Am I really too poor to be a nurse?

[Shady44]

Hi everyone

I'm new to allnurses and happy to have found this forum. I'm a little embarrassed to ask this question but it's really set me back. I've been a pre nursing student for 5 years. I have 6 children and worked full time as a single parent. I finally got accepted for 2016. I get financial aid for tuition but it's all the extra fees I didn't expect. Costs for admission, clearances, health screens, uniforms and now $800 for books. I applied for a scholarship but didn't win. I asked the director for help or suggestions but she had nothing to offer. I can't be the only student struggling. Or am i? I'm wondering if anyone can suggest anything to help. I'm very frustrated, I'm trying to make my life better for my children, do the right thing but it doesn't feel like this school cares.

[Shady44]

Thank you, I needed to hear that. I really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with me. All great ideas thank you!

[Cat365]

Many schools will open a credit at their bookstore a week or so before school starts you can purchase books there and they will deduct that amount from your loan before it is dispersed. In my experience the first semester was a lot more expensive than any other. You needed all your books, nursing supplies, ect.