Category Financial Aid, Admissions & Career Planning

Reading Time: 5 minutesCareer placement services can be a powerful bridge between education and employment, especially for students and early-career professionals entering a competitive job market. These services connect candidates with employers who are actively looking for new talent, but success is not automatic. Placement works best when candidates approach it as a structured process that requires preparation, […]

Reading Time: 3 minutesBreaking into the healthcare industry can be both exciting and overwhelming, especially when crafting your first professional resume. Whether you’re aiming to be a nurse, medical assistant, technician, or support staff, your resume needs to highlight your training, qualifications, and readiness to work in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment. This guide provides comprehensive tips to help […]

Reading Time: 3 minutesAs healthcare continues to evolve and expand, many allied health professions are experiencing significant growth. Among them, anesthesia technologists, diagnostic medical sonographers, and massage therapists stand out due to rising demand, specialized skill sets, and rewarding career paths. This article explores the job outlook for each profession, helping prospective students and career changers understand their […]

Reading Time: 3 minutesPaying for education is one of the most important considerations when choosing a college or healthcare training program. Many students focus only on tuition, but the true cost of education includes additional fees, living expenses, and long-term financial planning. This guide explains tuition, mandatory fees, and financial aid options in clear, practical terms so you […]

Reading Time: 4 minutesA personal statement is one of the most important parts of your application to a healthcare training program. While transcripts and test scores show your academic background, the personal statement explains who you are, why you chose healthcare, and whether you are prepared for the demands of professional training. For admissions committees, this document often […]

Reading Time: 5 minutesAn admissions interview can feel intimidating, especially if you have been out of school for a while or you are changing careers. The good news is that an admissions interview is not the same thing as a job interview. In most healthcare training programs, it is a conversation designed to make sure you understand the […]

Reading Time: 5 minutesAllied health programs can move fast and demand a lot of your time. Between classes, labs, clinical requirements, and commuting, many students have fewer hours available for work than they expected. Scholarships can help reduce the financial pressure, cover program-related expenses, and limit how much you need to borrow. The good news is that scholarships […]

Reading Time: 5 minutesComparing financial aid packages can feel confusing because the numbers look official, but they do not always mean the same thing from one school to another. A package with a larger total aid amount is not automatically the better deal. In healthcare programs, the pace and structure of training can also affect your budget in […]

Reading Time: 4 minutesStarting a healthcare program is an important step, and for many students it also raises practical financial questions. Tuition is only one part of the overall cost. Supplies, uniforms, transportation, and sometimes reduced work hours can all affect your budget. Understanding how FAFSA works can help you plan more confidently before classes begin. FAFSA stands […]

Reading Time: 4 minutesStarting a new career path can feel exciting—and a little overwhelming—especially when you’re not sure what the admissions process actually looks like. This guide breaks the Western School admissions journey into clear, manageable steps so you know what typically happens, what to prepare, and what to ask along the way. Because requirements and timelines can […]