In many cases, when you decide to go to nursing school, one of the first things you will need to take care of is applying for an educational loan. Whether you are enrolling in a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Registered Nurse (RN), or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, the first step in seeking to borrow money for nursing school, is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form.
Filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
The only way you can be considered for federal educational loan programs for nursing school is to complete the FAFSA. It is not possible to be certain of how much aid you are eligible to receive until you submit this document.
The FAFSA should be completed as early as possible after January 1st in the calendar year that you plan to begin school. The most expedient way to complete your FAFSA is via the Internet. Paper FAFSA forms are available, but are not recommended because it takes significantly longer to receive approval than completing this necessary documentation online.
To complete your FAFSA, you will need either your income taxes or your W-2 forms. If you work as independent...