May Not Be able to start school due to lack of funds

I am sooo sorry to hear that.. where I live we have something called WIA and its kinda like a grant. Its very helpful and you should look into it. I had to go to the Win Job Center but I don't know what it's called where you live... HTH

Good Luck!!

Wow, Im sorry to hear that too.

OP, how much does your school cost? I cant believe they dont take loan money? Did you apply for private loans?

Caliotter, how much longer did you have to go? Cant you get any student loans to tide you over? It would be shame to come this far and not finish.

I am praying that I dont end up in a similar situation. >Long story for another time but my finances are very tight and with a little luck I will get the money I need to finish school.

I am sooo sorry to hear that.. where I live we have something called WIA and its kinda like a grant. Its very helpful and you should look into it. I had to go to the Win Job Center but I don't know what it's called where you live... HTH

Good Luck!!

I have applied for the WIA program but it is a lengthy process and the funds are not guaranteed to be available in time for my deadline. If nothing pans out before my deadline, I am going to see if they will allow me to secure a spot for the next class start date. Thank you for your response!

Wow, Im sorry to hear that too.

OP, how much does your school cost? I cant believe they dont take loan money? Did you apply for private loans?

Caliotter, how much longer did you have to go? Cant you get any student loans to tide you over? It would be shame to come this far and not finish.

I am praying that I dont end up in a similar situation. >Long story for another time but my finances are very tight and with a little luck I will get the money I need to finish school.

The total cost is between 6000 - 7000 dollars and it was a surprise to me as well when I was told that they only take grants. I didn't apply for a private loan because I didn't think I would qualify for a decent rate and do not want to get further in debt due to high rates that can occur with private loans. Thank you for your response...

Am on the opposite end of this spectrum, don't have the money to complete a program. Either way, both of us lose out.

Yes, but I hope something comes through for you as you have come to far to turn back now...

Cali, how much time do you have left in school ? How much $$ do they want ? Not prying just HATE to see someone work hard and lose out. I've been following your journey for about three years and I feel like I kinda know you.

The total cost is between 6000 - 7000 dollars and it was a surprise to me as well when I was told that they only take grants. I didn't apply for a private loan because I didn't think I would qualify for a decent rate and do not want to get further in debt due to high rates that can occur with private loans. Thank you for your response...

I understand that you don't want a loan but what is the alternative? Not becoming a nurse? Ask yourself this: How much will you earn in 2012 in your current job? How much will you earn as a nurse? If it's at least 6,000 more you have paid for school in your first year of work. 6,000 isn't really a lot of money to obtain a nursing license. People go into debt for cars etc. everyday without thinking about it and for much larger amounts than this. Just think really hard about delaying your dream. I'm cheering for you AND Caliotter.

I understand that you don't want a loan but what is the alternative? Not becoming a nurse? Ask yourself this: How much will you earn in 2012 in your current job? How much will you earn as a nurse? If it's at least 6,000 more you have paid for school in your first year of work. 6,000 isn't really a lot of money to obtain a nursing license. People go into debt for cars etc. everyday without thinking about it and for much larger amounts than this. Just think really hard about delaying your dream. I'm cheering for you AND Caliotter.

Thanks, I am still working on getting the money together, I decided to keep on trying until I exhaust every option... I was really down in the dumps when I wrote the first entry, but I see that I am surrounded by kindred spirits and that helped to lift me up!

Try a credit union for a personal loan. You might need to start making payments soon or can defer them. Talk to them....when you are going for career training in a good field like nursing, it's basically a sure thing that the bank will get its money back and some interest to boot!