How to get nursing school paid for?

[Beautiful_Beginnings, ASN, RN]

I recently decided to pursue the nursing profession. I have a BS in biology and a MS in surgical technology . My dream is to become a NP and since I already have a tremendous amount of school loans. I am researching different options in which I can continue my education and still pursue my goal. I have entered into a ADN program since that is the most I can afford out of pocket right now. After completion, I plan on entering a MSN. I am hoping you all may have some insight on how I can reduce future loan amount or possibly get my future nursing education paid for. I plan on working in underdeserved and low socioeconomic areas. I am not sure if any type of employer in those areas will offer tuition reimbursement. I look forward to hear your thoughts

[LadyT618, MSN, APRN, NP]

Check out NHSC website.

[Cococure]

Work full time as a RN, maybe weekend option so that you can pay out of pocket as you pursue your MSN and get tuition reimbursement from your employer.

Just my 2cents

Good luck!

[FullGlass, BSN, MSN, NP]

There are several sources of funding for NP programs:

1. Nurse Corp Scholarship

2. NHSC Scholarship

3. Some states provide scholarships to state residents

4. Other scholarships through the school or outside sources - you have to research these and apply

After you complete the MSN, you may be eligible for loan repayment programs at the federal or state level - you have to research these. Some employers also offer loan repayment assistance.

You may also be eligible for loan forgiveness after 10 years - research this

[lj18]

Hi, I will be graduating this upcoming April. I am interested in knowing how thus program works? Does the government pay a lump sum or payments? Do I have to pay the interest or is that covered by the program ? Does the hospital or clinic take money out of your pay check or is it separate from the program? Etc.... any information would be greatly helpful.

I have read through the online information but it would he great to hear first hand.

Thank you!

[SpankedInPittsburgh, DNP, RN]

Go to work for the VA. Like you I already had a ton of student loans when I decided to switch careers and become a nurse. I went to 13 months of community college to become an RN. I applied to an in-state BSN on-line program and utilized the yearly allotment for educational funds to pay for this. Finally I enrolled in a DNP program under VA scholarship. My share of all this education spread over years was probably less than $10K