If you're a CA resident the state department of higher ed has a few different nursing scholarships you can apply for: http://www.oshpd.ca.gov/HPEF/Schlrshp.html There are also CA state grants for eligible students, but you have to apply for financial aid to receive them. You can apply for financial aid with Palomar College right after you submit your application for admission: http://www.palomar.edu/fa/Default.htm