Financial aid for LPN as a second degree
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0Nov 27, '11 by adawnlI already have a B.S. in anthropological sciences, so will I be able to find any funding for a second degree as an LPN? I've been looking around with mixed results. -
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0Nov 28, '11 by adawnlOkay, it's the Pell I've heard mixed news on. I'm currently a home health aide and make a small enough amount that I would qualify for a full Pell if I didn't already have a degree. FAFSA and fastweb: Check. I'm going to seek advice from the financial aid people at the school I want to go too.
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0Nov 28, '11 by JustBeachyNurseLPN isn't usually a degree, it's generally considered a certificate/vocational/diploma program (though there are a tiny amount of US schools that award an associates in practical nursing). Technically it is a step backwards, education wise, if you already have a bachelor's degree. You are correct that generally you cannot get a Pell Grant if you already have a bachelor's degree even if you are otherwise financially eligible. ( http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/at...antProgram.pdf ) Have you considered entering an accelerated BSN program? It's a good idea to seek advice from the financial aid office where you wish to attend school. Either way you have to file a FAFSA.
(http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebA...lish/index.jsp -
1Nov 30, '11 by LadyinScrubsSince you already have a degree you do not qualify for fee waivers. The good news is that you qualify for financal aid loans--should you wish to go into debt.virgo,student nurse likes this. -
