Most Affordable BSN Programs

[nnicolee]

Can anyone direct me to where there are affordable traditional BSN programs... I mean like schools where tuition for the WHOLE program will be under 50k. It seems like every school charges at least 10k per Semester (plus other fees like books, uniforms, etc.) I really do not have the option to take out private student loans (because I do not have strong cosigners) so I really need a program that will be able to be covered by my FAFSA and scholarships. I live in Arizona and even state programs with instate tuition are very expensive with all said and done (plus they're very difficult to get into). All replies will be much appreciated, thank you .

[nnicolee]

Just curious if you heard that or if you looked into it? Their website says $168/hr for undergrad in state and that wouldn't be $20k a year--maybe it's an option for you? I grew up 13 years of my life in that little city. It's not toooo bad.

Oh, and about AZ, I do know what you are talking about. I lived in Phoenix for 2 years not too long ago and I do know that graduate nurses are having tougher times there.

Come on over to Texas!

Hey I saw the 20k cost a year on this webpage-

http://www.fhsu.edu/admissions/information/costs.shtml

(since I'm a non resident it said 19k (and some odd hundred) but that wasn't even with housing.. EEK! )

Wow, I'm glad I'm not the only one who's noticed how difficult things are in AZ. I feel like I'm a broken record complaining so much (when I'm not even a nursing student!! hahaha but I swear I am never one to complain!)

You know funny thing is, I wrote a list of states I COULD live in (I hate humidity and snow) so basically that eliminated the East Coast (but I could make an exception if tuition was affordable ) Texas was on that list- but one thing I saw with their schools was they required the TEAS (so I'd have to visit TX and take the test since TEAS is not offered in AZ it's basically HESI or NET here) I really don't have the time since I'm going to be enrolled in ALL semesters - fall,spring, summer so I can get my pre-reqs more quickly!! Another thing is it really comes down to also is money- all of us students can attest to that. My mom doesn't allow me to work so basically I'm not able to make my own money nor am I a mooch so visiting schools to take tests, etc. is just not available to me. I guess I'm really going by NCLEX and word of mouth on here for many schools. So for those reasons is why Texas really had me iffy. Can you recommend any schools in TX I should look at?!

[back2thebooks]

Hey I saw the 20k cost a year on this webpage-

http://www.fhsu.edu/admissions/information/costs.shtml

(since I'm a non resident it said 19k (and some odd hundred) but that wasn't even with housing.. EEK! )

Can you recommend any schools in TX I should look at?!

I see where you got that figure. I was looking at the cost of tuition/fees only--also in-state. It would be worth if for you to live somewhere a year and gain in-state status. Also, if I were you, I'd keep in mind that those 'room and board' rates that colleges list are a bit subjective. So many factors to consider when figuring those costs.

If you hate humidity you may not want to look at Texas. I know it's not THE most humid place, but it's pretty bad to me. I LOVED the Arizona summers. I'll gladly take 117 in Phoenix over 97 in Texas. That's just me. Oh, and most years we do get a bit of snow here in North Texas, but it doesn't usually stick. As far as good schools in Texas, there are many, many good schools in Texas from which to get your ADN or BSN degree and our cost of living here is MUCH less expensive than most areas---that will come into play if you figure the room and board into your educational costs.

You have to decide what is most important to you. Ultimately, you could live in an environment with high humidity, snow, etc. if only for a short while in order to get your degree. That's the stinky part sometimes---the sacrifices you have to make, know what I mean?

Good luck to you!!!!