| Statistics show that college costs are rising | | | | that are available. They will have lists of grants, |
| dramatically. Some schools cost upwards of $30,000 | | | | scholarships, and even work study programs. They |
| per year, not including textbooks and other supplies. | | | | may also be able to help you select the best area |
| This is leading to a sharp decline in enrollment. Should | | | | colleges and universities. Some hospitals may even |
| you give up your dream of becoming a nurse? | | | | agree to pay for your education if you sign a |
| Perhaps not, there is high demand for nurses. For this | | | | contract with them that states in exchange for your |
| reason, nursing school scholarships are easy to find. | | | | college education you will remain an employee of their |
| Though there are many nursing school scholarships | | | | hospital for a certain number of years. This is an |
| available to men and woman who dream of entering | | | | excellent program that keeps young adults from |
| the field of nursing, you do have to do your research. | | | | leaving states after college. |
| Plan to spend a good deal of time searching for | | | | Remember that some scholarships will be restricted |
| grants and scholarships online, in medical publications, | | | | to minority groups, low income families, children of |
| local hospitals, and through university financial | | | | labor union organizations, athletic groups, children |
| departments. | | | | whose parents are employees of certain businesses, |
| The best place to start searching for nursing school | | | | foster children, and honor students. Do not become |
| scholarships is at the colleges or universities where | | | | discouraged when you discover that there is not |
| you plan to apply. Every college or university has a | | | | much out there that fits your needs. Keep searching |
| toll-free phone number. Call the financial department | | | | because you will come across a number of suitable |
| and ask for help in finding scholarships or grants that | | | | programs. It just takes time. |
| apply to your needs and financial standing. | | | | Being organized is essential when searching for |
| In some cases, the institution for higher learning will | | | | nursing school scholarships and grants. Keep all |
| only give you this information if you have been | | | | necessary paperwork on hand and ready to be |
| accepted. If that is the case with one or more of | | | | faxed or mailed to the financial program. Income |
| your choices, you may want to start your search | | | | statements, personal essays, and school transcripts |
| online. Check with the federal government as they | | | | are usually required additions to the application. Make |
| have many programs available. Many online companies | | | | sure you have them handy. |
| will run the searches for you at no charge, use them | | | | Regardless of your financial or ethnic standings, there |
| to your advantage. Avoid companies who make you | | | | are nursing school scholarships available. Stick with it |
| pay any fees. | | | | and you can make your dreams of nursing come |
| Check with hospitals and medical practices in your | | | | true. |
| area for any grants and nursing school scholarships | | | | |