Pay for Your Graduate Nursing Education Without Going Broke

Meet your personal financial aid guru! This unique reference is written specifically for graduate nursing students who need an effective college funding plan. It offers little-known but highly effective strategies for financing graduate nursing programs without going broke. Brimming with valuable advice from financial aid directors at top nursing schools, this book delivers a road map for building a successful personal plan to fund education and career advancement. Clearly written and engaging, it offers innovative revenue concepts and establishes how to own the financial aid process by proactively “partnering” with the graduate financial aid office. Replete with testimonials and case studies from nurses, this text helps readers compare loan options, discover new strategies to reduce their debt, and learn about the latest tax planning innovations with the greatest financial return. Additional benefits include a checklist for college funding opportunities, a list of the 10 best nursing scholarship resources, and savvy “Tips From the Pros.” KEY FEATURES: Strategies for developing your own personal college funding plan Real-life case studies from nurses who have successfully implemented creative financing strategies Tips to generate cash flow and keep more money in your pocket Major education planning mistakes to avoid before it’s too late Traditional and nontraditional ways to accelerate loan repayment Advice from financial aid directors at the top nursing schools The 10 best nursing scholarship resources Inspiring “before” and “after” student profiles