Financial Aid for College
A college education to earn an Associate or Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing at a state-supported or private college or university is a large financial investment. It helps to investigate all financial aid resources to supplement what the student and his/her family is expected to pay.
Applying for Financial Aid
The first step in applying for financial aid is completing the Free Application for Federal Aid FAFSA. This form must be completed every year. It is required for Pell grants, Perkins and Stafford loans, work study, all state and many school student assistance programs. The form must be filed after January 1st and before each state's individual deadline. In Indiana the deadline is March 10th.
- Apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov
- Visit www.fafsa.org for helpful information on student financial aid and the FAFSA.
Types of Financial Aid
Scholarships are gifts that do not require repayment. Scholarships usually have requirements for specific criteria such as academic performance, special qualifications or interests in a particular field of study. Databases of scholarships can be found with a web search.
Loans are borrowed monies that must be repaid. There are three types of loans: student (Stafford or Perkins,) parent (PLUS loans,) or private.
Grants are based on financial need, and do not require repayment.
For more information on scholarships, loans and grants visit www.fafsa.org
Student employment includes work-study programs and part-time jobs. Nursing students may be eligible for employment as a student nurse after one semester of clinical nursing experience.
Tuition Reimbursement is often available to employees of health care agencies and other work settings as an employee benefit. Eligibility for tuition reimbursement varies and may include length of employment, minimum number of working hours per pay period, and commitment to work following the college education. Employment as a student nurse does not usually qualify for this benefit.
NATIONAL FINANCIAL AID RESOURCES
American Association of Colleges of Nursing
Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc.
Johnson and Johnson
The Campaign for Nursing's Future
Military
National Black Nurses Association, Inc.
National League for Nursing
National Student Nurses Association
Nurses for a Healthier Tomorrow
UNCF--United Negro College Fund
Indiana Financial Aid Resources
Learn More Indiana--Indiana's Pre-K to College Connection
A resource to help students, parents, and adult learners plan for college and careers. Provides a guide to student financial aid and links to more information
Indiana Association of Health Care Recruiters
c/o Erin Brothers, President
Indiana Organization of Nurse Executives
Scholarships for RNs advancing education in pursuit of leadership roles.
State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana (SSACI)
Awards scholarships and grants to eligible students; administers the Nursing Scholarship Fund Program.
Financial Aid Contacts for Local Schools of Nursing
Indiana University
Indianapolis campus 317-274-4162
Bloomington campus 812-855-0321
Ivy Tech Community College
1-877-489-8324
Marian University
317-955-6040 or 1-800-834-5494
University of Indianapolis
317-788-3217 or 1-800-232-8634
Financial Aid from Health Care Institutions
Some health care institutions do offer scholarships and loans, but these programs have restrictions such as work commitment. Many require current employment within the institution; employment as a student nurse usually does not meet this requirement. However, there are several institution based scholarship programs for student nurses. For more information, visit the institution website or contact the nurse recruiter or Human Resource Department, listed below:
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Bloomington Hospital
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Nurse Recruiter: 812-353-5780 student educational support, loans, tuition reimbursement to employees
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Clarian Health
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Nurse Recruiter: 317-962-2600 scholarships, tuition reimbursement, student nurse employment and student nurse scholarship program
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Columbus Regional Hospital
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Nurse Recruiter: 800-841-4938 ext. 5627 scholarships, tuition reimbursement, student nurse employment
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Community Hospitals Indianapolis
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Nurse Recruiter: 317-621-7033 317-621-7918 317-621-5326 scholarships, tuition reimbursement, student nurse employment and student nurse scholarship p program
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Dunn Memorial Hospital |
Human Resource: 812-276-1268 scholarships, tuition reimbursement, student nurse employment
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Hancock Regional Hospital |
Nurse Recruiter: 317-468-4510 www.hancockregionalhospital.org scholarships, tuition reimbursement, student nurse employment
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Hendricks Regional Health |
Human Resource: 317-745-3454 scholarships, tuition reimbursement, student nurse employment
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Indiana Orthopaedic Hospital |
Human Resource: 317-802-2059 tuition reimbursement, student employment in development
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Johnson Memorial Hospital |
Nurse Recruiter: 317-736-3239 scholarships, tuition reimbursement, student nurse employment, loans
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Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana |
Nurse Recruiter: 317-329-2000 tuition reimbursement, student employment
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Richard Roudebush VA Medical Center
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Nurse Recruiter: 317-554-0000, ext. 3338 Scholarships, tuition reimbursement, student nurse employment
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Riverview Hospital |
Nurse Recruiter: 317-776-6452 scholarships, tuition reimbursement, student nurse employment
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St. Francis Hospital and Health Centers |
Nurse Recruiter: 317-783-8242 317-783-8629 scholarships, tuition reimbursement, student nurse employment, loans
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St. Vincent Carmel Hospital |
Nurse Recruiter: 317-338-8640 scholarships, tuition reimbursement, student nurse employment
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St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital St. Vincent Carmel Hospital |
Nurse Recruiter: 317-338-2241 scholarships, tuition reimbursement, student nurse employment
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Westview Hospital |
Nurse Recruiter: 317-920-7500 tuition reimbursement, student nurse employment
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Wishard Health Services |
Nurse Recruiter: 317-287-3165 scholarships, tuition reimbursement, student nurse employment
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