CRNA School and Bankruptcy

[nightangel99]

I am about to pursue my BSN with intent to go to CRNA school upon finishing. I am currently an ADN working in critical care. My question is this...

Tomorrow I will be filing a Chapter 13. In 4.5 years I will be free and clear of all debts except my house. Will it be possible for me to get through CRNA school on federal loans alone? I am deciding between UAB and the Gooding Institute in Panama City for attendance, both of which don't seem to be very expensive schools. I understand there are living expenses associated with maintaining two households...but has anyone here ever made it without private loans and Tuition Answer loans, etc., through CRNA school?

I would hate to know that due to financial circumstances beyond my control that this could potentially be a dream deferred.

Any insight??

[FLTraumaRN]

Maintinaing 2 houses? I think it will be very hard. It all depends on what your school says the cost of attendance is. I will give you an example. My school says that for a grad student living off campus- 23,000 is enough. My school is in Miami which does not have a cheap cost of living. So, for government loans, I can not live. Doesn't even my mortgage and utilities.

You can look into stipends from hospitals or anesthesia groups. There are plenty out there.I would just caution you to read any contract you sign very closely.

Good luck