How to find place that pay for schooling?

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So how do you go about finding a place that will pay for your tuition? Even just some of it. Would you just call and ask? If so what do you say.

I got my paperwork from my local CC, and i showed my husband, and he asked if i found somewhere to pay for it, because he cant afford to.

So in other words I NEED to find a place that will help me out w/ the funding.

I'm pretty open about anywhere to work.

Thank you so much for any info yous may have. :)

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Can you take out a student loan? Try looking into that....

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Specializes in Telemetry.

Most hospitals offer employees some kind of tuition reimbursement. Mine does 5k a year if you are in a nursing program.

Some hospitals also allow reimbursement if you are not yet an employee, but sign a contract to work for them after you graduate. My hospital does this.

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my hubby doesn't want loans, or can we afford one.

How do you go about asking if they will pay for schooling if you work for them? I don't wanna sound rude. :)

I have to go to my scheduled visit, and see what kind of grants I can get I suppose.

I'm just so happy about doing this. And I know it might not be another year until i actually start the program, with getting my pre-reqs done and all.

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Specializes in Cardiac Care.

Federal Student loans are the best route to go for a CC education, because its a lost cost program, you don't need that much money = low payment.

What usually happens is if you work as a CNA those type of places will pay tuition for you... of course you owe them time after contract. They have hour and ft vs pt commitments

If you take out loans you don't have to pay on them until you graduate. Some loans have no interest while you are in school so if you can make small payments it goes right to principle. And they are not credit based!! Some programs like the VA hospitals will give you so much to pay off your loan each year... usually about 5k or something like that. Many places partner with community colleges to education their employees but you have to search and you end up with a wait.

Good luck.

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Specializes in tele, oncology.

Maybe if you just ask about what their benefits package includes, you'll be able to get the info in a round-about way without being obvious that you're shopping around for the best tuition reimbursement. Good luck!

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Have you applied for financial aid?

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I haven't applied for financial aid, my hubby thinks FA is a loan that you have to pay back.

Maybe I should just wait and see what the admissions person says at the cc. I'm guessing they would be able to give me a list of places to try and get sponsered for. I haven't even met w/ them yet.

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Health Midwest (HCA) will pay for nursing school here at Research College of Nursing in Kansas City if you agree to work for one of their hospitals for 2 years afterwards. I'm going into their ABSN program next year -- I'm not sure if it works the same if you go the non-accelerated route, but it's worth a phone call!

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I haven't applied for financial aid, my hubby thinks FA is a loan that you have to pay back.

Maybe I should just wait and see what the admissions person says at the cc. I'm guessing they would be able to give me a list of places to try and get sponsered for. I haven't even met w/ them yet.

Loans are one kind of Financial Aid. You may also qualify for grants (which you don't need to pay back). Additionally, many scholarships require that you fill out a Federal Financial Aid form (they're called a FAFSA). You can fill it out online....and while it takes a bit of time, it's not hard. Your Financial Aid Office at school can help you with this stuff.

There's often an office separate from Admissions and Financial Aid that is a scholarship offcie. I would definately go and speak with them as well. You never know what you qualify for until you look into it.

I've gotten well over 90% of my total cost of attendance (tuition, books, cost of living, etc) paid for with scholarships.

I wish you the best!

Peace,

CuriousMe

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Do you have to be in the actual Nursing program for them to pay or can you be doing your pre-req's?

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Specializes in Telemetry.

Momma.Heart, are you actually accepted into the real nursing program yet or are you just working on your pre-requisites and plan to apply?

If you're just working on your pre-req's, I would use this time to research scholarships and financial aid, and find ways to get money. Fill out the FAFSA, etc.

If you are already accepted, I would try looking for hospitals that can help you out if you agree to work for them. It's not rude to call a human resources department and ask if they do any contracts with nursing students in exchange for help with tuition.

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