[WannaBeMaleRN]

I am attending nursing school at a community college and starting in the Fall of 07, I will need to find money to pay for this. I have been able to pay for my pre-reqs out of pocket. I can not get financial aid because my wife makes to much but because of our bills and debt, we dont have any money laying around. Is there people willing to lend money for nursing school without going by your household income as I just mentioned. I dont want a actual loan but if thats all I can get, I wont argue I must get through school. Any links would be appreciated. Thanks.

[LanaBanana]

Have you considered getting a job at a local hospital that will perhaps pay for your tuition? Maybe working as a CNA? All the hospitals around here have pretty good programs, usually require a work committment after graduation.

[LoriAlabamaRN]

I worked as a CNA on the 11-7 shift at a local hospital, which then reimbursed my tuition. It worked out very well, since with the tuition reimbursement there was no post-school commitment (that was only if they gave you money BEFORE you took classes). Worked out well for me, but was tough working while going to classes full-time. Good luck!

As a bonus, the experience was incredibly valuable to me once clinicals began.

[multicollinearity]

Most student loans like Stafford and Federal Direct loans are not tied to any income levels. You can borrow $6500 your first year and $7500 your second year. It's only Perkins loans and a few others that are need based. You might want to check out Nursing Student Loans from HHS also. They have a lower interest rate than the Stafford or Direct loans.

[LanaBanana]

Originally Posted by LoriAlabamaRN

I worked as a CNA on the 11-7 shift at a local hospital, which then reimbursed my tuition. It worked out very well, since with the tuition reimbursement there was no post-school commitment (that was only if they gave you money BEFORE you took classes). Worked out well for me, but was tough working while going to classes full-time. Good luck!

As a bonus, the experience was incredibly valuable to me once clinicals began.

Lori, did you work full-time while in school? I'm looking at trying to work this fall, but only want to do it part-time, either a couple of nights or on the weekend. Also, the hospital I'm looking it has a completion bonus of $5000 for CNAs for finish their LPN, I'm sure it's more for RNs.

[WannaBeMaleRN]

Well, I am also a medical assistant, but no one will hire me because I have no experience but how am I suppose to get it then?? I applied to an urgent care center near home so I will see how that pans out. Yep paid 7k for a medical assistant course back in 97 and got no where with it, I guess you have to know someone for everything to get in. Anyway thanks for the posts and keep them coming.