Financial options for a young student?

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I am a 23 year old aspiring nurse. I completed 2 years of pre-requisites in Florida, paid for by FAFSA, as a dependent of my parents (0 EFC), but I've lost all of their support. I am moving to Seattle (capitol hill area) soon to start a new life, and I want to know if there are any hospital programs that pay for a Student's education in exchange for work. I am looking for financial assistance, grants, or interest-free loans (religious reasons). If any fellow nurses have any information please respond. Thank you so much!

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Specializes in NICU, Trauma, Oncology.

You will still qualify through fafsa, though I think you have to be 24 (or married, or have a child) in order to bypass needing your parents information. You may still qualify for pell grant and loans - but be careful with the loans.

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Specializes in NICU, Trauma, Oncology.

And just out of curiosity, how are religion and interest free loans related?

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One option that is available across the states is joining ROTC and pursuing a nursing degree at an university. There were a few classmates that did this and got tuition covered, books, housing, and a stipend. BUT- they woke at 5 am for their works on most days, had extra ROTC leadership classes to take on top of nursing classes and clinicals, and have to serve as nurse officer for an X amount of years(forgot how many). But you have to be really dedicated to serving military women and men as a nurse and there has to be passion to go thru so much rigor that free schooling isn't all it is. Good luck in what you decide!

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Another thing you can do is become a Nurse's assistant and many employers will have some tuition assistance for you to complete your BSN, MSN, etc. (although be aware it won't necessarily be 100% tuition coverage and you would be on your own for housing)

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Specializes in Nursey stuff.
And just out of curiosity, how are religion and interest free loans related?

I think OP may be a Muslim. I read somewhere that Islamic law prohibits Muslims from paying interest on any debt. I would think that this would infer that everything purchased would be in cash or you would pay off your credit card each month...living within your means, I guess.

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I think OP may be a Muslim. I read somewhere that Islamic law prohibits Muslims from paying interest on any debt. I would think that this would infer that everything purchased would be in cash or you would pay off your credit card each month...living within your means, I guess.

Exactly! We live within our means, and it makes it a bit difficult taking into consideration the expenses of getting established in modern society.

Thanks everyone for the information! I found out that I am still eligible for FAFSA, so hopefully that can help me complete my RN in Washington state. Thank you =).

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I decided to complete a CNA license in Florida before I move to Washington, so I can atleast find part time work and have a place to live. Haha! =).

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