I'm talking about myself, actually. I've been researching many RN-BSN programs (stop laughing, BBFRN!), and I'm realizing that they're all pretty pricey. I know, news flash, right?! So being a spreadsheet girl, I sat down this morning and came up with an estimate for the program I want. I've realized that unlike my three previous degrees (3 Associates degrees = 1 Masters in Indecision!), I probably can't pay for this one out of my own pocket. Unless my pockets suddenly become lined with $1000 bills, of course.
My employer will pay for $3K/year, but that won't go too far. I figure I can match that figure myself, but again, that won't do it, either. I hate to be in debt, but ... ya know. I want this. And once I decide I want something, I'm pretty relentless. (*cough*Stubborn*cough* )
So I'm looking at student loans so that I don't have to stretch this sucker out over a few years. Anyone have any words of wisdom in this area? Good/bad experiences with student loans? (I've done the FAFSA, btw, and apparently I don't qualify for financial aid. Good to know I'm so freakin' wealthy! :chuckle)
For me, this type of loan made sense and some people forget they are available so I thought I'd mention it. Good luck!
The housing market bust has sucked the majority of my equity away; home values have fallen badly in my area. I had a HELOC, but my mortgage company closed the line of credit a few months ago because the values have dropped so much. Good thing we had that new roof done the month before. That is a great suggestion, though. When (if?!) the market improves and some of my equity reappears, I'll definitely consider it.
I've been researching many RN-BSN programs (stop laughing, BBFRN!), and I'm realizing that they're all pretty pricey. I know, news flash, right?! So being a spreadsheet girl, I sat down this morning and came up with an estimate for the program I want. I've realized that unlike my three previous degrees (3 Associates degrees = 1 Masters in Indecision!), I probably can't pay for this one out of my own pocket. Unless my pockets suddenly become lined with $1000 bills, of course.
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Lunah, MSN, RN
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The housing market bust has sucked the majority of my equity away; home values have fallen badly in my area.
I had a HELOC, but my mortgage company closed the line of credit a few months ago because the values have dropped so much. Good thing we had that new roof done the month before. 
That is a great suggestion, though. When (if?!) the market improves and some of my equity reappears, I'll definitely consider it.