JoeyRN

Has anyone who has "less than perfect credit" been able to land one of these private loans.For example Let's say I have a bankruptcy in the past...like about 2 years since discharge. Any chance of getting a private loan?? I am accepted to start school late in this year, but I am afraid my poor money management in the past may hinder me being able to afford this. I know that I can land the federal loans to cover tuition, but I need some $$ to pay the mortgage and for some ramon noodles. Any advice appreciated. I did look into this rich uncle loan and before I completed the appy process it said "sorry" but denied d/t the BK thing. I hope some of the other lenders will be a bit more understanding. I know I can not be the only CRNA hopefull with some closet credit problems..so what do others do, how to pay for this? Please help Joey

Hello all, I need some guidance from those of you in the trenches. I am hoping to become a CRNA and in the process of picking schools to apply to. I need to gain some critical care experience. I do have some experience in progressive care unit, and hve been in health care for many years as a respiratory therapist. Here is my perplexing problem....I have been offered a job at my current hosptial in the ICU...good pay...close to home...small community hospital icu..will only get a 3 week orientation and likely pulled to other units frequently depending on census. Option number 2....I have also been offered a position in a Level 1 trauma center MICU/SICU..pay is a few dollars less, and its a 90 minute drive..16 week orientation..and will rarely be pulled to other units...the experience will most likely be much better than my current hospitals icu. So what to do...Less money/better experience/lenghty commute or close to home/less experience/better money....Anyone got any guideing words of wisdom??? PLEASE!! Thanks JO

Hello, I am in the process of applying to CRNA school. A big worry for me is financial aid. I am certainly not proud of this but I have a past bankruptcy (2 years old) and afraid this is going to hinder my finacial aid. I have read on this forum about the many types of private loans availavle...This sounds perfect to help pay for school but they are credit based. The federal financial aid I will receive is not enough to cover tuition as well as cost of living. Any advice....Has anybody else been able to secure a private loan with less than perfect credit? I have been able to refinance my home as well as obtain credit for a new car since the bankruptcy discharge....So maybe thier is a chance?? I just don't want to go through all the obsticles of getting accepted into school and than finding out I can't go because of money.... ps...I'm not a bad person....I just made some stupid financial decisions..... Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks Jo