Application Requirements
All students applying for federal assistance must submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
- Deadline: March 15, 12:00 am ET
- The FAFSA for the 2021-2022 academic year became available on October 1, 2020.
- The FAFSA for the 2020–21 academic year can only be submitted until June 30, 2021.
- The 2020–21 FAFSA will allow students to apply for aid for the Fall 2020, Spring 2021, and Summer 2021 terms
- The 2021–22 FAFSA will allow students to apply for aid for the Fall 2021, Spring 2022, and Summer 2022 terms
FAFSA
The FAFSA is used to help determine your eligibility for all federal aid programs.
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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 Tuition Benefits 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 2020 is the start of the 2020–2021 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 (6 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 Program for Non-Nurses (APNN) 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 6 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 6 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.
Review additional information on the Alternative Educational Loan options on the Loans page.