Prospective Students

Quick Facts ▾
The following is a list of aid that is available on an annual basis based on the student's individual eligibility and level of funding.

Undergraduate Nursing *Federal Stafford Loan (unsubsidized) is available to independent students and certain dependent students.

Award NameAward TypeFunding SourceMinimum AwardMaximum Award
Federal Pell Grant Grant Federal $657 $6,195
Federal SEOG Grant Federal $500 $3,000
University Grant Grant Institution $500 $4,000
Federal Direct Stafford Loan
(Subsidized)		 Loan Federal $500 $5,500
Federal Direct Stafford Loan*
(Unsubsidized)		 Loan Federal $500 $7,000

 

Graduate Nursing (MSN, PhD, DNP, Clinical Nurse Leaders, and Nurse Anesthesia)

Award NameAward TypeFunding SourceMinimum AwardMaximum Award
Federal Direct Stafford Loan
(Unsubsidized)		 Loan Federal $500 $20,500
Federal Graduate PLUS Loan Loan Federal $500 Cost of Attendance minus all other financial aid received

Budgets ▾
The budget (cost of attendance) is an estimate of education-related expenses for an academic year. It includes direct education expenses such as:

  • Tuition
  • Mandatory fees

Also included are indirect education expenses such as:

  • Books and supplies
  • Room and board
  • Transportation
  • Commuting expense
  • Travel

The Student Financial Aid Office does an annual budget adjustment each year. Please note that tuition and fees are projected in this adjustment and that actual costs may change. Refer to the Student Accounting Office or your bill for actual costs.  Admitted students may view their budget on SURFS.

Undergraduate/Graduate Nursing (MSN, CNL, and DNP)

The most common living-expense budgets for students:

 Off campusPascault RowWith Parents
Resident $23,850 $19,350 $8,190
Non-resident $23,850 $19,350 $8,190

 Graduate (PhD and Nurse Anesthesia)

The average living-expense budget includes summer, fall, and spring semesters:

 Off campusPascault RowWith Parents
Resident $31,800 $24,293 $10,920
Non-resident $31,800 $24,293 $10,920

Awards ▾
All awards are based on each student's individual need as determined by the FAFSA.

No award is guaranteed and awards are not automatically renewed from one year to the next. Award dates may be found on the financial aid calendar.

Typical Award Package ▾
Students who file the FAFSA on or before March 1 are given priority award consideration.

The following award package is an example of what a student who filed on or before the priority award date may expect to be offered:

Undergraduates: Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their financial aid counselor before applying for a private/alternative loan.

AwardAmount
Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loan $5,500
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan $7,000
Total Awards $12,500

 

Graduates: Total Awards will not exceed the individual student's cost of attendance.

AwardAmount
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan $20,500
Federal Graduate PLUS Loan $31,424
Total Awards $51,924

Enrollment ▾
Full-time status is considered 12 credits per semester for undergraduates and 9 credits per semester for graduates. Students are awarded financial aid based on anticipated full-time enrollment per program: 15 credits per Fall/Spring semester for BSN students. 14 credits per Fall/Spring semester for CNL students 9 credits per Fall/Spring semester for all DNP and other Masters Nursing students

in a degree-seeking program (students in a Certificate program and students that are Coursework Only are not eligible for any financial aid). Therefore, please note that some awards may be reduced if the student drops below full-time status. Students must remain enrolled at least half time (6 credits or more) to receive federal aid.