paying for nursig school

nurse_flo_marie, MSN, RN · Feb 20, 2018

Does your company where you work as a CNA offer any scholarships or maybe even a nursing school loan?

I would first ask your HR person, but if they say no ask your Director of Nursing or Administrator. Tell them you're in a bind (for whatever reason) and you really want to go to nursing school. Some companies have systems set up to offer loans to employees.

I would also look into associations & organizations in areas you are interested in. A lot of them offer scholarships to those pursuing nursing school.

I don't know if you're in Massachusetts, but there is a company called Mass Senior Care that offers scholarships for nursing staff working in long term care.

Hope this helps! Good Luck!

allnurses Guide · Feb 20, 2018

If you only make $12/hr you should qualify for student loans at a minimum. Why do you say you cannot qualify for these?

Trauma Columnist · Feb 21, 2018

Moved to student forum

Wannabenurseneko · Feb 21, 2018

You should be able to apply for financial aid with your wages , in the past I have paid for classes out of pocket and it was very hard. Did you try signing up for it again this year ?. I thought I would not be able to get it ,but my advisor encouraged me to try again and I was able to get it this year ; I think you should try again do not give up .

flowerpowerntx · Feb 21, 2018

Student loans

Mavrick, BSN, RN · Feb 21, 2018

Student loans, scholarships, part-time employment throughout nursing school (full-time during the summer).

I went to an astronomically expensive private nursing school. I took out the loans necessary and saw it as an investment in myself. At that time there was a nursing shortage so the State forgave 25% of the loan for three years and 15% in the fourth year. I was making payments all along so it was pretty well paid off after 4 years.

If I had to do it again, I would go to a much less expensive school but take out as much student loans I could with the same caveat that I was making an investment in myself.

Apple-Core, ASN, BSN, RN · Feb 22, 2018

Are you sure you don't qualify for FAFSA? Could you move in with family (if you don't already live with them) to help out for the 2 years of school? Community college is the cheapest option, and pay for it with student loans.