2nd bachelor's degree accelerated nursing

ExPharmaGirl, BSN, RN · Apr 9, 2010

I'm also in the same situation and there's definitely no federal grants for a 2nd bachelor. However, there's federal loans but for a very limited amount per semester based on what's left of the maximum allowed $57K used for the first bachelor. Also, how does one get a private loan if most of the ABSN programs require you not to work & lenders won't approve you without being employed? Without scholarships and a phat savings account or a parent or spouse to cosign for a loan it seem almost impossible for most students .

Very good point!

Noelani · Apr 11, 2010

I start a 12 month ABSN program in May, and was eligible for $12,500 in federal loans each year. The summer semester is technically in the 2009-2010 school year, so I was awarded $12,500 for the summer semester and another $12,500 for the fall and spring semesters combined. It's my understanding that this $12,500 is the maximum. I'm also having a harder time finding scholarships than I did for my first degree.

chelsmarie15 · Jul 27, 2011

I completed the ABSN program through Texas Tech Health Sciences Center in Odessa last August. We received tons of scholarships and overall, I would say that I received $12,000 in scholarship money. My husband makes 80,000+/yr. so it had little to do with income. Before I quit my job, I applied for the private loans through Wells Fargo. I had no problems. I think as long as your credit is good, you won't have a problem.
The program I attended was very small and the instructors became family. There were many days when I wanted to pull my hair out, but overall I don't regret it. If you are in San Angelo, Texas, you might want to check into the program and commute...
As far as doing an Associates first because it's cheaper, here's my opinion: If you pay $20,000 to $30,000, you will more than make up that money in your first year of working. While others are still in school, you will be finished! Stick in there and don't get discouraged. You can do it!!!

LifeLong Dream,

I am applying for the TTUHSC ABSN Austin cohort for 2012. Where did you get scholarships from? I've been looking online, but were there some in particular that are worth trying? Any websites you'd recommend?

Thanks!

chelsmarie15 · Jul 27, 2011

Does anyone have good info. on scholarships in TEXAS?

Re'nee · Jul 27, 2011

I'm doing my prerequisites right now for nursing. I'm going to go straight to the RN program without an lvn license at Angelo State in January hopefully. Does anyone know how hard it will be and how much tuition and books all together will be. I'm 19. My parents told me if I stay at home they will pay my insurance on my car and my cell bill I just have to pay for college and stay in it. Sounds like a great deal...but i'm scared I won't take out enough money for gas,oil changes, tags, shampoo...etc.(I live 37 miles away)...i'm afraid that my whole world will come crashing down because I didn't take out enough money for two years to keep me going for school. I know all this sounds prolly over dramatic but i'm freaking out and i'm worried I will not complete school because I have no idea what i'm doing. Everyone I talk to about nursing has quit because of cost or laziness or they are 50 and went to school way back in the day so its like blind leading the blind. I've always wanted to be a nurse, I was confident but everyone is scaring me.

xtxrn, ASN, RN · Jul 27, 2011

I'm doing my prerequisites right now for nursing. I'm going to go straight to the RN program without an lvn license at Angelo State in January hopefully. Does anyone know how hard it will be and how much tuition and books all together will be. I'm 19. My parents told me if I stay at home they will pay my insurance on my car and my cell bill I just have to pay for college and stay in it. Sounds like a great deal...but i'm scared I won't take out enough money for gasoil changes, tags, shampoo...etc.(I live 37 miles away)...i'm afraid that my whole world will come crashing down because I didn't take out enough money for two years to keep me going for school. I know all this sounds prolly over dramatic but i'm freaking out and i'm worried I will not complete school [b']because I have no idea what i'm doing[/b]. Everyone I talk to about nursing has quit because of cost or laziness or they are 50 and went to school way back in the day so its like blind leading the blind. I've always wanted to be a nurse, I was confident but everyone is scaring me.

OK- first, I'm not quite 50, and not blind- though I need reading glasses :)

You need to call the college and ask them how much the classes are per credit hour- then ask them to send you the list of courses you have to take and find out how many credit hours total you'll need to have. Books- EXPENSIVE unless you get used- but a lot of nurses keep their books for reference, so might not have that option. I'd also suggest a career counselor, and information about financial aid (grants, loans, etc). If you're doing this all through loans, get advice on that as well...

This is a lot of stuff that is going to be very specific for your college (is that in San Angelo?).

Calm down :) It's going to be fine- but you really need to ask people in your area for specifics - good luck :) :up:

Re'nee · Jul 27, 2011

lol! Well thank you! Yes, at angelo state. I'm so afraid they are going to be hard courses because idk what its all about.