How are people surviving financially while in a full-time ABSN program?

Nursing Students Pre-Nursing

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Hello all!

I'll be starting my prereqs this summer. I'm really hoping to get into an ABSN program somewhere, here in NYC, BUT I'm also questioning how the hell I'm going to pay my bills, when I can't work full-time. I also have a ton of debt from undergrad and grad already...not looking to live solely off of loans.

I don't want to set myself up for failure, going into a new program and not having a solid financial plan.

Anyone aware of programs that will pay for your ABSN? Grants? Scholarships?

Your definitely right, coming from the 5 boroughs area...upstate/suffolk almost seems foreign to me.

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I feel the same way when I come down there! :)

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im a second degree student who just got accepted in accelerated adn program, 14 months. All i can say is save, save, save from now, put yourself on a tight budget so by time you get into your program you have some funds available. For the most part there isn't any financial help for second degree students besides loans. Depending on your school situation, you may be able to snag some grants/scholarships (most expensive colleges afford you something). I will be living off of my loans, saved money, and credit cards until i'm done. Lots of folks go the adn route if they cant absn programs, however i know that would be counterproductive in ny..especially after they just passed the new law pertaining to adn nurses.

@turtleki which law is that? Plz

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