Paying for 2nd degree BSN programs?

[Swells]

I'm starting at Jefferson in the fall, and I know its really late to be stressing about money. Out of my own stupidity, I misjudged how much loan money I was getting (which is very little). It is a very expensive program two-year program, although I do have a fair amount of money saved up.

Almost every scholarship/grant excludes me because of my first bachelor's degree. Anyone figure out how to pay for this??? I was very fortunate in my first degree to not have to take out outside loans through banks and such. I am pretty sure I will not be so lucky this time.

Any advice? I have a list of scholarships I am looking into, but any advice will be most appreciated. Winning lottery numbers would also be appreciated

[skulskcc01]

You can apply for personal student loans through Sallie Mae or Wells Fargo.

[hannah87]

I'm running into the same problem myself. Check with local hospitals for their scholarship opportunities. The hospital here offers employment to students once their clinicals have started as well as full tuition scholarships if you commit to working for them 1-3 years after graduation (depending on the scholarship amount). This is pretty much the only option I have at this point (I'm still paying back loans from my first degree), so I was lucky to find it. I just called the hospital and asked if they had any scholarship opportunities available. It might be worth it to check with hospitals that are out of town but not too far as well, it could be worth the drive.

Hope this helps and best of luck to you!