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School of Nursing Students

Application requirements

All students applying for federal assistance must submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

  • Deadline: March 15, 12 a.m. (midnight) ET
  • The FAFSA for the 2023-2024 academic year became available on October 1, 2022
  • The FAFSA for the 2024–25 academic year became available on December 31, 2023
  • The 2023–24 FAFSA will allow students to apply for aid for the fall 2023, spring 2024, and summer 2024 term
  • The 2024–25 FAFSA will allow students to apply for aid for the fall 2024, spring 2025, and summer 2025 terms

FAFSA

The FAFSA is used to help determine your eligibility for all federal aid programs.

Our school code: 002894

FAFSA

Types of aid

Tuition scholarships

Tuition scholarships are granted by the School of Nursing. For the undergraduate nursing programs, these amounts are awarded at a set rate, and for graduate programs, the scholarships typically cover a specific percentage of tuition costs. Both are based on merit. Domestic and international students are eligible for these awards.  The School of Nursing also offers the following:

  • Finger Lakes Regional Scholarship: This 50 percent scholarship is currently being offered to students living or working in the Finger Lakes region who apply to the Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or RN to BS program.
  • Affiliate Professional Development Grant: If you work at a URMC affiliate organization you can receive 55 percent in tuition support for the RN to BS or select master’s programs.

Tuition benefits

Employer tuition benefits may be available to you. Contact your employer’s benefits office for details. Employees at the University of Rochester should visit the tuition benefits page for specific benefit information.

You are required to notify your financial aid counselor of any expected tuition benefits

Outside scholarships

The strength of the candidates who attend the University often makes our students excellent candidates for outside scholarships. Be sure to look to family employers, local foundations, clubs, and community agencies for scholarship opportunities. Students are required to notify our office of any outside scholarships that will be received during the academic year.

Learn more about outside scholarship opportunities for School of Nursing students.

Military benefits

The School of Nursing participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. More information about the program and other resources for veterans can be found on the military benefits page.

Federal loans

Listed below is information on several types of federal loans available to students, including the criteria associated with borrowing each type of loan.

It is important to pay attention to the academic year dates when applying for federal loans. For financial aid purposes, an academic year starts in the fall semester/quarter and extends through the summer of the following year. Depending on when you will be enrolling in your program, multiple applications may be required.

For example, if you start a program in the summer term, you will need to complete two FAFSAs, as your enrollment will cross two academic years. You’ll need to complete one FAFSA for the summer term, the end of one academic year, and one FAFSA for the fall term, the beginning of a new academic year. Fall 2023 is the start of the 2023–2024 academic year. Fall 2024 is the start of the 2024-2025 academic year.

Federal direct loans

To be eligible for federal student loans, you must be:

  • US citizens or permanent residents
  • Matriculated
  • Enrolled at least half time (six credit hours per term) in a degree-granting program

Please note: Audited courses do not count in determining enrollment status.

Review additional information on the Federal Direct Loan options, including interest rates, fees, and borrowing limits on the loans page.

Federal parent PLUS loans

Parents of students enrolled in the Accelerated Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (ABSN) can borrow a PLUS Loan to help pay for their student’s education expenses as long as the student:

  • Has already applied for their annual federal Direct Student Loans
  • Is matriculated in a bachelor’s program; certificate programs are excluded
  • Is enrolled at least half time (at least six credit hours per term)
  • Is still considered a dependent

Review additional information on the Parent PLUS loan option, including interest rates, fees, and borrowing limits on the loans page.

Federal graduate PLUS loans

Graduate students can borrow a PLUS Loan to help pay for their education expenses as long as they:

  • Have already applied for their annual federal Direct Student Loans
  • Are matriculated in a master’s or PhD program; certificate programs are excluded
  • Are enrolled at least half time (at least six credit hours per term)

Review additional information on the Graduate PLUS loan option, including interest rates, fees, and borrowing limits on the loans page.

State educational loans

State educational loans:

  • Are available to both undergraduate and graduate students (and possibly to parents and relatives), as long as the student is matriculated and enrolled at least half time in a degree program
  • Are credit-based and offer interest rates and terms that may be competitive with PLUS loans and alternative loans
  • May have both fixed and variable interest rates available, depending on the state

Review additional information on the State Educational Loan options on the loans page.

Alternative educational loans

These educational loans are offered by banks and educational lenders as a supplement to (not a replacement for) federal student loans. Alternative loans may also be referred to as “private educational” or “supplemental” loans, as they are not affiliated with federal or state loan programs.

International students will most likely need to secure a private/alternative loan with a US cosigner. If you do not have a US cosigner, please try to obtain a loan through a bank in your native country, especially if they offer students loans in the United States.

Please note: The following types of students should speak to a financial aid counselor before pursuing alternative loans:

  • Non-matriculated
  • Students seeking to pay past-due balances
  • Students not meeting satisfactory academic progress
  • Students denied on previous alternative loan applications due to poor credit

Review additional information on the alternative educational loan options on the loans page.