Berkeley College: Admissions Checklist

Here’s a list of the items you’ll need for your Admissions file:

Completed application with application fee of $50.00

Official BSN Transcript with a Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (from accredited institution)

Copy of RN License (unrestricted and unencumbered)

Resume

Personal Goal Statement

Two Letters of Recommendation from professionals at the Master’s or Doctoral Level

Email documents in PDF format to: MSN@BerkeleyCollege.edu

Directions for MSN FAFSA:

First, you will need to retrieve or create an FSA ID and Password to log in and sign your FAFSA. You can create one by clicking this link https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch and following the prompts.

Once you have completed or retrieved your FSA ID your next steps are:

2023-2024 FAFSA

Log into the FAFSA website, at https://fafsa.gov. Once logged in, click on the 2023-2024 Tab complete the 2023-2024 FAFSA application. Please note, you will need your 2021 Federal Taxes as a reference.
Be sure to use Berkeley College’s school code New Jersey: 007502.
In order to make this a Graduate FAFSA, under the Student Demographics section please answer:

What will your college grade level be when you begin the 2023-2024 school year?

1st year college graduate/professional (MSN, MBA, MD, PhD, etc.)

What college degree or certificate will you be working on when you begin the 2023-2024 school year?

College graduate or professional degree (MSN, MBA, MD, PhD, etc.)

Will you have your first bachelor’s degree by July 1, 2023?

If you graduated prior to July 1, 2023, then your answer is YES, but if you are completing your bachelor's during the 23-24 year then the answer on the 23-24 FAFSA should be NO.

At the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year, will you be working on a master’s or doctorate program (such as an MSN, MA, MBA, MD, JD, PhD, EdD, graduate certificate, etc.)?

YES

Please review Computer and Course Requirements for on-campus and online students. https://berkeleycollege.edu/student-life/student-support/computer-requirements-assistance/index.html