how are you paying for nursing school? or how do you plan to pay for nursing school?

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Specializes in Med/Surg/Tele.

I took out student loans, after graduation I consolidated all into 1 at a decent interest rate, talked to someone there and he gave me several repayment options. Of course I chose to have smaller mos payments over a longer time. No assistance where I work, but some hospitals have programs where you work where they will reimburse each class as long as you maintain a certain average. or even partial reimbursement.

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I plan to pay as I go with my bonuses I get in April, July and October from my non-health field employer. Also, had thought I would sock away $50 per pay (every other week) to pay for the necessary books and equipment I will need. Since I am pre-nursing, I have time to prepare. Altogether, NS should cost right around 10k over the next three years. I added up the books and came up with $2500 needed JUST for books!

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Specializes in Med-Surg.

The hospital I worked at as a tech does a scholarship for individuals that sign a contrat to work as an RN in the facility for 2 years.

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Specializes in Otolaryngology-ENT.

I have a federal grant and the remainder with Sallie Mae stafford loan. I am paying my loan while I am in school.:specs:

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Specializes in Psych..

My husband is in the military and he was able to sign over half of his GI Bill benefits to me. I don't qualify for FAFSA. And I haven't found any scholarships I qualify for. I'm trying my hardest not to take out any loans.

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Specializes in Executive, DON, CM, Utilization.

Hi All!

I went on full scholarships and it was a second degree for me.

Apply at the University that accepts you if you are going for your

BS in Nursing or BSN.

Karen G.

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My husband is in the military and he was able to sign over half of his GI Bill benefits to me. I don't qualify for FAFSA. And I haven't found any scholarships I qualify for. I'm trying my hardest not to take out any loans.

Use the GI Bill benefits with pride, I am quite sure your dh earned it and you deserve it. Good luck to you and please thank your husband for his service to our country.

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Specializes in ICU.

Because I'm an Australian citizen, I quality for a HECS-HELP loan, which is a zero-interest loan that's paid off with your pre-tax income when you reach a certain threshold, I believe ~$40k a year.

Bachelor of Nursing is ~$4000 a year, which goes into the HECS debt, which I can pay off when I start working.

Got to love it.

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Specializes in Telemetry.

SO helped, private student loan, and family's help. Its definitely been a group effort!!

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I just calculated the total amount of tuition + living expenses for the whole MSN program, and I feel a bit confused and scared...

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Specializes in Operating Room.

I worked full-time while in school :yawn:and used tuition reimbursement. Felt good to not owe anyone a dime for my nursing degree, even though while I was in school, I had a pretty big caffeine addiction going!:bugeyes:

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Specializes in progressive care telemetry.

Look into WIA (workforce investment act) in your area. It's a federal program but every state/county handles the money a little differently. In my area it is a 5k lifetime grant that can be spread out over several semesters and can also be used for books if needed. It's not a huge amount of money but hey, every little bit helps!

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