Questions about costs

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Hello. I was wondering a couple of things about costs. 1) Can you buy your course books on places like Amazon to save money? 2) My CC website says that the 2 year ADN is about $9,000.00. I don't have 9k, but I was wondering when that money is due? Do you pay per semester, or how does that work? I only make like 9 bucks an hour, which is why I need to change jobs. I am starting prereq courses this fall and would really appreciate ANYTHING anyone has to offer. I plan on saving money for the next 2 years so that when I get accepted somewhere, I will only have to work part time so that I can concentrate on my studies. Thank You very much

Josh

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1) Yes, you can rent or buy your textbooks online. Amazon, half.com, etc. 2) My experience with paying for school has been that you pay for each semester as you progress. You register for classes, and then you are able to see the amount that it will cost for that particular semester and when it is due. At my university, 100% of the cost is not due when classes start.. But a percentage is due. Depending on the school depends on what that percentage is. My university offers payment plans where you can split the cost of tuition for that semester into 2-3 payments. It really depends on the school itself as to how they manage when tuition is due, what percentage is due when classes begin, if they offer payment plans, etc. I would contact the financial aid department of the school you are planning to attend. They can give you specifics. I have paid for the majority of my tuition using grants, scholarships, and (for the remainder) federal student loans. I would suggest filing out a FAFSA and as many (reputable) scholarships applications as possible. (Hopefully, you will qualify for grants using your FAFSA app.) Start with the scholarships offered through your schools website and the ones suggested by the financial aid dept. If there is a remainder left to pay (after scholarships and grants), look into federal student loan options if you cannot afford what is left outright. It is possible to pay "out of pocket" for tuition due (outside of what grants and scholarships will cover), but it takes careful budgeting. If you are able to finish school with no debt, more power to you! Good luck!

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Thank You very much for the quick reply. That was very informative. I feel much better knowing that I don't have to come up with all of the money all at once. I am still a GOOOOD ways away from getting into nursing school, but I am trying to save up all of the money that I can now, and learn everything that I possibly can. Thanks again

Josh

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