Nursing Tuition off the Chain!! Need Help!!

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Okay so I just got accepted to University's BSN program. For those of you who may not know anything about Drexel, it is a private University where the cost is 38K+ PER YEAR for tuition ALONE - This does not include books and living expenses. I know its a bit much but this is a really good school and I like the fact that they have a co-op which many schools do not have. Some associates of mine keep suggesting that I take a year off from school to save some money, then re-apply next year for nursing school :o. I really do not want to take a break from school...I want to get this degree and get it over with already but I'm so concerned that I'm going to be in debt for the rest of my life. Not only that, but I don't even have a co-signer for my student loans.....I've also done some research for more scholarships and grants but didn't really find much...PS yes I have completed my FAFSA but still need a lot more...:cry:

Does anyone have any info on paying for nursing tuition? Are there any special programs that I can enroll in to assist with my tuition? If I really have to take a year off from school I would but I really want to continue to explore other options....

Holy Family University 21K per year

I am going to Holy Family in the fall. They are great they will give you a determination within a week of having all your transcripts, and reccomendation letter. They also offer academic scholarships to EVERY applicant, as well as have need based grants. I got basically everything except books paid for by grants and scholarships. There are even more scholarships avaiable at Holy Family that go up in October to be distributed for next year, since I just made the decision to go to Holy Family I missed that deadline, but still ended up getting aid. The only thing is that you say you have 2 years to go, well Holy Family makes a transfer student do 3.5 semesters, no matter what- and it has to be full time during the day......Something to think about. But def. go for the BSN

Yes the only thing I'm waiting for is my letter of recommendation. That's why my application was late in the first place with the other schools. CCP teachers take FOREVER to give you a letter of recommendation. Anywayz, you said it takes 3.5 semesters. Do you mean 3.5 years? Because 3.5 semesters adds up to 2 years or 1 year and 1/2 if you include the summer session - Fall (1), Spring (2), Fall (3) and Spring (4) - right?

I know I questioned Holy Family at first because of the location and plus I've never heard much about it except its a private school. Do you know what's their NCLEX pass rate? They might be my only hope left as far as getting the financial help I'll need. So I'm just waiting patiently...other than my letter of rec. they already have all my other stuff. So we'll see.

I just went to Holy Family's website and it said the Fall 2009 program is closed. I dont know if it means it is closed for the semester, meaning no one else can apply or if it's closed for good. just thought i'll share that info

I feel for you:eek: That's a lot of money. Like the others said, FAFSA & scholarships are best bet, unless you can get a potential employer to help pay for school. I'm lucky so far. I'm just starting my pre-nursing this fall. With my grants & scholarships, I'm actually getting money back. That may not happen next year. My husband is making quite a bit more money this year than last.

It also helps that my tuition isn't as much as yours, I couldn't go if it was.

I hope it all works out for you. On the one hand I see where waiting a year to save could be beneficial, yet I'd be afraid I'd lose my momentum. Not to mention, that around here is never a good time to save. Just when I think things are going as planned-BOOM- life happens! Never a dull moment;)

Good luck with whatever you choose to do.

Specializes in CICU.

Just felt compelled to add something for the younger folks on this thread...From someone who learned the hard way...

Overwhelming debt (of any kind) is exactly that -- overwhelming. Mentally, physically, emotionally overwhelming. To me, it isn't a question of whether a certain college is worth the tuition - the question is whether the debt is worth it. Owing someone else significant amounts of money is not a comfortable place to be.

I just went to Holy Family's website and it said the Fall 2009 program is closed. I dont know if it means it is closed for the semester, meaning no one else can apply or if it's closed for good. just thought i'll share that info

My application was in before the closing date so I was told its okay if my things take some time to come. But yeah...its probably closed for the year. Most programs in Philly are closed right now...until next year.

My mother-in-law is a Nurse Practitioner, she is not working right now to help take care of my daughter and the recruiters keep hounding her like crazy with lucrative job offers and tons of bonuses. She asked them about nursing and they said they are placing nurses, but they have to have a BSN, and one year experience. They said that they don't work with ADN, or diploma nurses. Originally I was going to go this route but then I realized it would take even longer that way for me to become a Nurse Practitioner, and I do know at least where I am from the Philly area that it is important to the Nurse Practitioner programs where you get you BSN from.

Yes the only thing I'm waiting for is my letter of recommendation. That's why my application was late in the first place with the other schools. CCP teachers take FOREVER to give you a letter of recommendation. Anywayz, you said it takes 3.5 semesters. Do you mean 3.5 years? Because 3.5 semesters adds up to 2 years or 1 year and 1/2 if you include the summer session - Fall (1), Spring (2), Fall (3) and Spring (4) - right?

Yes I meant 3.5 years sorry, its 7 semesters

Let me know if you get it!!! I will keep my fingers crossed for you! BTW call them to check on things they are really niuce, melissa is the Nursing admissions advisor she went out of her way to personally call me and keep me updated.

Specializes in Geriatrics.

1. Look for scholarships and bursaries in your school.

2. Apply for the emergency bursary if available in your school.

3. Do you know any wealthy family members such as an uncle or aunt? I know in Toronto, Ontario the banks give out loans with students if the student can show proof that they have a family member or know someone who can be accountable to pay your tuition fees just in case.

Specializes in ICU.

Overwhelming debt (of any kind) is exactly that -- overwhelming. Mentally, physically, emotionally overwhelming. To me, it isn't a question of whether a certain college is worth the tuition - the question is whether the debt is worth it. Owing someone else significant amounts of money is not a comfortable place to be.

I feel this is worth repeating. Anytime you accumulate debt, you are taking on risk. The more debt, the higher the risk. Of course, everyone is going to be comfortable with different levels, but talk to those who did take the big risks and then got the wind knocked out of them and you'll see that many of them were confident in their decisions at the time too. Some win, some lose, all for different reasons.

I am taking out small student loans here and there and believe I am investing in my future. But I have a set amount that I have pre-determined is far too risky for my comfort and at which point I would no longer be investing in myself as much as I would be robbing my future.

I feel this is worth repeating. Anytime you accumulate debt, you are taking on risk. The more debt, the higher the risk. Of course, everyone is going to be comfortable with different levels, but talk to those who did take the big risks and then got the wind knocked out of them and you'll see that many of them were confident in their decisions at the time too. Some win, some lose, all for different reasons.

I am taking out small student loans here and there and believe I am investing in my future. But I have a set amount that I have pre-determined is far too risky for my comfort and at which point I would no longer be investing in myself as much as I would be robbing my future.

I'm so glad you found a program that fits your needs.

I'm also very glad that there are many different kinds of programs, so that we can all find the program that fits each of our needs.

Specializes in GYN/GON/Med-Surg/Oncology/Tele.
I am also planning on becoming a Nurse Practitioner and am 28, so I AGREE TOTALLY with you. Get the proper BSN to let you study at the graduate level right from the gate. You will be more than rewarded and comfortably able to pay back you debt. Live you life do what you want, its not like you won't have options as a nurse. Many of my friends from the community college where I did my pre req's are going to only get their Associates, they are like "oh I will get my job to pay for my education later". I say forget later invest today, you only get out what you put in!!!!

From my research, most schools require you have at least 1 year of clinical experience (ie work experience as an RN) before being accepted into a Master's program. So technically you can't study at the graduate level right from the gate. If you do go for your ADN, you can work towards getting your BSN degree right while gaining your 1 year of work experience, then apply for the MSN program of your choice...A lot of schools offer an RN-MSN degree program.

Yes I meant 3.5 years sorry, its 7 semesters

Let me know if you get it!!! I will keep my fingers crossed for you! BTW call them to check on things they are really niuce, melissa is the Nursing admissions advisor she went out of her way to personally call me and keep me updated.

O waw are you serious? That's sooo not part of my plan! I didn't even know that waw. I mean if I wanted to do that I'd go to Eastern University or something...sigggghhhhh...it doesn't even make sense to take that long if you already completed all your pre-reqs and you're going full-time (I have an AA degree in Culture Science and Technology so I took most of the pre-reqs that most schools require)....I'm not too sure about that...we'll see.

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