Nursing is one of the few fields that constantly gets money poured into it and made available for just about anyone because the medical field is constantly understaffed. Try the FAFSA website in order to find out more.
you can find out about nursing grants at http://educationgrant.org
do they have pell grants for nursing school
There are a number of grants available to people wanting to attending nursing school. Chances are you can find exactly what you are looking for by looking on specific nursing websites.
Many states have nursing grants for nursing students meeting a financial need. The best part is that grants do not have to be paid back if you enter certain areas of nursing after you earn your degree. Be sure to read the fine print on the grants you apply for so that you know what is required of you. Certain grants can be used on college related expenses. The PELL grant is a great example! Be sure to fill out your FAFSA to be eligible for grants.
Government agencies as well as private agencies provides different grants and scholarships for nursing students who are lacking financial support. You can check collegescholarships.org for all the information you need regarding nursing grants.
The US Federal government may be the largest provider of grants for nursing. You can find out more by visiting the Human Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for info on what they do. http://www.hrsa.gov/
The Nursing Incentive Scholarship Fund is available for scholarships in nursing and is sponsored by the Kentucky Board of Nursing and is available for all students in need who are pursuing an LPN to RN or RNs pursuing graduate school.
Yes, there are many grants for nursing students that are offered. The college you are attending usually have a link for grants for you to apply, also you can apply online for government grants.
There are no grants specifically intended for nursing school. Educational grants are offered by the federal government (Pell Grant) and various states for the purpose of higher education. Nursing would be among those endeavors. You must apply for aid by completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid at www.fafsa.edu.gov -- This form determines your eligibility and will be used by the school to calculate the amount of grant money available to you. Private scholarships may be available at some schools, but those monies are not handled in the same way as grants.
On the site Singlemom.com it referenced a great many options for financing school. Not only were government backed grants such as Pell listed, but a number of others as well.
There are a number of foundations which offer grants to students. However you must do your homework to find them and then you have to learn how to write up the application for a grant. The government has information on the topic here (http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/nursing/)
If you are planning on going to nursing school and need assistance, you probably need a grant or a scholarship. a great resource would be http://www.bestnursingschools.net/scholarships.html