Can't afford nursing school

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This is more like a vent. I got accepted into nursing school but I'm $5000 short. I already have fed loans but it just wasn't enough. I'm not against private loans I'm just not able to get one. I don't have any credit and my mom has bad credit and student loans that she still owes. I feel like this is my only chance so I just have to do what I have to do.

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holy crap where are you going that you need more than what fed loans are to pay for tuition!!!! yikes! good luck

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Have you looked for grants? There is a TON of money out there, but it takes effort and time to find it and jump through all the hoops to get it. Good Luck!

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@missnurse01 Chamberlain College of Nursing

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@HeatherMax I just need the loan to get me through the first semester which starts in a couple weeks. I plan on applying but I dont have enough time being that classes start in a couple weeks

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Specializes in Forensic Psych.

You can afford nursing school. You can't afford a for-profit school. Do yourself a favor and find a cheaper place. You'll be grateful 5, 10, 15 years from now!

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I've tried regular colleges I've been waitlisted and denied this is the only one I got accepted in. I'm just taking what I can

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$665 per redit hour! Holy CRAP! I have never seen one that high before! WoW!!!!! How many years as a nurse will it take to pay that off? Holy crap!

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Specializes in Forensic Psych.
I've tried regular colleges I've been waitlisted and denied this is the only one I got accepted in. I'm just taking what I can

I understand that. But if you can't pay for it, I'm not really sure how it's an option either. Have you tried applying for scholarships? Obviously you wouldn't have them in a couple weeks, but I know Chaimberland has pretty frequent start dates, and could take you when you're more prepared.

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I think it is better to wait it out on a waitlist rather than pay so much for Chamberlain. Seriously, that is way too much for tuition & you are still 5k short... I know community colleges where the whole program costs just that little.

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They have other start dates I'm just really frustrated and tired of waiting.

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I understand being tired of waiting, it does suck. However I also know people coming out of school 60 grand in debt and 5 years later, are still massively under the table and can't even think of grad school b/c of the debt they have now. Good luck with your decision!

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