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All students are encouraged to apply for financial aid. The
majority of students are eligible for some type of loan to cover
the estimated cost of tuition and expenses for our programs. The Bolton School of Nursing offers the following graduate
degree programs:
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In determining financial need for our programs, the University
includes tuition, fees, and standard living allowances such
as room and board, books and supplies, travel, and miscellaneous
or personal expenses. In order to receive financial aid, students
must:
Federal Loans
Subsidized Stafford Loan: Low interest rate, interest
paid by federal government while student is enrolled in school
at least half-time, or in deferment. Repayment begins 6 months
after completing your program, and when you are enrolled in
less than 5 credit hours. This is a need-based program. Student
must have financial need as determined by their FAFSA to be
offered this loan.
Unsubsidized Stafford Loan: Low interest rate, the borrower
is responsible for all interest that accrues while enrolled
in school, and in deferment. Repayment begins 6 months after
completing your program, or when you are enrolled in less than
5 credit hours. This is not a need-based program. All may be
considered for this loan regardless of their financial need.
Federal Perkins Loan and the Federal Nursing Loan: Low
interest rate that begins to accrue upon repayment. Repayment
begins 6 months after graduation, or when you are enrolled in
less than half-time. This is a need-based program. Students
must have financial need as determined by their FAFSA to be
offered this loan.
State Loans
Nurse Educational Assistance Loan Program (NEALP): assistance
for Ohio residents in the amount $3,000 per academic year. 20%
of the loan per year (5 yr. max) may be forgiven for each year
of service as a nurse in Oho. Additional information is available
by calling the State Grants and Scholarships Department at 1-888-833-1133,
ext. 46629.
Custom Signature Loan
Case Western Reserve University has arranged with Sallie Mae
to facilitate a private loan for students who do not receive
federal loans, are enrolled less than half-time (5 hrs), or
wish to borrow more money than provided by federal and state
loans. To apply, go to www.laureate.salliemae.com.
Students enrolled only in intensive courses are not
eligible for federal aid. Custom Signature loan
is available to assist with tuition and other related educational
expenses.
DNP Student Grant: The School of Nursing offers a grant
to pre-licensure DNP students. The award is based on financial
need ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 each year. Students must
have financial need as determined by their FAFSA to be offered
this grant.
The Professional Nurse Traineeship Grant (PNT): The
Bolton School of Nursing was awarded a grant from the Department
of Health and Human Services to provide financial assistance
for full-time MSN students. (Post-licensure DNP students seeking
a MSN are also eligible.) Student must:
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Enroll full-time (9 credit hours) for two
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Sign and complete: |
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Statement of Acceptance Traineeship, and |
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Statement of Appointment of Trainee |
Applications and forms are available in the Bolton School of
Nursing Financial Aid Office.
Teaching and Research Assistantships
The School of Nursing offers teaching and research assistant
positions to qualified graduate students with relevant training
experience. This is a tremendous opportunity to for students
to gain exposure to academia and academic related careers in
nursing as well as augment our resources from within the School
of Nursing.
Other FPB Grants: Grant assistance is available for
some advanced practice majors. Currently, Nurse Anesthesia and
Gerontological Nurse Practitioner programs offer tuition support.
Information is available in Bolton School of Nursing Financial
Aid Office.
National Health Service Corps Scholarship: This is an
excellent opportunity for full-time graduate students interested
in Family Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Midwifery programs. The
National Health Service Corp (NHSC) Scholarship includes full
tuition and a monthly stipend. If selected for this scholarship,
student must commit to work in an under-served facility approved
by the NHSC. Employment opportunities are located across the
U.S. in various settings. The NHSC Scholarship is very competitive,
and seeks applicants who are dedicated to the mission of the
Bureau of Primary Health Care. Applications are available in
the Bolton School of Nursing Financial Aid Office in early February.
The deadline for submission is late March.
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