May I make a recommendation. For students in California, you should try and go to either an ROP program or Adult School. I did my LVN out of High School and only paid $3,000 total which included: books, uniforms, equipment, and even a pair of shoes. (lol) Save the big loans for RN school because they are ridiculously expensive. I know that in a private school there is more flexibility with the schedule but it doesn't hurt to look at a different alternative which could save you thousands of dollars if you make it in the program. Just my