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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.
Financial Aid Application
Step 1 Apply early to chosen college or university for admission
Step 2 Complete the Free Application for Federal Aid (FAFSA). Each state has a different FAFSA deadline
- Apply every year, even if you think you do not qualify for financial aid
- FAFSA is required for the Pell Grant, Perkins Loan, Stafford Loan, and work-study
- All state and many school student assistance programs require FAFSA
- The form must be filed after January 1st and before each state’s individual FAFSA deadline. In Indiana, the FAFSA application must be submitted by March 10th
- File the FAFSA form on-line at www.fafsa.org, or obtain an application from your high school counselor, college financial aid office, local library or by calling 1-800-4-FED-AID
- The FAFSA website contains instructions, helpful information and links to other financial services
Step 3 Review the Student Aid Report.
- After filing the FAFSA, you should receive the Student Aid Report (SAR), which summarizes information from the application and indicates Expected Family Contribution (EFC.) The EFC is subtracted from the Cost of Attendance (COA) to arrive at the Financial Need figure. Financial aid need = COA – EFC. Review these figures carefully. For more information or questions, contact:
- The Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-433-3243 and ask for a free copy of The Student Guide: Financial Aid from the US Department of Education
- www.fafsa.org
- Federal Student Aid Information Center, PO Box 84, Washington D.C., 20044
Step 4 Private colleges and universities may require supplemental forms, including the College Scholarship Service (CCS) Profile
- The CSS Profile is to determine eligibility for non-government financial aid
- If required, complete the CSS Profile on-line at profileonline.collegeboard.com
Types of Financial Aid
Scholarships are gifts that do not require repayment. Specific criteria are designated to meet the requirements of the scholarships. Examples include academic performance, special qualifications, or interests in a particular field of study. Many databases of scholarships are on the Web. For more information, visit: fastweb.com
Loans are borrowed monies that must be repaid. There are three types of loans: student (Stafford or Perkins,) parent (PLUS loans,) or private. For more information, visit: fafsa.org
Grants are based on financial need, and do not require repayment. For more information, visit: 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. Salaries range from $10.00-12.00 per hour.
Tuition Reimbursement is often available to employees of health care agencies and other work settings as an employee benefit. Criteria vary; examples include length of employment, a 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.
Financial Aid Resources
- National
American Association of Colleges of Nursing
One Dupont Circle
Suite 530
Washington DC 20036-1120
202/463-6930 phone
202/785-8320 fax
www.aacn.nche.edu
Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc.
3029 13th St., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20009
202/232-3858 phone
202/232-3460 fax
www.chietaphi.com
FastWeb
www.fastweb.com
FinAid
fafsa.org
Johnson and Johnson
The Campaign for Nursing's Future
www.discovernursing.com
Sallie Mae
www.salliemae.com
Provides federal and private student loans.
National Student Nurses' Association
45 Main Street, Suite 606
New York, NY 11201
718/210-0705 phone
718/210-0710 fax
www.nsna.org
National Black Nurses' Association, Inc.
8630 Fenton Street, Suite 330
Silver Springs, MD 20910-3803
310/589-3200 or 1-800-575-6298
www.nbna.org
National League for Nursing
61 Broadway
New York , NY 10006
800/669-1656
www.nln.org
Nurses for a Healthier Tomorrow
www.nursesource.org
United Negro College Fund, Inc.
8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive
PO Box 10444
Fairfax , VA 22031
1-800-331-2244
www.uncf.org
- Military
FinAid
fafsa.org
- State
Indiana Organization of Nurse Executives
One American Square
P.O. Box 82063
Indianapolis , IN 46282
317/633.4870
www.indianaone.com
Scholarships available for registered nurses advancing their education in pursuit of leadership roles.
Indiana Association of Health Care Recruiters
c/o J. Perdun, President
E-mail: jperdun@ecommunity.com
Learn More Resource Center, Indiana's Pre-K to College Connection
201 N. Rose Ave.
Suite 2100
Bloomington, IN 47405
800/992-2076 sponsored by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education and the Indiana Secondary Market for Education Loans provides a Guide to Student Financial Aid and more
www.learnmoreindiana.org
State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana (SSACI)
150 West Market Street, Suite 500
Indianapolis IN 46204
317/232-2350 or 888-528-4719
www.in.gov/ssaci
Awards tuition scholarships and grants to eligible students; administers the Nursing Scholarship Fund Program.
- Local
- Health Care Institutions
- Scholarships and Loans usually have academic and work commitment restrictions.
- Student Nurse Employment does not usually qualify for tuition reimbursement.
- Contact Nurse Recruiter or Human Resource Department
- Bloomington Hospital & Healthcare Systems
Nurse Recruiter: (812) 353-9686
http://www.bhhs.org
(Offers Student Educational Support Loans and Tuition Reimbursement to BHHS Employees)
Nurse Recruiter: 317/278-7656
www.clarian.org
(Offers scholarships, tuition reimbursement, student nurse employment)
Nurse Recruiter: 800/841-4938 ext. 56
www.crh.org
(Offers scholarships, tuition reimbursement, student nurse employment)
- Community Hospitals Indianapolis
Nurse Recruiters: 317/621-7918 or 317/621-7033 or 317/621-5326
www.ecommunity.com
(Offers scholarships, tuition reimbursement, student nurse employment)
- Dunn Memorial Hospital
Human Resouce: 812/276-1268
www.dunnmemorial.org
(offers scholarships, tuition reimbursement, student nurse employment)
- Hancock Memorial Hospital and Health Services
Nurse Recruiter: 317/468-4510
www.hmhhs.org
(Offers scholarships, tuition reimbursement, student nurse employment)
- Hendricks Regional Health
Human Resources: 317/745-8632
(Offers scholarships, tuition reimbursement, student nurse employment)
www.hendrickshospital.org
- Indiana Orthopaedic Hospital
Human Resources: 317/802-2059
(Offers scholarships, student nurse employment)
www.indianaorthopaedichospital.com
- Johnson Memorial Hospital
317/738-7856
www.johnsonmemorial.org
(Offers scholarships, loans, tuition reimbursement, student nurse employment)
- Major Hospital
Nurse Recruiter: 317/392-3211
www.majorhospital.com
(Offers scholarships, tuition assistance, student nurse employment)
- Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana
Nurse Recruiters: 317/329-2267
www.rhin.com
(Offers tuition reimbursement, student nurse employment)
- Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center
Nurse Recruiter: 317/554-0000 ext. 3338
(Offers scholarships, tuition reimbursement, student nurse employment)
www.va.gov/directory
- Riverview Hospital
Nurse Recruiters: 317/770-2991
www.riverviewhospital.org
(Offers scholarships, tuition reimbursement, student nurse employment)
- St. Francis Hospital and Health Centers
Nurse Recruiters: 317/783-8588 or 317/783-8629
www.stfrancis-indy.org
(Offers scholarships, loans, tuition reimbursement, student nurse employment)
- St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital
Nurse Recruiter: 317/338-2241 www.stvincent.org
(Offers scholarships, tuition reimbursement, student nurse employment)
- St. Vincent Carmel Hospital
Nurse Recruiters: 317/582-7384
www.stvincent.org
(Offers tuition reimbursement, student nurse employment)
- Westview Hospital
Chief of Nursing: 317/920-7290
www.westviewhospital.org
(Offers tuition reimbursement, student nurse employment)
- Wishard Health Services
Nurse Recruiters: 317/630-6064 or 317/630-2419
www.wishard.edu
(Offers scholarships*, tuition reimbursement, student nurse employment)
- Witham Health Services
Human Resources: 765/485-8485
(Offers scholarships, student nurse employment)
www.witham.org
- Local – North Central
- Health Care Institutions
- Contact the following individual(s) in the Patient Care Services or the Human Resources Departments.
- Note: Student nurse employment does not usually qualify for tuition reimbursement -Scholarships and Loans usually have academic and work commitment restrictions.
- Range $250-5,000 per year.
- Student Nurse Employment does not usually qualify for tuition reimbursement.
- SUGGESTION: Ask institution if preceptor and/or practicum programs available and tied to subsequent employment.
- Elkhart General
Dawn Kujawski: 574/523-3204
www.egh.org
(Offers scholarships, tuition reimbursement, student nurse employment)
- LaPorte Regional Health System
Kelly Poe: 219/326-2438
Denise Doig: 219/326-2359
Anita Ivankovig: 219/326-2398
www.laportehealth.org
(Offers scholarships, tuition reimbursement, student nurse employment)
- Memorial Hospital of South Bend
Cathy Nafe: 574/284-7447
Carol Lyle-Ford: 574/284-3274
www.qualityoflife.org
(Offers tuition reimbursement, student nurse employment)
- St. Anthony Memorial Health Centers
Shirley Sjoberg: 219/877-1602
Pam King: 219/877-1843
www.samhc.org
(Offers tuition reimbursement, student nurse employment)
- St. Joseph Regional Medical Center
Donna Wagoner: 574/237-7054
Marcia Mammolenti: 574/236-8571
www.sjmed.com
(Offers scholarships, tuition reimbursement)
- * Needs to be student nurse employee or employee of institution.
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