ideas to pay for school

[bscn2013]

Hello everyone, I have been lurking for a while and am finally ready to jump in!

I have been accepted to the Grant Macewan Bscn program commencing January 09 and now have to figure out how to pay for it:eek:. Hubby and I are part owners in a company, which unfortunatley has sucked us dry. We already have a big debt load because of this, but I realized I will have to go more in debt ( student loan) for school and I know it will be worth it.

I was just wondering if any one in Alberta knew of any monetary incentives for new students entering this program? I will be applying for as many grants or bursaries as I can from the government and the school, but if anyone else has any other ideas I would sure appreciate it. Are there any incentives from hospitals or the health regions for examples?

Thanks in advance for any advice! This is a great site!

[Fiona59]

Capital Health won't give you a red cent. There is some funding available for nurses already working for them and believe me we have to jump through hoops to get at it.

[edmontonain]

David Thompson Region has some bursaries - but they come with a return service commitment. see http://www.dthr.ab.ca/careers/student/bursary.htm

I thought that East Central Health might as well, but I am not sure. Capital has nothing.

With the new super-board, not sure how long any of these will last anyway.

[bscn2013]

Thanks for your replies! I will have to keep looking, if nothing comes up, well then, I'll just have to add the student loans to the pile!