Hello all future nurses! Guess what? Well, if you check on my profile you will notice that I am still considering nursing. Well, I got a letter in the mail today saying that I was accepted into this congressional student leadership conference nearby. They just happened to have a medicine and healthcare program. This would be the perfect chance to see if I have what it takes to be a nurse! The only problem is that it is a little out of my price range (about $3,000). I know its a lot to ask, but would you guys be willing to help? I have a link that you can check out. (http://www.fundable.com/groupactions/groupaction.2008-03-19.8151320950). I'm not asking for money,(but please contribute if you are feeling generous because I am desperate!) I just need some support. Any fundraising ideas? The link to the website is pretty cool, but I'm a little discouraged because it hasn't been working very well. *sigh* Please help!

There are lots of grants and scholarships out there to pay for schooling. Check in with the financial advisor and www.fastweb.com. You fill out a survey and they match you with the scholarships. It is free. Good luck!

me too, the fastweb.com is great to finding scholarships for people that are not fresh out of high school. Good luck!

Have you filed your FAFSA to see if you qualify for a Pell Grant?

Hi everyone,
I just joined this group because I must work while getting my degree. Thanks for all of the valuable ideas on scholarships and grants. If I can qualify, financial assistance would be great.

Here's my advice pd, pay off all your credit cards and only use them in an emergency and then think twice before you use them. Sit down with your hubby and make out a realistic budget and stick to it. There are grants available, contact local hospitals to see if they would be willing to put you through school, with an agreement you would work for them for x number of years post college.