M.S.
Don't go to the paysites for FAFSA. Here is a site you should go to http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ if you qualify, you may get the year free or you may get some financial assiatance. Every year you do have to refile and it is based on your tax returns.
You can also check in the financial aide office and inquire about scholarships and other grants. I got a scholarship for nursing from a hospital and had to sign a contract with the hospital to work for them for 3 years. To me that was great, I didn't have to search for a job when I got done and knew I had a job and was getting OJT for 3 years.
Another option is to go to the unemployment/employment office, they have 1 to 2 years training programs for people who qualify. You don't have to be on unemployment either. They offer a lot of things, like business management, computers, electronis... and you get a certificate when your done. I believe they may offer nursing as well.
Good luck
M.