<prompt> Human: Hi all, Im in an interesting financial situation and was hoping someone would be able to give me some solid advice. I am starting an accelerated Bachelors of Science in Nursing program at the end of August. It is a vey intensive 16 month program in which they strongly encourage us not to work during. Some have tried to maintain work but most have ended up quitting due to the workload and time needed to study. Now Im sure youre probably thinking its just nursing school, well we go for 16 straight months with 4 semesters, 1 consisting of 17 credit hours and 3 consisting of 16 credit hours. This time is not including our clinical hours and rotations at the hospitalsimulation lab.I am 23 which in FAFSAs eyes is still dependent, requiring me to submit my parental income. My mother is a single mother with 3 children and an elderly parent to take care of. My dad isnt in the picture. My parents stopped supporting me financially many years ago and I was fine with that. I have managed to put myself through college till this point with just plain ol hard work and no student loans.Well this doesnt matter to FAFSA, I am still an extension of my parents. My mom makes good money but not good enough to be paying for my education nor did I expect her to do this. I was given 3,700 for my tuition for the fall semester and my bill is 5,500 and that doesnt even include books, uniforms, shoes, stethoscope or many of the other things needed in nursing school. I cant get any private loans due to my credit history and lack of income during my time in the program, and my mother didnt qualify either as she is maxed out. I am short about 2,000 and dont even have books or anything else. I am stressed out at the idea that my dream school that I worked extremely hard to get into wont be a reality because I cant get the money to just magically appear. I am at my wits end, I dont know what Im going to do.  <response>: Speak to your schools financial aid department. There are Plus Loans available for parents, if the parent doesnt qualify then the student is allowed to take out additional loan monies to cover the semester. 