any schools or hospitals in Alabama that offer living stipend during school

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I am just completing my core classes at a community college in Alabama. The nursing program begins in August, which means I will need to leave my job. I have funding from a pell grant to cover my tuition, fees and books, but the loss of income to pay my rent and expenses is more than my husband can carry on his own. Does anyone know of any schools or Hospitals in Alabama that offer scholarships or stipend contracts? I cannot relocate out of state because I have a son that is a senior in high school. If anyone can point me in the right direction, I would really appreciate your time.

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I'm not from bama, but, there is absolutely no demand for new nurses, so, I would be in shock if somebody was wanting to pay you to go to nursing school. You should look into postponing your edu, and work for a while to save money if loans are not available, or continue to work while going to school.

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Can you work reduced hours and take out student loans? That's what I'm doing and so far so good.

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Im from alabama and once you get in the program they will tell you about grant and things that you can get like I get 1500 evey semster from a disadvantage students grant

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There is a grant program that was established by the U.S. Department of Labor exclusively for careers in high demand. This grant covers tuition, books, supplies, and transportation. It can only be used during the professional component of nursing education, but it is well worth it. There are some qualification factors, which are mostly regarding income limits and certain competencies that you must demonstrate, as far as basic math and reading. In Alabama, (Roll Tide!, btw) you have to contact an Alabama career center in your county. Here are some links that will help. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

Career Center Locator: http://www.servicelocator.org/

Information from the Dept. of labor about W.I.A. grants:

http://www.doleta.gov/programs/general_info.cfm

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If you are in Montgomery, Baptist hospitals have some scholarships available. I do know that at one time, they would pay for your schooling if you signed a two year contract with them. I'm not sure if that is available anymore. Their website is baptistfirst.org. Once you go to the website, go to foundation and then scholarships.

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho, ASC.

I seriously doubt that any facility is offering either sign-on bonuses or living stipends in this economy. Nurses are a dime a dozen and there is no pressing need to subsidize anyone's education.

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Roll Tide!!

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lsk40...they tell you about this grant after we start nursing school? what are the qualifications?

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