Harvard Class of 2017 Forum

[politics89]

Why don't I see Health Forms as a box to tick in my Application Status Check?

You'll get an email when they're all set.

[lawschool22]

Why don't I see Health Forms as a box to tick in my Application Status Check?

You'll get an email when they're all set.

These have to be mailed, right?

[politics89]

Why don't I see Health Forms as a box to tick in my Application Status Check?

You'll get an email when they're all set.

These have to be mailed, right?

I had my doctor fax them.

[blckwsl]

Has anyone had their transcript received yet? I don't see it in the status checker and have not received an email. (They did get my college certification, even though I sent that in later...)

[HorseThief]

Dammit, TLS keeps forgetting to tell me that there are updates in threads.

1) Sure thing LS, new poll coming up.

2) Is anyone else as frustrated with the housing search as I? I'm starting to wonder if the dorms weren't the way to go....

[sjgonzalez3]

Dammit, TLS keeps forgetting to tell me that there are updates in threads.

1) Sure thing LS, new poll coming up.

2) Is anyone else as frustrated with the housing search as I? I'm starting to wonder if the dorms weren't the way to go....

I was pretty frustrated with it until I came to terms with two things:

(1) Brokers' fee is a necessary evil, unless you find a large management company ran place (very few of these exist, and not close to campus);

and

(2) that I'm okay with living 20-30 minutes away to get a bigger/nicer place for the same cost as Harvard Square.

Both of the above points wouldn't have really been an issue if it wasn't for the fact that I'm moving out there with my SO & another friend--because hopping into an existing lease agreement with current students is really popular and seems easy for a single student looking for a room.

[lawschoolwannabee123]

Has anyone had their transcript received yet? I don't see it in the status checker and have not received an email. (They did get my college certification, even though I sent that in later...)

They said they don't start reviewing transcripts until June 15, no matter when they are sent in.

[jingosaur]

Has anyone had their transcript received yet? I don't see it in the status checker and have not received an email. (They did get my college certification, even though I sent that in later...)

They said they don't start reviewing transcripts until June 15, no matter when they are sent in.

I sent an e-mail asking whether they had my transcript because I had it sent and it wasn't checked on my status checker and they said they had it so don't worry.

[jasper09]

Just got all of the paperwork for SFS, so I'm still working on that and apologize if this has been discussed elsewhere. Our fall term bills are due August 1st- when/how far in advance are loans disbursed?

[t-14orbust]

Just got all of the paperwork for SFS, so I'm still working on that and apologize if this has been discussed elsewhere. Our fall term bills are due August 1st- when/how far in advance are loans disbursed?

Loans are not disbursed in advance but your estimated loan amount will cover the bill so don't worry about that. What I'm more worried about is that loans aren't disbured until well into the fall term(this is based on my limited understanding, please correct me if I'm wrong), so I need to save money to survive for the first few months of skewl

[jingosaur]

Just got all of the paperwork for SFS, so I'm still working on that and apologize if this has been discussed elsewhere. Our fall term bills are due August 1st- when/how far in advance are loans disbursed?

I just got the e-mail about starting Step 3 for SFS which involves applying for loans. I looked at my loan distribution on the SFS site and it's now broken down by loan type. I think we're expected to start applying over the next couple of weeks. The disbursements go straight to the bill I think.

[jasper09]

Just got all of the paperwork for SFS, so I'm still working on that and apologize if this has been discussed elsewhere. Our fall term bills are due August 1st- when/how far in advance are loans disbursed?

Loans are not disbursed in advance but your estimated loan amount will cover the bill so don't worry about that. What I'm more worried about is that loans aren't disbured until well into the fall term(this is based on my limited understanding, please correct me if I'm wrong), so I need to save money to survive for the first few months of skewl

This is what I'm worried about- for those folks living off-campus who will be renting non-HUH apartment, that could present a big problem...Prior to getting in off the waitlist, I was planning to attend UVA, where the loans are disbursed a few days before the bills are due.

[t-14orbust]

Just got all of the paperwork for SFS, so I'm still working on that and apologize if this has been discussed elsewhere. Our fall term bills are due August 1st- when/how far in advance are loans disbursed?

Loans are not disbursed in advance but your estimated loan amount will cover the bill so don't worry about that. What I'm more worried about is that loans aren't disbured until well into the fall term(this is based on my limited understanding, please correct me if I'm wrong), so I need to save money to survive for the first few months of skewl

This is what I'm worried about- for those folks living off-campus who will be renting non-HUH apartment, that could present a big problem...Prior to getting in off the waitlist, I was planning to attend UVA, where the loans are disbursed a few days before the bills are due.

Yeah, I thank the stars that I'm living in the dorms so this won't be a problem for me. At my undergrad they disburse loans/refunds a week prior to each term, so I thought there would be a similar process at H.

[sjgonzalez3]

I've heard it thrown around that the aid balance after the fall tuition gets disbursed +/- 3 days from 1st day of school. The +/- is to denote my failing memory, not the actual words said.

[wealtheow]

schools cannot legally disburse aid more than ten days before the first day of classes. federal funds disburse fairly quickly though- where i work now, the fall 2013 batch came in on 8/29/13 (classes started a couple days later). the only reason you would have to wait later into the fall semester is if you neglected to sign your Master Promissory Notes :} so i wouldn't worry too much about that!

Also, not sure about anyone else, but I did receive a confirmation e-mail for my college cert, and my boxes are showed as checked off for both cert and transcript.

[malleus discentium]

Just as a heads up to anyone who hasn't completed all the health forms: I called and spoke to someone at the Law School Health Services office (617) 495-4414 who said the Health Care Provider's Report isn't mandatory. So none of the forms necessarily require a visit to a physician. Additionally, the immunization form they provide is just a guide; any legitimate records will suffice. You might want to call and double check, but if you were planning to see a PCP just for this maybe you don't have to now.

[codyoneill]

Just as a heads up to anyone who hasn't completed all the health forms: I called and spoke to someone at the Law School Health Services office (617) 495-4414 who said the Health Care Provider's Report isn't mandatory. So none of the forms necessarily require a visit to a physician. Additionally, the immunization form they provide is just a guide; any legitimate records will suffice. You might want to call and double check, but if you were planning to see a PCP just for this maybe you don't have to now.

I knew my procrastination was going to pay off...

[Fianna13]

Just as a heads up to anyone who hasn't completed all the health forms: I called and spoke to someone at the Law School Health Services office (617) 495-4414 who said the Health Care Provider's Report isn't mandatory. So none of the forms necessarily require a visit to a physician. Additionally, the immunization form they provide is just a guide; any legitimate records will suffice. You might want to call and double check, but if you were planning to see a PCP just for this maybe you don't have to now.

I knew my procrastination was going to pay off...

No way, that's awesome. I guess I don't have to go to CVS minute clinic anymore. Anyone know if we can email them the rest of the forms instead of mailing them?

[jingosaur]

Just as a heads up to anyone who hasn't completed all the health forms: I called and spoke to someone at the Law School Health Services office (617) 495-4414 who said the Health Care Provider's Report isn't mandatory. So none of the forms necessarily require a visit to a physician. Additionally, the immunization form they provide is just a guide; any legitimate records will suffice. You might want to call and double check, but if you were planning to see a PCP just for this maybe you don't have to now.

I knew my procrastination was going to pay off...

No way, that's awesome. I guess I don't have to go to CVS minute clinic anymore. Anyone know if we can email them the rest of the forms instead of mailing them?

Yes, you can call the office and they will give you someone to e-mail based on the letter your last name begins with. I e-mailed my forms yesterday and got a confirmation e-mail this morning.

[sjgonzalez3]

Just as a heads up to anyone who hasn't completed all the health forms: I called and spoke to someone at the Law School Health Services office (617) 495-4414 who said the Health Care Provider's Report isn't mandatory. So none of the forms necessarily require a visit to a physician. Additionally, the immunization form they provide is just a guide; any legitimate records will suffice. You might want to call and double check, but if you were planning to see a PCP just for this maybe you don't have to now.

Not fully following.

I think you're saying that the Health Care Provider's Report & Immunization Form are not mandatory. But, do we still need a record of a physical within the past 12 months, and we still need to provide legitimate records of all of the required immunizations?

In other words, they just told you the exact forms weren't required, but their content was still required, right? Or did I misunderstand this.

[malleus discentium]

Just as a heads up to anyone who hasn't completed all the health forms: I called and spoke to someone at the Law School Health Services office (617) 495-4414 who said the Health Care Provider's Report isn't mandatory. So none of the forms necessarily require a visit to a physician. Additionally, the immunization form they provide is just a guide; any legitimate records will suffice. You might want to call and double check, but if you were planning to see a PCP just for this maybe you don't have to now.

Not fully following.

I think you're saying that the Health Care Provider's Report & Immunization Form are not mandatory. But, do we still need a record of a physical within the past 12 months, and we still need to provide legitimate records of all of the required immunizations?

In other words, they just told you the exact forms weren't required, but their content was still required, right? Or did I misunderstand this.

The content of the immunization form is required, yes. She gave me the impression that neither the form nor content of the physical form were mandatory. Like I said I would call to confirm before relying on me but I wanted to let people know what I found out before they scramble to make a PCP visit like I was about to

[Fianna13]

Just called their office, so here are the required forms for registration of classes:

- the questionnaire
-HLS record information
-immunization forms (any official ones would do)
-meningcoccocal waiver if you dont have the shot

Recommended ones:

-Health provider's report
-TB report (She said this one is tricky, its not required, but if there's an outbreak of TB on campus and you aren't cleared, you may not able to come to campus until it's calmed down. But you can always submit this past the deadline to get it cleared)

Hope this helps.

[PotenC]

Just called their office, so here are the required forms for registration of classes:

- the questionnaire
-HLS record information
-immunization forms (any official ones would do)
-meningcoccocal waiver if you dont have the shot

Recommended ones:

-Health provider's report
-TB report (She said this one is tricky, its not required, but if there's an outbreak of TB on campus and you aren't cleared, you may not able to come to campus until it's calmed down. But you can always submit this past the deadline to get it cleared)

Hope this helps.

OH MY GOD BRO. I'ma go crazy if Obama doesn't cover this physical I got YESTERDAY, which I had to MISS WORK FOR.

[t-14orbust]

you guys(girls) are awesome

[malleus discentium]

Just called their office, so here are the required forms for registration of classes:

- the questionnaire
-HLS record information
-immunization forms (any official ones would do)
-meningcoccocal waiver if you dont have the shot

Recommended ones:

-Health provider's report
-TB report (She said this one is tricky, its not required, but if there's an outbreak of TB on campus and you aren't cleared, you may not able to come to campus until it's calmed down. But you can always submit this past the deadline to get it cleared)

Hope this helps.

OH MY GOD BRO. I'ma go crazy if Obama doesn't cover this physical I got YESTERDAY, which I had to MISS WORK FOR.

If yes: Thanks, Obama
If no: Thanks, Obama