I need Money

Jennie.K · Jul 30, 2012

Your school would have the best information for you.

miabia, BSN, RN · Jul 30, 2012

I'm going Monday but I was hoping I could find out some information before hand to start researching it and so forth. :)

nurseprnRN, BSN, RN · Jul 30, 2012

nobody, but nobody, knows more about this than the financial aid office at the school you attend.

sadly, not enough people consult them with this sort of question.

make their day. go in and ask them.

Jennie.K · Jul 30, 2012

You can try googling scholarship info; however, it is mostly a waste of time because you have to sort through all the ads and BS. Have you filled out a fasfa? You may find random scholarships here and there, but most of them are not enough to pay for school. This year I am using about 5 different scholarships and all but one is through my school. The one that is not through the school is through the Army (my husband is active duty). At my school, most scholarships are need based and you have to meet academic standards. Luckily, I have been able to maintain a 4.0; so, my school helps me out when it comes to paying the insanely prices tuition.

serenitylove14 · Jul 30, 2012

I worked all types of odd jobs during nursing school, strip clubs, sonic, and finally a magnet hospital as a nurse assistant. Scholarships are hard to get after your freshman year, but the nursing school usually has many scholarships that people dont apply for and dont really get to get distributed to students. Also some of the organizations at the school may have some scholarships like the Nontraditional Students Organizations, or possibly the pageants the school offers.

classicdame, MSN, EdD · Jul 30, 2012

Another great source is the public library. The school library, if one is near, would be a good choice so you can talk to the librarian.

miabia, BSN, RN · Jul 30, 2012

I just finished at the Financial Aide and ALL they gave me was FASFA (which I applied for just now and am waiting on that to finish). I meet with my student advisor Wednesday ad we'll see where she can direct me.

BloomNurseRN, ASN, BSN, RN · Jul 30, 2012

Definitely apply for every scholarship your school offers, especially any that require a written letter. I once received an almost $500 scholarship that only 2 other people applied for simply because it had a 500 page narrative required. To me, writing a couple of paragraphs was worth it. Also, look for work study, if you qualify, or any other student opportunities that offer scholarships/stipends. Good luck!

serenitylove14 · Jul 30, 2012

I did the Special Conditions Form for the fafsa because it put me over the 36000 and made me ineligible for aid. Next year fill out your fafsa on January 1 so you can get the most money that is avaliable at this point your just getting left overs.