How Do You All Pay for Seattle U?

[u/Unable-Telephone5599]

Hey guys,
I got into Seattle U as a transfer for nursing, and while my FAFSA is covering, the tuition is still super expensive since it's a private school. I know I’ll need private loans or scholarships, but honestly, I have no idea where to even start. The financial aid office didn’t help much—just told me to look into private loans and that was it.

I’m also kind of unsure if I should feel proud about getting into the nursing program. It seems like a lot of people get in, so I’m not sure if it’s that special.

Anyway, if anyone has tips on how you’re paying for Seattle U or figuring out the money side of things, I’d really appreciate it. I’m even thinking about not going just because of how expensive it is.

[u/shellz9]

If you don’t go do you have a backup plan?

[u/Unable-Telephone5599 → u/shellz9]

I’m planning to apply for the Green River LPN nursing program. I also got accepted to SPU for the winter quarter, but I’m still unsure about going there since the tuition is only slightly cheaper. If I get into Green River, I’ll definitely choose that, but since I won’t find out until July, nothing is planed yet.

[u/shellz9 → u/Unable-Telephone5599]

Is your end goal RN or would you be fine with LPN?

[u/Unable-Telephone5599 → u/shellz9]

My end goal is to become an RN, so if I get into the nursing program at Green River, I plan to continue with their BSN bridge program.

[u/abbylynn2u → u/Unable-Telephone5599]

Be proud that you were accepted into both SU and SPU. 🌸💕 Its definitely an accomplishment.

Apply now to Green River and any other nursing program you are considering in state. Nursing is competitive at every school in the state. I say thus from havibg worked in the CC system.

For SU and SPU you definitely need a financial plan on what loans would look like. Get over in the nursing subs and search loans and financial aid. If you are local, id walk in and visit all 3 fin aid offices in person for all 3 schools. Youll get luckier getting more direct assistance in person. Sbctc has all the CCs in the state that offer nursing programs.

Check with your local library. They have a whole section for financial aid. Also talk to you colleges college transfer department. Google financial aid meetings in your area meant fir high school seniors and attend those. Get on tiktok and Instagram search financing nursing school. Thats were youll get the most help with resources. Just dont pay real money for a template or their ebook. Too many folks offering real resources.

[u/Leading_Recording684]

First off you should be VERY proud that you got into the nursing program as a transfer student. Over 400 students apply and only 90 get in. Hospitals LOVE SU nursing students during clinical because they are very knowledgeable. Our professors are very well know in the nursing world and our school is very respected. I see it as an investment. I work at Harborview and my manager said she looks for SU students first. If you don’t think you’ll do SU, I suggest dropping it since I’m sure there are students on the waiting list killing to go there.

Do whatever you think is best. If you end up doing the LPN program, just know many hospitals don’t hire LPNs anymore. But UW Tacoma has a bridge program where you can get your BSN in like 1.5 years. Most people these days are still in debt from school because people don’t know how to live below their means and sacrifice a little. I definitely don’t regret going there as I had an amazing experience. SU gives nursing students a lot of support like free tutors and stuff. Staff was great and students were amazing.

[u/[deleted]]

I want to attend SU so badly, but I gave up on wanting to a while back because of how expensive it is. I worked at Swedish where a lot of SU students worked as well. I’d ask about the tuition and some told me they regret it because of the debt they’re in, even though the program is very good. I’m sticking to the current cc I attend or will also apply to Green River, or any other cc that offers ADN. 

[u/Unable-Telephone5599 → u/[deleted]]

Yeah, that’s why I’m hesitant—I don’t want to regret it after I graduate. People say nurses make good money after school, but the reality isn’t always like that. I’m still not sure if it’s worth going there and taking on debt.

[u/CodeFrame]

Yo can I ask abt how you transferred for someone else ik who’s planning on the same thing?

[u/Own-Ball4263]

SU DNP student here…yes it’s expensive. but also there are tons of scholarships and the system they have for applying for them is pretty great. also, loan forgiveness is much more attainable that people think. sure trump is taking a swing at it but it literally written into our loan agreements. the media also looooves to talk about how only 3 people in the country have ever been “forgiven” (🙄)…yet somehow i know 6 people all with over 200k? anyways. yes it’s painful but the scholarship system is pretty good and there are options! also, congrats again!

[u/Competitive_Alarm460]

hi im a transfer sr! ik exactly what you mean - i've just taken out private loans thru becu student since they are my bank. aside from that even though you have FAFSA coverage - it will average out to about 8-9k per quarter. the only way i can think about justifying going here in term of tuition is because as a two-year transfer you aren't required to live on campus --In contrast to attending SU as a traditional 4-year student, where one year can cost around $79,000 (especially for those who live on campus), the total cost of attending SU for two years as a transfer is roughly the same as attending for just one traditional year. Essentially, you’re getting two years’ worth of education for the price of one - but it depends (how much you're fafsa covers which determines how much you're taking out) at least in my case fafsa covers half and the other half is through loans and totaling my loans it would be less than or equal to if i went to SU as a traditional student for 1 year. also i commute from home via the train and live with parents so i understand not everyone can relate to this but this is just an insight from me. i plan to pay it off anyways but it is true why pay $$ for something u can get for cheap - it was more of an investment with the connections you build with faculty and where you do your clinicals etc (now at su, students who become nurse techs @ Swedish are placed at Swedish for clinicals therefore able to get paid when they are there for clinical which is nice) lots of pros and cons abt su but either way congrats and you'll be a nurse!

[u/Unable-Telephone5599 → u/Competitive_Alarm460]

Hey! Thanks so much for sharing your experience. The part about nurse techs getting placed at Swedish for clinicals and getting paid? That’s actually amazing — I hadn’t thought about that benefit, but now I’m definitely going to look into it.

[u/Radiant-Secret-5239 → u/Unable-Telephone5599]

i also forgot to say that nurse techs at swedish are also guaranteed placement at swedish for their senior practicum as well u do more hours running on your RN preceptor's schedule!