How do you pay for School

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I have been taking pre-req's for a two years while working. This Spring of 2014, I will be applying for nursing school at my local community college (Saint Louis Community College). My local community college has a 2 year waiting period and I will only need 3 to 2 more classes after this Spring Quarter 2014 to be able to apply for a BSN program as well.

I really want my nursing degree and have been paying out of pocket for all my education so far. However, the only thing holding me back from applying for the BSN program is the cost at UMSL (Univ of Missouri of Saint Louis).

How does everyone pay for school? I have yet to take out a loan but its seems that would be my only option. What do you guys/gals do for money for your education in Nursing?

-Crew2Nurse

My sister was able to get tuition reimbursement from the hospital where she worked (in the cafeteria). There was also a scholarship offered through this same hospital for employees or family members of an employee. Do you work in a hospital or have a family member who does???? :)

I'm possibly going to start working in the hospital cafeteria soon! I doubt tuition reimbursement is part of their benefit package but we'll see!

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I had you all foot my bill through nursing school. ;) ...through the G.I. Bill which I earned by serving in the world's finest Navy. :up:[/quote']

And we're glad to do it. Thank you for your service :)

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Specializes in LAD.

I got a private loan for tuition and use personal money for supplies and books.

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Specializes in Home Health, Education.

LPN program-Didn't have to pay a dime:)

LPN to RN bridge program- (to be completed 5/2014 (yay!))- 2/3 paid by federal loans and 1/3 paid by yours truly

RN to BSN bridge program (hopefully through Excelsior College)-Will pay out of pocket as I go

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