Is saving up so that I can pay my rent in nursing school a good idea?

[RainbowHead]

This coming spring I'm going to be starting my pre-nursing course work, ideally online.

I'm thinking about getting a second job to have deposited directly to my savings account while I take my pre-reqs over the next few years. My boyfriend and I have a joint account to pay the rent, bills, food, etc. and after we have next to nothing, let alone to save.

I was thinking if I got another part-time job and saved about 500 a month that I could use it in the future to pay the monthly rent and help carry me through school, because the only option is full-time and there are no part-time programs in my town.

Do any of you think this possible?

[Sour Lemon]

Of course it is possible, but make sure you're not working so much that your grades suffer. Ideally, you want As in your prerequisites ...and definitely not lower than Bs.

[RainbowHead]

@Sour Lemon, RN I understand. I only plan to take 1-2 pre-reqs per semester. I don't want to overload myself.

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

The part-time job is an outstanding idea.

However, is there a valid reason you cannot continue working to pay the rent/bills while you attend nursing school?

[RainbowHead]

The part-time job is an outstanding idea.

However, is there a valid reason you cannot continue working to pay the rent/bills while you attend nursing school?

I would work. But I wouldn't be able to as much as I would be through pre-reqs because it would be full-time.

[OliveOyl91, BSN, RN]

If it won't affect your grades, it's a great idea. Even better, you could apply to become a tutor at your school. In the downtime you can focus on your studies and while you're helping other students you're keeping sharp on a certain subject! I applied to work 4-8 hours a week at school as an English tutor in the library. My school pays about $10/hr and depending on my need, it can go directly towards financial aid or I can receive a paycheck.