More Nursing Student financial woes

WookieeRN, BSN, MSN, RN · Apr 29, 2015

I have to say I think I'm very fortunate. I have a lot of people, like my boyfriend and my parents, who want to see me succeed.

Just recently, after my parents realized how bad my living situation has been since starting school (roommates on drugs, strangers and strange family members in the apartment at all hours, poor maintenance, roommates eating my food, the list goes on...) and have offered to pay my rent and utilities in a new apartment sans roommates. My boyfriend has offered to pay the rest. It takes a huge load off my shoulders, and allows me to save as much as I can this summer before I start my nursing courses in August.

Previous to this I was paying my own way, on the Ramen diet, saving as much as possible. Even with my expenses now covered, I won't be going on a spending binge or anything. I will most likely start paying off the principle of my modest school loan instead.

canigraduate · Jul 16, 2015

I've got two jobs and I freelance. And I have a husband who pays most of the bills.

I also set up on the corner twice a month. (LOL! Just seeing if you were paying attention.)

WCSU1987 · Nov 27, 2015

I don't think my SO be happy about me going thr stripper route or street corner route ha. I an really only eligible for Stafford Loan's, but bring male have some decent scholarships on hand. In the midst of taking pre requisites trying to pay off aa much bill's I can prior to entering a program.

xoemmylouox, ASN, RN · Nov 27, 2015

Sadly higher education is not cheap. Even if you attend a "cheaper" school - there is the everyday living expenses as well, not mention school supplies. Many end up with HUGE student loan debt, that then impacts their future.