how can i get financial support for my son's nursing education?
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You're too late to do any applications for funding outside the school your son will be attending. But the school itself should have several options.\n\nYour local library will be your greatest resourse. Just ask the librarian.\n\nAlso, local grants and foundations support educational opportunities. Go to one of the non-profit organizations in your town, and ask them who the money-people are in the area. The non-profits always know where the money is.\n\nIf all funding efforts fail, low-interest loans are available.
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talk tothe financial aid offices at the colelges where your children plan to attend. Ask about an income appeal where they may be able to help you lower your EFC.
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Well, apply for Social Security on his behalf.  Also, get him into a school that can help him.
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ask about the ollege access funds, sometimes called hardship funds, ALL colleges and universities have them but the funds are limited so apply early.\n\nSome charities and educational trusts give money to students, try EGAS they will send your son a form and then identify possible sources of funding, although to be honest they tend to have been set up in the days when men found work easily so women stand more chance as do those with a disability.\n\nThere is a huge reference book called something like "grant making trusts" - you will find it in the library but it is normally only for reference.\n\nI went through the entire book identifying trusts that may help me, I put these on a database, I then did a mailmerge and wrote off about 200 letters, I got about 20 replies and funding from about 6.\n\nOne advantage of this kind of funding is that it does not count as income so is not taxed and does not affect dss benefits.\n\nYour son stands more chance if one of his parents is a member of particular groups such as freemasons, or a member of the clergy or even the geografical area he lives in.\n\ngood luck.
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I think you need to continue with school for your future.  I'm sure your mother would agree with that.  As for no money for treatment, etc., check for social agencies, hospices, churches, support groups (check with the hospital oncology department), etc. to see if they can help.  Sorry for your situation and may God bless and comfort you and your mother during this difficult time.
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Try to find a community college near you so that he can live at home. The classes are cheaper and usually pretty easy (save money, get the grades up). After a semester or two there he should be able to get back into school and recieve financial aid.
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I would fill out a FAFSA, you can go on-line to do this, this will allow you financial aide for if you would like to go back to school.  Alot of Degrees require Co-Op job opportunities, so you can go to school and work at a lucrative place involving what your degree is toward!  Good Luck to you, I am now going to school for Diagnostic Medical Sonography at the ripe old age of 40.  So, Anything Goes!
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Fill out the FAFSA online! They use tax return information from the previous year, and if you were a single mother, you should qualify for at least a Pell Grant, if you weren't making much money. On the FAFSA, you can choose if you're interested in just grants, loans, or both. The FAFSA is free. The worst they can say is "no." \n\nAlso, many employers nowadays offer tuition reimbursement. It may not be publicized, but should always be asked. If you have a college or university near you, many times they will pay your full tuition or at least part if you work for them.\n\nAnd lastly, check websites of the universities/colleges you're interested in. Many times you can find links to scholarship applications. There are many scholarships out there for non-traditional students. Also try the website: www.fastweb.org. There are many links to national scholarships.
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I would try a ESA. It's an education savings account that can be used for any educational purposes. Not just college.\nOr you cuold try a UTMA account. Uniform Transfer to Minors. An adult would be custodian on this account until the minor turns between 18-21 yrs old depending on the state of residence.
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This is something to contact the hospital about, either to their billing department or a social worker.  Most hospitals are willing to work out some type of payment plan, if that is something that he can do.  They could point him to the right direction for any type of aid available in your area.
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Contact your local social services.... they might be able to help you...that was how I got my job babysitting for low income families on the aspire program. It might be different state to state, but I am sure they will probably be able to steer you in the right direction. Good Luck.
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You can get plenty of grants (if your income is low-enough) and you can get stafford loans which are not credit based. Although stafford loans aren't available to students at community colleges. You have to be pursuing a bachelor's degree at an accreditated university or college. Apply to take a few classes at a community college and then apply to a 4 year university for nursing you can get affordable school loans and get your RN. If you get your GPA high enough you can get plenty of scholarships and you won't need to get loans. Good luck! There's plenty of programs out there for you. You just have to search for them. I use http://www.fastweb.com/ as a free scholarship search. You just need to apply. They have tons of scholarships out there if you just apply there. Good luck!!
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He can fill out a form called the FAFSA that will tell him all types of aid (grants, loans, etc) that he is eligible for. You can fill it out online at\nhttp://www.fafsa.ed.gov
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Fill out a FAFSA - even if you don't qualify for aid the government loans have the best interest rates.  There are also private lenders like www.edfinancial.com.\n\nAnd, last but not least, there are scholarships.  There are scholarships only available for adult students, ones only available for certain professions (there's a ton for nursing and teaching) and then just general scholarships.  Talk to the financial aid department in your school of choice and they can possibly help you find these scholarships.  There's also a website www.fastweb.com which lists a whole bunch of scholarships.\n\nI'm also going back to school this fall (nursing) - I hope this helps!
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Probably the best is to contact the school. Some schools have scholarships that are given based on needs. Please specify where you live so people can give you specific advice.
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i would say go to school and be a nurse. but sinice your kids are about to go to school. hummmmmmmm. could take classes w/ them lol.
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I read that Florida has a big nursing shortage but the schools do not have the money to accept all the students who apply. Check out the web pages I have looked up and find out more. As far as getting married it depends on your and his total income. Try going to one stop (the unemployment office) and see if they can help you. They paid for my education 2 years ago and I do not have to pay them back. My situation was different than yours though. They are your best source for this as they have all the help you need in one location. Good luck and may God bless you. PS: the article said most Florida nurses go to a community college.