Nursing school in Georgia

[lovemothernature]

For a while now, I have had this deep, burning desire to be a nurse. For years I attempted college here and there, but never felt passionate enough about anything to stick with it. Now that I have grown both spiritually and emotionally, it is clear that nursing is what I would love to do day after day. Here is the problem: I have been doing research to find a way to pay for school and still survive (financially). Needless to say, I'm not having any luck! I currently work full time, and can't imagine being able to pay my bills if I only worked part time. Does anyone know of any state (GA) or federal grants for nursing students? How did you all financially survive 4 years of college? Any advice would be appreciated!

[CheesyPeach]

I applied for the Georgia Service cancelable loan. Basically it is a first come first serve basis. Ask your financial aid counselor at your school. You get 3500 each school year and you can do it for 2 years. For each 3500 amount you must work as a RN anywhere in Georgia for 1 year and provide proof of employment every 3 months-which they send you the paperwork for your boss to fill out. It was so easy. Once you have worked your time, you are considered paid in full. It boosts your credit rating too. It is a loan, so if you do not graduate or if you do not work in Georgia, you have to pay it back plus interest. Ask your school about it.

[lovemothernature]

I appreciate the response CheeseyPeach. I will be sure to ask about that!

[RwanRN2b]

For a while now, I have had this deep, burning desire to be a nurse. For years I attempted college here and there, but never felt passionate enough about anything to stick with it. Now that I have grown both spiritually and emotionally, it is clear that nursing is what I would love to do day after day. Here is the problem: I have been doing research to find a way to pay for school and still survive (financially). Needless to say, I'm not having any luck! I currently work full time, and can't imagine being able to pay my bills if I only worked part time. Does anyone know of any state (GA) or federal grants for nursing students? How did you all financially survive 4 years of college? Any advice would be appreciated!

THe other alternative would be to tak eout student loans which you can easily payback after you graduate cause you will make decent enough money to repay.