help needed

Have you tried applying for federal aid?

Google is your friend:

http://72.14.203.104/search?q=cache:J5D2gPmjm0QJ:www.idahoahec.org/pdf/Loan_Forgiveness_and_Repayment_Resources1_27_06.pdf+np+indian+health+tuition+forgiveness&hl=en&gl=us&ct=clnk&cd=2

http://www.nurseweek.com/news/features/03-04/loandeal.asp

http://www.barry.edu/nursing/MSN/tuitionDiscount.htm

http://www.raconline.org/info_guides/funding/hpeducation.php

http://aacn.campusrn.com/students/scholarship_list.asp?browse=I

I remember when in school hearing about a scholarship for those who want to work on a Native American reservation for a certain amount of years and they will give you a certain amount per year of service to them, but I forget the name of the scholarship. There are definatly scholarships out there for you.

Yes you can - check out the us health and human services site - HRSA

http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/

My first thought was to inquire with your tribal council. They should have programs set up internally to train and retain tribal members. If they don't, I guess you just found your next cause. Start writing letters to them. :-)