Nursing Scholarships, Grants and Financial Aid
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Nursing Scholarships and Nursing Grants
Thousands of nursing scholarships and grants, ranging from local community-based grants to college nursing scholarships and federal nursing grants, are available to nursing students.
You can also read our nursing school financial aid articles for more in-depth nursing scholarship, grant, loan and work-study information:
Financial Aid Resources
Nursing Scholarships and Grants for Online Programs
If you are in need of programs that offer financial aid, some of the online nursing programs offer financial aid in addition to on-campus programs. And sometimes earning your nursing degree online can be more cost-effective and flexible with your busy schedule. However, it should be noted that financial aid is not available through all of the nursing schools that offer distance learning online, so you will need to read the information offered to determine if you will be able to even consider financial aid through that particular institution.
Financial assistance comes in many forms, so be sure to do your research; you may be eligible for aid and not even know it.
The American Association of Colleges of Nursing , which helps to advance higher education in nursing, is an excellent resource for scholarships and financial aid for nursing students.
Additional Nursing School Resources
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Undergraduate Students
Nursing scholarships: There are thousands of scholarships offered to undergraduates each year. Don't miss out because you haven't applied.
Stafford Loans: With low fees and generous payback terms, Stafford loans are the most common federal student loan available.
Private Loans: Private loans are numerous and varied. To reap the maximum benefits, parents, as well as undergraduate students can each apply.
Graduate Students
Nursing scholarships: Professional associations, schools and the federal government offer many graduate students financial aid scholarships. Find out what you qualify for.
Stafford Loans: Stafford loans are federally supported and offer easy terms to qualified individuals.
Grad PLUS Loans: Grad PLUS Loans are especially designed for working professionals returning to school. Don't miss an opportunity.