I am getting my BSN, and I'm finding that I'm having a REALLY hard time working as much as I do as well as doing school full time. I've decided to look into private student loans for living expenses. It seems really overwhelming, though and I'm wondering if anyone has any advice for me? I don't plan on taking out more than I have to, but I'm working as a caregiver so I'm not making a lot. I need $2,500 a month; and right now I work about 50 hours a week to make that happen. That, plus full time school, plus being married I'm stretched way too thin. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! I'm in Washington state, I don't know if that matters. Where did you get your private loans? How much did you take out? Tips? I'm going to be an advanced practice nurse, so I've already planned on paying down a lot of debt from school after this is all over, but if I don't pass my classes because I have to work too much to do the school work I'm going to be a poor CNA forever. Thanks in advance!