Could you provide some alternatives for paying for the six courses (with lab) I am missing for the School of Pharmacy? FAFSA has probably hit the lifetime limit since I spent CC for three years and 4 years at university.
Biology I
Biology II
Statistics
Microbiology
Anatomy and Physiology I
Anatomy and Physiology II
I already took the chemistry courses while I was in college. I have a degree in math (graduated in 2021), and I am interested in pursuing a PharmD.
What do you mean by this? FAFSA is a form to determine your SAI Index level.
Do you mean, you already took the max $27K in federal loans?
Talk to the pharmacy school you are interested in. Will they let you take these courses at a community college to keep costs down?
Does your work have a tuition reimbursement? If they do, would they allow classes like these? Often they have to be related to work.
I asked a college I was interested in taking the prerequisites but she said I have to apply to the college then apply pick a major to even start the FASFA forms. She said the “the lifetime limit amount for loans is $57,500.” From what I can see is that owe 42,657.94 so from her response she said “you may have the ability to have loans up to $14,842 remaining. “
I think the lifetime limit is $27,000 but $10000 including pharmacy school.
If you have $42K, are you able to pay that debt - and go to school for Pharmacy?
Go back to what I asked - ask the Pharmacy school if you can do your pre reqs at a community college - that will save you money.
You didn’t answer my question or questions.
So far, I am in the process of getting answers from the pharmacy schools. So I have no idea until tomorrow if I can do the pre reqs at CC. I also asked them if I can take them online if time is an issue.
“All courses must be taken at an accredited institution, with an earned grade of C- or higher. Courses may be taken at a 2 year or 4 year college, in-person or online. “
Just got a reply from the person I emailed about the courses. This is for a different School of Pharmacy, and she also said the same courses I listed in my first post. I was told from other forms to look at the universities in Florida since their credit per hour is low compared to those in NYS.
LIkely depends which state you are a resident of. You can price out and compare.
I am a New York State resident
I’m guessing NY is cheaper - but you can price compare both. Both states have many schools. Good luck.
NY is cheaper, but I am getting discouraged just by looking at the cost. What can I do to pay off for these courses? I am low-income, does that help with anything?
Reach out to the schools and ask. And look at 2 year schools.
If you can’t afford to do the pre-reqs, how will you afford the pharmacy degree?
Just found a community college in NYS that offers all the courses required online! I will be applying and hopefully get some financial aid 
Good luck