Room and Board at a Community College

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I am 29 years old and I am thinking of starting an RN degree in Northern Kentucky. I currently work a full time job, but I will have to give that up to go to school full time. Just curious if anyone in a career change has added room and board to their financial aid to compensate for going to a part time job. I think I will need room and board to pay my rent. The school I am looking into is Beckfield College in Northern Kentucky.

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I know in Florida, Room and Board is included in my financial aid need. So I can get a loan to cover the difference. Not too sure about Kentucky, but I get a Pell Grant and qualify for loans.

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I know there are a few common grants here in Kentucky through the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority. I have been an airline pilot for a number of years now, so I know that this type of school will require a great deal of my time and I don't really want to impede that with to much time at work.

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I go to DCCCD, and they include room and board. The thing is the maximum amount with even that included isn't enough to cover it. I get the full amount per year in pell grants and student loans, and there is no way I could pay rent on it for more than half a year (and thats if I only used it for rent, and didn't pay electric), or any other expenses like school, books, gas, or rent. You might consider applying for an additional private loan where the cap is a little higher.

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I am going to talk to the financial aid folks tomorrow. I am planning on carrying a part time job to fill in the gaps so we'll see. Where is DCCCD?

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