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so i basically switched to nursing last minute, finished my pre reqs, and applied to two schools where i had met the requirements.. FAU and Nova. i had a bunch of problems with FAU and wasn't told i needed to send extra information so my application was never processed and therefore i didn't get it. i got into Nova and have done everything i need to do to attend this school. the problem is.. they JUST processed my financial aid even though i sent in everything in May and i am getting such little money to pay for tuition. i'm really getting cold feet about going to a private school but i basically only got into this program and i already paid a fee of $1000. i was wondering if anyone had advice as to what an alternative could be. i am really doubting i will get into another program because i only have a 3.0 and am lucky i got in at all. i also have a lot of credits and most schools don't seem to like this for some reason.. please any advice as to any other way i can get my RN (BSN preferably because i'd like to get a masters). thanks so much!

I think the state of Florida has a loan forgiveness program for nurses. I've seen the site before but I can't remember the web address. Try google.

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Specializes in NICU, Post-partum.

There is simply, no way that I would pay the high-cost of tuition of a private school.

I don't care how good the program is, etc. It is simply, not worth it.

I would gladly stay on a 2-year, even 3 year waiting list to a public nursing program, before I paid out an annual 5-figure tuition bill.

Because you sure as heck aren't going to pay that loan for 4 years or even two years of school back in 2 or 3 years.

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Hi,

I went to Nova and it was a great experience! I would not worry about the tuition right now. You will be paying for top quality education. I am now paying my student loans and you can work on weekends as well. Find out if you can get Perkin loans ... they can be forgiven after graduation. PM me if you need additional info about NOVA. Good Luck!

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