Private Student Loan

[jluc13]

Hello,

I plan on starting nursing school next year in spring 2020 at West Coast University and wanted to see if there was anyone that went there or is starting next year because I wanted to ask since their school tuition is very expensive, I wanted to know what lender they would recommend. I plan on using my chapter 35 benefits from my GI bill but just wanted to inquire some information.

[Rose_Queen, BSN, MSN, RN]

How expensive is very expensive? If you would be taking out more in loans than you could realistically expect to make in your first year of nursing, you may want to reconsider the program. Many people are making loan payments that are equal to a mortgage payment.

[APmedics]

On 11/8/2019 at 11:24 PM, jluc13 said:

Hello,

I plan on starting nursing school next year in spring 2020 at West Coast University and wanted to see if there was anyone that went there or is starting next year because I wanted to ask since their school tuition is very expensive, I wanted to know what lender they would recommend. I plan on using my chapter 35 benefits from my GI bill but just wanted to inquire some information.

I'd recommend going to West Coast. There are a lot of negative reviews about them and their business practices. They are for-profit also so they've got that stigma associated with them as well. The Department of Veteran Affairs is also leaning more toward not providing payments to for-profits so there is a danger that midway through your program the VA will no longer certify payments.

There are numerous nursing programs available throughout southern California, I'd suggest applying to those first and even consider moving out of state. You want to have a solid education at a reputable institution.

Community college may take longer but it will be far cheaper and can actually be covered in full from the payments you'll receive through Chapter 35. Look at the local community colleges to see how they rate their points system. Do everything on that list and you should be set for admission.