How can I find grants, incurring no debt, that will pay for me to get my LPN to RN AD, in nursing on-line?

Question

I'm already in too much debt, but I would truly like to get my degree in nursing without getting any further in debt.

Answer 1

Many hospitals offer tuition reibersment (if you work there) There are also special federal grants for people seeking their RN, since there is a nationwide shortage. You can get most everything funded.

You have to apply for your FAFSA (federally funded aid/grants) and go into the school to see what scholarships are available...( In FL the state funded grants are dispersed direstly to the colleges and given out by them) Some of the scholarships I had gotten are childcare scholarship and a student support scholarship(thru the school/state) Most of your money should come from federal level (FAFSA). In all, I got BACK almost $2000 after tuition, books, lab and general fees, and will get another $1700 at the end of the semester (the amount reimbersed for tuition)

And just so you know, you can fill out a FAFSA just to see how much will be paid for, you dont have to go to college that year. It is not a commitment. And if your state gives grants indivisually, visit or call the financial aid office @ the college you are interested in and they can give you more information. Also check for private grants and scholarships sponsered by local companies/organizations

Answer 2

If the online college is accredited and accepts financial aid, there are grants available to the RN student. There are other sources out there for those going into nursing careers, too.

First, apply to FAFSA.ed.gov because it will tap into need based financial aid from both the federal government and the college. It includes federal grants.

Second, 35 states offer a website to apply for both college and state grants. However, most states have a website devoted to state grants, so it is a good idea to use Google.com and Yahoo.com to find the information.

Third, the college's financial aid office and financial aid website has a list of scholarships from private organizations and companies. Sometimes, the degree program lists scholarships for that career field, too.

Fourth, some employers offer a benefit in which tuition is reimbursed at some level, so it is an idea to check out this information with human resources office.

Finally, there are free membership scholarship search websites. Most are updated on a regular basis.

Good luck!

Answer 3

Aside from FAFSA http://www.fafsa.ed.gov and Pell Grant http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/student_guide/2004_2005/english/types.htm , you may want to explore private foundation grants

For private grants, you may want to check the Foundation Center's Foundation Grants for Individuals Online http://gtionline.fdncenter.org . It's a subscription based website ($9.95 per month) and their opening blurb only says that the database is ideal for "students, artists, academic researchers, libraries and financial aid offices."