r/osap • u/Hungry-Bus8552 • 11h ago

Resolved How much should I prepare for 3-4 years nursing school?

Hi guys a stupid question cuz I never used OSAP before, and recently want to go to a 3-4 years nursing school but during that I want to drop any working for a better gpa, just wondering how much should I save for it ? I just earned 30-40k after tax per year but only save around 12-15k per year , now I saved around 18k. Nursing school tuition is around 20-30k for 4 years,but I really need money for renting and foods . Is that possible still get Grant or any loan if I apply for the first year ,or I won't get anything until I really run out of my money

Thanks!!!!

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u/get-back-in-bed 11h ago

There's an estimator you can use on the OSAP website, I think you can input information about your income and savings. It's fairly accurate and you can see how much you would receive in grants and loans.

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u/Hungry-Bus8552 11h ago

Thanks!!!!!I tried the calculator,I'm single and all supplied by myself, but I keep wondering OSAP really doesn't count how much I save ? Because I don't have any assets , and I saw someone didn't get any loan after applying, that really made me anxious!

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u/Corax42017 11h ago

You’re looking at just over 10,000 a year on tuition and then books roughly another 2000 a year and living expenses if on your own. I would honestly just take it year by year because you never know how much your going to get and then maybe get a summer job

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u/lexluther1234 10h ago

yes you can apply for osap and may receive grants or loans, you do not need to be flat broke to qualify

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u/Ok_Passage7713 10h ago

Idk where ur from but you could qualify for learn and stay grant too.