Scholarships in Georgia that will pay cost of living expenses

prettymica, ASN, BSN, MSN, LPN, RN, APRN, NP · Mar 29, 2011

If you find any info... Please let me know. I am searching for the same

Simply_KiZmet · Mar 30, 2011

When I was in nursing school, my cousin, who works for the government, told me that they offer a LOT of scholarships & loan repayment options... After some research I found the Nursing Scholarship Program. They paid all of my tuition & part of my fees. Plus I received a $1200-1300(give or take a few dollars) monthly stipend. After graduation, they gave me 6 months to pass NCLEX & accept a job offer. Then I would have 3 months to actually start work. The only stipulation is that I have to work in one of the following areas for 2 years (or more depending on how many years of funding received)

Ambulatory Surgical Centers;

Federally Qualified Health Centers (including Look Alike Health Centers);

Home Health Agencies;

Hospice Programs;

Hospitals;

Indian Health Service Health Centers;

Native Hawaiian Health Centers;

Nursing Homes;

Rural Health Clinics;

Skilled Nursing Facilities; and

State or local Public Health Departments including Public Health Clinics within the Departments

Ineligible sites include but are not limited to:

Assisted Living Facilities.

Free Standing Clinics that do not qualify as one of the above critical shortage facilities;

Private Practice Offices; and

Renal Dialysis Centers.

If you're interested, here's the link so you can find more information on the program.

http://www.hrsa.gov/loanscholarships/scholarships/Nursing/

ugabelle · Mar 30, 2011

Thanks! I looked online and the application for 2011 is not ready yet but I will definitely be submitting!

Jessicaeileen · Apr 27, 2011

When I was in nursing school, my cousin, who works for the government, told me that they offer a LOT of scholarships & loan repayment options... After some research I found the Nursing Scholarship Program. They paid all of my tuition & part of my fees. Plus I received a $1200-1300(give or take a few dollars) monthly stipend. After graduation, they gave me 6 months to pass NCLEX & accept a job offer. Then I would have 3 months to actually start work. The only stipulation is that I have to work in one of the following areas for 2 years (or more depending on how many years of funding received)
Ambulatory Surgical Centers;
Federally Qualified Health Centers (including Look Alike Health Centers);
Home Health Agencies;
Hospice Programs;
Hospitals;
Indian Health Service Health Centers;
Native Hawaiian Health Centers;
Nursing Homes;
Rural Health Clinics;
Skilled Nursing Facilities; and
State or local Public Health Departments including Public Health Clinics within the Departments
Ineligible sites include but are not limited to:
Assisted Living Facilities.
Free Standing Clinics that do not qualify as one of the above critical shortage facilities;
Private Practice Offices; and
Renal Dialysis Centers.
If you're interested, here's the link so you can find more information on the program.
http://www.hrsa.gov/loanscholarships/scholarships/Nursing/

does that scholarship money go to the school or to you? I know I'm going to need extra money when I get into the nursing program, but the school I plan to attend only accepts money from like pell, hope, va and a few others.

So I was wondering if the money actually came to you or to the school?

Simply_KiZmet · Apr 28, 2011

There is a monthly stipend that gets direct deposited each month. The school gets a separate payment for your tuition & fees.

TMSATTER · May 21, 2011

Does anyone know if north east ga medical center is considered as one of the approved hospitals?

Simply_KiZmet · May 22, 2011

Most hospitals are approved.... But they might be changing those rules soon.... So check with the scholarship program.

Mophin77 · May 27, 2011

This is fantastic information! Thank you!