• Can I earn the Phlebotomy Certificate along with another degree?
• Can I earn a Phlebotomy Certificate while completing prerequisites for another program?
• Can I train and work as a phlebotomist while I continue working on a health science degree?
  
  ANSWER - Yes! Because the Phlebotomy Certificate program has many of the same core courses as other health science programs, students frequently combine work on both at the same time. Previous students have successfully combined phlebotomy with Medical Assisting, Nursing, Radiological Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology, and Health Information Technology. ISAT students completing pre-requisites also regularly choose to complete the Phlebotomy Certificate program simultaneously.
  
  
• How will earning a phlebotomy certificate impact my financial aid?
  
  ANSWER - The Phlebotomy Certificate at BCC is a SUNY-approved certificate and students may receive financial aid if eligible.For many students, combining a phlebotomy certificate with another degree program will not cause problems with financial aid. However, students who have changed majors after attempting a number of classes, or have a history or failing or dropping courses may fall under the 150% rule.Students who accumulate credits that do not apply directly to their stated degree program have the possibility of exceeding the 150% rule for financial aid. The 150% Rule means that a student can only be funded by federal financial aid until their attempted hours reach 150% of the hours required to complete their degree. This is a guideline set by the Department of Education.

Attempted hours may include any classes that you have begun and completed, or begun and withdrawn. Basically, any college hour that appears on your college transcript, even if you did not get a grade or credit for the hours, may be included. Developmental courses like ENG 090 or BIO 090 are not counted toward 150% in the same way as other courses. Contact the Financial Aid Department if you have questions.

Once it is determined that your attempted hours will exceed the 150% amount for you to earn your degree, you may not be eligible for financial aid, even if you would not exceed 150% until a later semester. If you have questions about your eligibility for financial aid, contact the Financial Aid Department.