10/05/2026
A good amount of nurses I work with have student loans. Some nurses feel as if they can’t make any financial movies until their loans are paid, some want to keep deferring their loans and ignore them as much as possible. I definitely understand the stress and worry it can cause, but just having 1 serious sit down to figure out all your options and see what type of life you want for yourself can really help you figure out your best route. That route can consist of paying them off completely, qualifying for a program, or just making minimum payments.
You won’t know the true opportunity cost until you really take a step back and figure out what scenario gives you the most control over your loans and your future, not just going based on how your loans make you feel.
If you base any questions around student loans or may know other things regarding programs put them in the comments for other nurses to know!