I am an older (34) premedical student at a Michigan Univ. I have been intersested in natural health for a very long time, but have been reluctant to commmit to a Naturopathic education. The primary reason is that I am not able to tell how easily I\'ll be able to pay off school loans and find demand for a ND degree. I have a family of 5 to support and must take this into consideration. That is why currently I am preparing to apply to D.O. schools. However, inside I am deeply drawn to the field of natural medicine. Can anyone out there answer ANY of the following questions for me:

1-How easy is it to find a position as an ND when you graduate? Is there strong demand or do you have to be a bit creative to make a spot for yourself?

2-What about practice in a state with no licensing (Michigan for examp)? Do you pretty much have to live in a different state?

3-What about the schools? Can you get loans and aid to cover the cost as D.O. students can?

4-Anyone go to the bridgeport school or are there graduates out there who can tell me their story?

Thank you so much, and sorry I have so many questions!

-Dan