FINANCIAL AID
FINANCIAL AID INFO FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS
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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 FPB School of Nursing offers the following graduate degree programs:
- Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN)
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD)
- RN-MSN
- Joint Degrees
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:
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Be enrolled at least half-time (6 credit hours)
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Complete the Case Financial Aid Application
- Complete all supporting documentation as requested, i.e. income tax forms, etc.
Financial Aid Programs
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. |
Grants
DNP Student Grant: FPB 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): FPB was awarded a grant from the Department of Health and Human Services to provide financial assistance for MSN students. (Post-licensure DNP students seeking a MSN are also eligible.) Student must:
- Enroll for two or more semesters
- Sign and complete:
- Statement of Acceptance Traineeship, and
- Statement of Appointment of Trainee
Applications and forms are available in the FPB Financial Aid Office.
Teaching and Research Assistantships: FPB 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 FPB.
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 the FPB Financial Aid Office.
Scholarships
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 FPB Financial Aid Office in early February. The deadline for submission is late March.
Gerontological Nursing Grants:
As our population ages across the country, the need for highly trained nurse practitioners increases. The FPB School of Nursing recognizes the need and has been successful in gaining financial support from various philanthropic foundations to support our program. Full-time graduates admitted to our MSN program, specializing in gerontological nursing are considered for grant support.
Anesthesia Nursing Grants:
The FPB School of Nursing is privileged to have been granted funding to provide tuition support for our Nurse Anesthesia program. Students admitted to our CRNA Program currently receive on average about one-third of their tuition cost. No additional application is required.