $3k anyways.
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do you mean Ellwood....
 
lol, yes, I think :)
 
Just got an e-mail notifying me of my first year match. Did you guys get it too?
 
nope,not yet anyways.

what is a first year match anyway?
 
Keberson said:
nope,not yet anyways.

what is a first year match anyway?
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I think it's a big sib/little sib program where you're paired up with someone who has just finished their first year. They're supposed to be available for questions, advice, and possibly handing down books.
 
I've been in contact with my match since the beginning of the summer. She has been a GREAT resource! :D
 
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FYI: I called the FinAid office today to check on my app. My app was in on February 8th (FAFSA downloaded April 4th), they said that was really early, and that they probably wouldn't have my package until July. They said to call them if I hadn't seen it by July 7th.

They also said that the calculation they are using for living expenses for MS1's is $1,754 per month for 10 months for a total of $17, 540. Since someone else posted that the total is $31, 348, and since our bills on UTLink say that tuition and fees is $11, 608, I am guessing that the number for books and equipment is $2200 (=31348-11608-17540). Anybody got different numbers?


Questions:
Has anyone already done enough research to say who is the best lender off the list on the finaid website, based on rates and terms, etc.?

If you do your loans through Bank One on the TG Loans-by-Web site, is that going to be through the AAMC MedLoans program also?

Is the lender list on TG Loans-by-Web site the same as that on the school finaid site?

Thanks
 
I finalized arrangements for my house yesterday. I am very excited. It is a 6 year old 4BR in the Silverlake neighborhood in Pearland for $1000 a month. I am married with a baby, so this will work out great. Plus, I only had to down $500, and they are letting me move in the last week of July without having to pay rent until August 15th when our loans come in. How sweet is that! I found the place through craigslist.org.
 
DeepCowboy said:
I finalized arrangements for my house yesterday. I am very excited. It is a 6 year old 4BR in the Silverlake neighborhood in Pearland for $1000 a month. I am married with a baby, so this will work out great. Plus, I only had to down $500, and they are letting me move in the last week of July without having to pay rent until August 15th when our loans come in. How sweet is that! I found the place through craigslist.org.
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which neighborhood in silverlakes? My parents live out there in waterbury estates and it seems to be a good place to get away from the city and have kids. Very suburban :)
 
Got my finaid package today (postmarked June 21)! Does anyone know if we can have the entire amount of our financial aid (or at least the Fall portion) direct deposited into a bank account, and then pay the tuition using a credit card -opposed to the financial aid office taking out the money for tuition first, then giving us the rest? I could make some quick cash from my credit card's rebate program this way.
 
Stitch626 said:
Got my finaid package today (postmarked June 21)! Does anyone know if we can have the entire amount of our financial aid (or at least the Fall portion) direct deposited into a bank account, and then pay the tuition using a credit card -opposed to the financial aid office taking out the money for tuition first, then giving us the rest? I could make some quick cash from my credit card's rebate program this way.
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I think you can pay right now with Visa or Mastercard on UTLink.
 
relema said:
which neighborhood in silverlakes? My parents live out there in waterbury estates and it seems to be a good place to get away from the city and have kids. Very suburban :)
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I think the neighborhood is Southwyck, but I'm not sure. My parents actually looked at the place, I am in Connecticut.
 
Stitch626 said:
Got my finaid package today (postmarked June 21)! Does anyone know if we can have the entire amount of our financial aid (or at least the Fall portion) direct deposited into a bank account, and then pay the tuition using a credit card -opposed to the financial aid office taking out the money for tuition first, then giving us the rest? I could make some quick cash from my credit card's rebate program this way.
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you certainly can...im finishing up a degree at UTHouston and I've done this several times...just pay at UTLINK and they'll direct depost it after you've set it up (call the financial aid office or bursar's office to set dd up). If you don't have direct deposit, then they'll cut you a check.
 
MadameLULU said:
you certainly can...im finishing up a degree at UTHouston and I've done this several times...just pay at UTLINK and they'll direct depost it after you've set it up (call the financial aid office or bursar's office to set dd up). If you don't have direct deposit, then they'll cut you a check.
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I just learned today that in order to pay for my tuition by credit card, I would have to pay BEFORE I receive my finanical aid check. Unfortunately I don't have an extra $5364.90 laying around :( Oh well, it was worth a try.
 
Brain said:
Just got an e-mail notifying me of my first year match. Did you guys get it too?
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Hey I just got mine too....are we supposed to contact them or are they supposed to contact us?

just wondering...
 
I've been in contact with my 2nd year and they contacted me...but I bet it goes both ways! :)
 
Stitch626 said:
I just learned today that in order to pay for my tuition by credit card, I would have to pay BEFORE I receive my finanical aid check. Unfortunately I don't have an extra $5364.90 laying around :( Oh well, it was worth a try.
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you can sign up to pay quarterly on UTLink. it is listed in the FA section under 'other' right beneath where you select if you want insurance for your family. then you only owe $2500ish each quarter.

just pay by credit card the week before the FA comes through, you won't receive your bill before the money comes into your account.

work the system! ;)
 
I was wondering if anybody if anybody could help me out. We are charged more for tuition in the fall (via installment plan) than in the spring yet we are given less money (at least I am) in the Fall. WHY!?? this is stupid. :mad:

Also...anybody who has recieved a scholarship from the med school...do you get all your money at once in the Fall or is it broken up between the two semesters. I am hoping to get it all at once (some fin aid lady said this would happen though I doubt she knew for sure) so that it will lessen the blow of paying more for the first installment of tuition.

anybody know? thanks alot. :)
 
First of all, on UTLink my financial aid has not been determined, is this unusual?

Second, once your financial aid is determined how do you get that money and is your tuition automatically deducted from it?

Third, I received a scholarship, but there's nothing on UTLink that mentions it, is this normal? Also does anyone know for sure how it's dispersed?

Fourth, I'd like to be able to use a cash back rewards credit card to pay for my tuition. Does anyone know of a good card like this that I could apply for? And, how to do make sure that I get to put my tuition on the card and be able to use my financial aid rewards to pay the credit card bill?

Thanks to anyone that can help out. I feel a little in the dark on all this stuff.
 
Keberson said:
I was wondering if anybody if anybody could help me out. We are charged more for tuition in the fall (via installment plan) than in the spring yet we are given less money (at least I am) in the Fall. WHY!?? this is stupid. :mad:

Also...anybody who has recieved a scholarship from the med school...do you get all your money at once in the Fall or is it broken up between the two semesters. I am hoping to get it all at once (some fin aid lady said this would happen though I doubt she knew for sure) so that it will lessen the blow of paying more for the first installment of tuition.

anybody know? thanks alot. :)
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The finan aid lady told me that I would get my scholarship as a paper check (separate from your financial aid check) and that it should be able for pick-up on the 22nd floor the first day of class. So it shouldn't be broken up in two payments, unless they arranged something special for you. Because of this, I'm receiving more money in the Fall.

That's weird that they would charge you more money for tuition in the Fall. If you go to the Bursar's office (which is maybe 20 feet from the Finan aid desk - to the right), you can get a written statement of your tuition bill. Mine was split down the middle with Fall & Spring tuition being the same.

EDIT: Oops...my tuition isn't the same for both semesters. There's only a $40 difference though.
 
ccstevem said:
First of all, on UTLink my financial aid has not been determined, is this unusual?

Second, once your financial aid is determined how do you get that money and is your tuition automatically deducted from it?

Third, I received a scholarship, but there's nothing on UTLink that mentions it, is this normal? Also does anyone know for sure how it's dispersed?

Fourth, I'd like to be able to use a cash back rewards credit card to pay for my tuition. Does anyone know of a good card like this that I could apply for? And, how to do make sure that I get to put my tuition on the card and be able to use my financial aid rewards to pay the credit card bill?

Thanks to anyone that can help out. I feel a little in the dark on all this stuff.
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I talked with the financial aid office last Friday so maybe I can help you out.

1) I'm not sure, but the financial aid lady I spoke with told me that, by chance, I was one of the first applications processed and my award wasn't mailed to me until June 21. I'd call and ask.

2) Well, I would go into the financial aid office first and sign all the forms you need to (Master Promissary Notes and Truth in Lending statements for any loans awards by the school). You will have to find a lender for your subsidized/unsubsidized Stafford loans. The lender might be a bank, credit union, or a loan service. You then need to sign up for an installment plan - this determines whether you will be billed once, twice, or quarterly throughout the year. You can do this at the Bursar's office. They suggested the two payment plan (with 4 payments you might forget one). After everything is set up (don't forget to go to the loan-by-web website on the UTH financial aid website and notify the school of your lender), your finan aid check will be given to you - most likely 7-10 days before school starts. Tuition for the two installment plan will be due on Aug 12 and Jan 2. Like tution, your financial aid check will be split in two. When you're awarded your package, the dispersement schedule with $$ amounts will be listed.

3) The scholarship should be available for pick-up from the financial aid office (22nd floor in UTC building - it's the really tall one on Fannin) on the first day of class. The scholarship should show up on UT Link (under financial aid tab) once your award has been determined.

4) As Seabass pointed out earlier, you can charge your tuition by credit card before you receive your finan aid. I have a Citi Dividend Platinum MasterCard which gives back %1 on ALL purchases, with a max refund of $300. I just called to increase my credit line and so by charging my Fall tuition, I should get over $50 back. Free Money!!!!woohoo. That's about the best card out there. I know of other cards that say they give %1 back, but it's actually a pro-rated system in which they first give you %0.5 back. When you reach certain amount, say like $15000, THEN they'll give %1 back.
In order to make sure your tuition gets paid by credit card before your financial aid check automatically pays for your tuition, the financial aid office suggested that you pay (by credit card) before Aug1.

Let me know if I said something incorrect. Didn't mean to post so long, maybe I should stop being so glib (like Matt Lauer :p ).
 
Stitch626 said:
I talked with the financial aid office last Friday so maybe I can help you out.

1) I'm not sure, but the financial aid lady I spoke with told me that, by chance, I was one of the first applications processed and my award wasn't mailed to me until June 21. I'd call and ask.

2) Well, I would go into the financial aid office first and sign all the forms you need to (Master Promissary Notes and Truth in Lending statements for any loans awards by the school). You will have to find a lender for your subsidized/unsubsidized Stafford loans. The lender might be a bank, credit union, or a loan service. You then need to sign up for an installment plan - this determines whether you will be billed once, twice, or quarterly throughout the year. You can do this at the Bursar's office. They suggested the two payment plan (with 4 payments you might forget one). After everything is set up (don't forget to go to the loan-by-web website on the UTH financial aid website and notify the school of your lender), your finan aid check will be given to you - most likely 7-10 days before school starts. Tuition for the two installment plan will be due on Aug 12 and Jan 2. Like tution, your financial aid check will be split in two. When you're awarded your package, the dispersement schedule with $$ amounts will be listed.

3) The scholarship should be available for pick-up from the financial aid office (22nd floor in UTC building - it's the really tall one on Fannin) on the first day of class. The scholarship should show up on UT Link (under financial aid tab) once your award has been determined.

4) As Seabass pointed out earlier, you can charge your tuition by credit card before you receive your finan aid. I have a Citi Dividend Platinum MasterCard which gives back %1 on ALL purchases, with a max refund of $300. I just called to increase my credit line and so by charging my Fall tuition, I should get over $50 back. Free Money!!!!woohoo. That's about the best card out there. I know of other cards that say they give %1 back, but it's actually a pro-rated system in which they first give you %0.5 back. When you reach certain amount, say like $15000, THEN they'll give %1 back.
In order to make sure your tuition gets paid by credit card before your financial aid check automatically pays for your tuition, the financial aid office suggested that you pay (by credit card) before Aug1.

Let me know if I said something incorrect. Didn't mean to post so long, maybe I should stop being so glib (like Matt Lauer :p ).
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The long post was great. Thank you for the help, that makes things much more clear now.
 
relema said:
which neighborhood in silverlakes? My parents live out there in waterbury estates and it seems to be a good place to get away from the city and have kids. Very suburban :)
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The neighborhood is actually Emerald Point, found out today.
 
Hi Everyone!

I was just ACCEPTED to UTH! Hope to meet alot of you sometime soon!

I can't believe classes are about to start in August! EEk! :)
 
hey peeps, don't know if you guys have found UTMed or if they told you about it. you can order your exam CD here and get an account for the uthmed.com site that is something a guy from my class put together.
 
txkiwieyes said:
Hi Everyone!

I was just ACCEPTED to UTH! Hope to meet alot of you sometime soon!

I can't believe classes are about to start in August! EEk! :)
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Congrats!!! Welcome to the class!
 
txkiwieyes said:
Hi Everyone!

I was just ACCEPTED to UTH! Hope to meet alot of you sometime soon!

I can't believe classes are about to start in August! EEk! :)
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That's awesome!!! I've been following the waitlist thread hoping some of you guys would hear some good news. Congrats and welcome!
 
txkiwieyes said:
Hi Everyone!

I was just ACCEPTED to UTH! Hope to meet alot of you sometime soon!

I can't believe classes are about to start in August! EEk! :)
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Congratulations! Welcome to our class! See ya in August.
 
Hey guys!

I am now a Houstonian. I moved today! I'm very excited, now just to unpack.

P.S. - Do y'all know if we are supposed to dress up in costume at the retreat?
 
Hey everyone..

I also moved to Houston today. It's been such a hectic day trying to unpack everything and get it all set up. Time Warner has been a nightmare though. They were supposed to be here early in the day.. but when I called around 3 they said the guy said he had come but noone was there.. (which isn't true because we never left).. and the customer service rep said the next available day wouldn't be until July 15 .. so now i'm stuck without any cable or internet in my apartment.. I wasn't too thrilled with that. Besides that.. I'm happy to be in Houston! ;)
 
Valtry said:
Hey guys!

I am now a Houstonian. I moved today! I'm very excited, now just to unpack.

P.S. - Do y'all know if we are supposed to dress up in costume at the retreat?
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Yeah, I got an email on that indicating that we should get a costume. But I am kinda confused about that. :confused: What kind of costume? What is the event that we will wear a costume to? Can somebody elaborate on that?
 
RangerD said:
Yeah, I got an email on that indicating that we should get a costume. But I am kinda confused about that. :confused: What kind of costume? What is the event that we will wear a costume to? Can somebody elaborate on that?
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the party the night of the retreat. my year it was vegas and last year it was the 80s, don't know what it is this year. they have a dance floor, drinks, and all the first year professors come out and run casino style games (poker, blackjack, etc.)
 
Hey guys!

Do you know which apartments have a Shuttle to the Med Center??
I hear parking is pretty expensive.

So far I know that Parque View, and the Gates have UT Shuttles... any others with Washer/Dryer??

Thanks for the Congrats! Can't wait to meet ya'll at the retreat! ;)
 
txkiwieyes said:
Hey guys!

Do you know which apartments have a Shuttle to the Med Center??
I hear parking is pretty expensive.

So far I know that Parque View, and the Gates have UT Shuttles... any others with Washer/Dryer??

Thanks for the Congrats! Can't wait to meet ya'll at the retreat! ;)
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I think that archstone medical center and archstone brompton court both have shuttles. I have a place at archstone brompton court but i won't have a washer dryer in my unit. They have washer/dryers on the complex( i will be using my parents)It is a well priced place though.
 
RangerD said:
Yeah, I got an email on that indicating that we should get a costume. But I am kinda confused about that. :confused: What kind of costume? What is the event that we will wear a costume to? Can somebody elaborate on that?
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When did you get this email? I'm just curious because I didn't get it and I don't think they ever cashed my check. I'd like to make sure it didn't get lost in the mail or something.
 
Any of the complexes owned by South Hampton Management (versailles park, plaza del oro, el mundo park, parque del oro, san mella, and san marin) have a shuttle that runs through the entire med center. It costs 50 cents one way and can get me from the front door to the med school building in about half an hour.

I live in versailles park and i think every apartment in this complex has a washer/dryer. :)
 
Brain said:
When did you get this email? I'm just curious because I didn't get it and I don't think they ever cashed my check. I'd like to make sure it didn't get lost in the mail or something.
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A couple days ago, however, it was mostly just an email about my 2nd year mentor match. It just also made the reference to the retreat and costumes.
 
::Seabass:: said:
the party the night of the retreat. my year it was vegas and last year it was the 80s, don't know what it is this year. they have a dance floor, drinks, and all the first year professors come out and run casino style games (poker, blackjack, etc.)
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The theme is "Hollywood," I think that is why they had a guy dressed up as Tom Cruise at welcome weekend. So, basically, dress up as a movie star, or one of their characters, or something else hollywood related, I guess
 
maybe i'm lost b/c I haven't received my admissions packet/info yet (other than the acceptance letters), but all of this talk about finaid, books, etc. is stressing me out! :scared:

Just wondering, is it too late to get a "First Year Match"?? I think it would be a great resource for me... but I'm wondering if it's too late since I got accepted so late?

Any MS2's/MS3's wanna pick me up? I'm a really Kool cat... and will take u out for drinks! haha... :oops:
 
txkiwieyes said:
maybe i'm lost b/c I haven't received my admissions packet/info yet (other than the acceptance letters), but all of this talk about finaid, books, etc. is stressing me out! :scared:

Just wondering, is it too late to get a "First Year Match"?? I think it would be a great resource for me... but I'm wondering if it's too late since I got accepted so late?

Any MS2's/MS3's wanna pick me up? I'm a really Kool cat... and will take u out for drinks! haha... :oops:
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I know that we have more incoming students than we have MS2's signed up to be a second year. I already have a 1st year, but the drink offer is tempting. If you want to email the 2nd year that's doing the match, his address is [email protected] should be able to hook you up.
 
RangerD said:
A couple days ago, however, it was mostly just an email about my 2nd year mentor match. It just also made the reference to the retreat and costumes.
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did I walk past you in the hall wed morning??
 
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