Compete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid online through the its government website. Completing this form will evaluate your eligibility to receive federal grants. It will also determine you eligibility to receive student loans if you need any.
Speak with a financial aid adviser at the nursing school that you will be attending to determine any scholarships available through the school. Many institutions have college- and program-specific scholarships available. Nursing is a specific field that will have grants and scholarships available. Inquire with the counselor about application guidelines and deadlines for submitting.
Determine your demographic and nursing specialty. Factors such as marriage status, ethnicity, sex, specific field of nursing and race will help to determine a larger number of grants that you are eligible for.
Search for different grants that are available for you. Speak with an adviser at your school or check with the school's scholarship resources office. You can also visit websites that list scholarships, including the U.S. Department of Education's website and the FAFSA website.