Financial Aid Living In Illinois

[rociomagdalenaa 11]

Okay, so i currently go to a community college in illinois (where i live). i applied to the nursing program there and unfortunately, i didn't get accepted. i'm not giving up so i'll apply again in August. However, as a precaution (and a smart idea) i'm looking at other places to transfer to. I don't even know where to start. Do I keep looking at other community colleges, cause it's cheaper? or here is my actual main question: Can i apply to four year schools, and can i even get any type of financial aid? Money is the biggest obstacle here honestly. if i do transfer it will be for the next spring semester or even fall 2014.

any advice would be helpful!

thanks

-Rocio

[engineer2mike 36]

If money is the main issue(which it always is), try to stay in a community college level because it's cheaper. Try to go to several colleges and compare there Nursing curriculum, and then transfer to a Four-year university. I went to four different Community Colleges because classes are often available in one college that is not necessarily offered in another. Don't give up Rocio:)

[arcane 30]

I agree with engineer2mike. Attending community colleges is cheaper, and you can get your basics and pre-requisites out of the way at a fraction of the cost, then transfer to a 4 yr university to finish your degree.

[Edwin 11]

My shool, CSU, is very affordable Rocio. But as in all four year colleges, you cant apply for the nursing program without a established GPA. You have to see which school fits you best. My school's tuition is in the 4-5 grand/semester and beleive me its more affordable than UIC or other 4 year institution. The basic requirement would be a 3.0 and be at a sophomore status. And about financial aid, you have to see the illinois dream fund as well as other non profit organizations distributing private money for daca receiptients or undocumented students.