Scholarships

Are you driven to help others? Inspired by the possibility of saving and improving lives? For many people entering the nursing field, there’s a feeling that they didn’t choose nursing—it chose them. But even if you are sure that you want to become a nurse, you’ll need to plan ahead for your education, training, and on-the-job experience. Fortunately, there are several ways to get started as a nurse. By choosing a path that fits your current lifestyle, you can begin working toward your new career, and even start working while you complete your education. Here are three options worth considering. 1. Start working right away as an orderly, attendant or nursing aide Ready to start helping people and providing care to those in need ...

If you think a college degree might be unaffordable, are concerned about enrolling because of your work schedule, or not sure how a flexible online education works, you're not alone. Our FREE Working While Going to College Guide will show you how to fit college into your working life so you can reach your degree goals while growing your career and income. Not sure where to start? Download our FREE Online Guide guide to Working While Going to College With the rise of online education and flexible credit transfer options, there has never been a better time for working adults to fit a degree into their busy lives. Full of practical advice, StraighterLine’s Guide to Working and College gives you all you need to know about working ...

Ready to advance in your career, but can’t move forward without going back to school? Ready to go back to school, but can’t afford to without a job? You’re not alone. In fact, you might be surprised at how common (and how realistic) it is to work while going to school. 1. Most students work. According to the U.S. Department of Education, over 78% of undergraduate students work—a figure that’s held steady since the 1990s. On average, working students hold down 30 hour-per-week jobs. You are not alone. Others have found a way to achieve their academic goals while working--and you can learn from their success. Time management is critical. 2. 25% of full-time students also work full time. Granted, this cuts down on fam ...

Whether you are looking to earn your degree online, on-campus, or through a competency-based education program, one of the best ways to lower your cost of college is by getting a scholarship. When adult learners first start considering a college degree, one of their most pressing concerns is how to afford it. A quality scholarship can make all the difference. Scholarship Help Is Available to Students Like You – Really Around $46 billion in scholarships and grant money is given out each year through individual colleges and universities as well as the U.S. Department of Education. $3.3 billion in funding is also provided annually by private sector organizations like corporations, associations, and foundations. That’s ...

We’re excited to introduce Nichols College and Mount Vernon Nazarene University as our newest StraighterLine partner colleges and announce that New England College of Business is our latest scholarship partner. Welcome to the StraighterLine College Savings Network! When you enroll at any one of over 100 accredited schools in our partner college network, you are guaranteed to receive full course credit for approved college courses taken at StraighterLine. Ready to get started? Sign up for a free trial today! Nichols College Massachusetts & Online Originally founded as Nichols Academy in 1815, Nichols College has a long history of educating leaders in Massachusetts. The school’s mission is to transform today’s students int ...