FINANCIAL AID OPTIONS FOR NURSING STUDENTS
You have several options for obtaining financial help. To activate your consideration for funds available through Oklahoma City University or the Kramer School of Nursing, file a “FAFSA” form at www.fafsa.ed.gov and contact the OCU financial aid office for further instructions. This will open your eligibility for consideration for state and federal financial grants and loans, plus opportunities for funding through the university. The university gives three types of aid, all requiring the FAFSA. All are awarded through the university’s Office of Financial Aid:
1. Federal and state funds based on economic need from FAFSA information.
2. University scholarships based on your GPA and/or ACT. You do not need to apply for these. They are granted automatically based on your application to the university.
3. Kramer School of Nursing scholarships from donors who have specified certain types of students they want to sponsor. These are awarded through the Office of Financial Aid.
Other options include:
1. Pursue scholarships available outside of Oklahoma City University through various organizations. Check with your local civic clubs, your church, and websites that give information about scholarships such as www.discovernursing.com, www.fastweb.com, http://nursingworld.org/readroom/edfund.htm, http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/nursing/scholarship, and www.collegeboard.com. Many sources are posted on the financial aid bulletin board in the Kramer School of Nursing building.
2. Decide where you would like to work after graduation and meet with that employer to arrange financial assistance. Many nursing students work part time and summers at hospitals to gain this benefit, plus patient care experience.
3. Obtain loans through Oklahoma City University's financial aid office. While loans are to be avoided if possible, nurses are in such huge demand that students can secure jobs even before graduation. If you do not need employee benefits, you can work for a nursing agency that places nurses in shortage areas for high salaries. Many employers are also helping to pay off student loans in return for committing to working for their hospital for a certain duration (usually two-three years).
4. Discuss with Oklahoma City University’s financial aid office all options available. You may find that there may be other ways of obtaining funds through their assistance.
5. Check into military service. All the branches of the military are recruiting nurses and offering attractive packages to students interested in officer training, service in the reserves, or regular service.
Finding financial aid can be a time consuming task, but for families who do not have a college fund to pay for school, there are still many ways to fund education.
For assistance, contact the Oklahoma City University Office of Financial Aid at (405)208-5211 or finaid@okcu.edu.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE THROUGH OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY
Advanced Education Nursing Traineeship (HRSA grant)
· MSN students
· For more information, click here.
Raymond T. Ayers Endowed
· Minimum GPA 2.5
· Preference to students from Oklahoma & China
John H. Carlock, Jr.
· Minimum GPA 2.5
· Resident of Carter County (Oklahoma) or an adjoining county (Jefferson, Stephens, Garvin, Murray, Johnston, Marshall, Love)
· Agree to work in county as RN for 2 years
Endowed Nursing Scholarship
· Minimum GPA 3.0
· Traditional BSN student
David & Barbara Green Endowed Scholarship
· Minimum GPA 3.0
· Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
· Demonstrates holistic approach to nursing
Caroline Harris-Allen Harris Scholarship in Nursing
· Minimum GPA 2.5
CFO/FMI Scholarship
· Scholarships from an Anonymous Donor are available to any student in the Bachelor’s-to-BSN program with a 3.25 or higher cumulative GPA who commits to working full time as an RN in a hospital in Oklahoma for at least two years after graduation. Employment verification will be required annually. Recipients will be required to reimburse KSN fully if they do not comply. To apply, notify the Dean in writing at least one month before the semester in which you want to start receiving the scholarship, stating your commitment to meeting this requirement. The letter can be mailed, delivered, or sent as an email to: Dean, Kramer School of Nursing, Oklahoma City University, 2501 N. Blackwelder, Oklahoma City, OK 73106, or mwilliamson@okcu.edu. This scholarship program will end June 30, 2011.
Kramer Endowed Scholarship
· Minimum GPA 2.5
H. & E. Maris Endowed Scholarship
· Minimum GPA 2.5
Elaine Masters Leadership Endowed Scholarship
· Minimum GPA 3.0
· Full time student
· Entering junior or senior year
· Active member of OCU Student Nursing Association
· Given leadership by chairing at least one program of the SNA during the year
· Funded by SNA
Marianne Vannatta Nursing Education Scholarship
· GPA 3.0 or higher
· Graduate student entering a career in academic nursing
OUMF Jesie May Jones Endowed Scholarship
· Minimum GPA 2.5
E & L Reynolds Endowed Scholarship
Morton Seigman Endowed Scholarship
· Minimum GPA 2.5
Sister Rosina Higgs Scholarship
· Minimum GPA 2.5
· Preference to St. Anthony Hospital employee of at least 2 years
Presbyterian Health Foundation
· Minimum GPA 2.5
· Junior year application for scholarship in senior year
FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM EXTERNAL SOURCES
OCU is not responsible for the accurary of the following information. Check with the organization that offers the scholarship.)
Best Nursing Degree "Back to School" Nursing Scholarship: awards of $2,500 each for both current and prospective nurses. To apply, go to http://www.bestnursingdegree.com/scholarship/. The deadline for applications is April 15th.
Free Nursing Scholarships and Financial Aid Resources at www.nursingscholarship.us.
Apply for the CampusRN - Oklahoma
Nursing Scholarship
Visit CampusRN to apply for the $2500.00 regional scholarship.
Search Nursing Jobs and Healthcare Jobs
Visit CampusRN to search for thousands of jobs and scholarships.
NIH Undergraduate Scholarships for Individuals from Disadvantaged Backgrounds
http://ugsp.info.nih.gov
· GPA 3.5
· Disadvantaged background
· Full time student
· U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or qualified non-citizen
Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program
http://www.bphc.hrsa.gov/programs/NELRProgramInfo.HTM
· Participants must agree to work full time for 2 years in a community with significant nursing shortage
AWHONN Oklahoma Section Scholarship
learlyrn@sbcglobal.net or clickheels@aol.com
· BSN, Master’s, Ph.D.
American Association of Male Nurses
www.aamn.org/aamnfoundationscholarships.htm
· Male nurses seeking pre-RN licensure or graduate degree in nursing
American School Health Association Scholarships
http://www.ashaweb.org/
Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN)
http://www.aorn.org/foundation/scholarship.hem
· Undergraduate & graduate
Emergency Nurses Association
http://www.ena.org/foundation/
· Scholarships & research support
Gerontological Society of America
http://www.careersinaging.com/careersinaging/fundingstreams.html
· Graduate degree in gerontology assistance
Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program (MECP): a program that allows enlisted sailors in the Navy to earn a BSN and be appointed as an officer in the Navy. To be considered for the program you must meet the minimum requirements and submit an application package to Naval Medical Education and Training Command (NMETC.) Contact: Beverly Kemp, Program Overseer, 301-319-4520.
Scholarship, Loan & Loan Repayment Program
http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/nursing/loanrepay.htm
· Provides several options for loan repayment for nurses
· Access web site; link to Scholarship. Loan & Loan Repayment for various options
MinorityNurse.Com Scholarships
http://www.minoritynurse.com/financial/scholarships/html
Nurse Faculty Loan Program Fact Sheet
www.mycampusloan.com through the US Department of Health and Human Services
Physician Manpower Training Commission
· www.pmtc.state.ok.us
National Association of Hispanic Nurses
http://www.thehispanicnurses.org/newscholarships.html
· Demonstrate potential for professional contributions to nursing
· Serve as positive role models for Hispanic nursing students.
· U.S. citizen or legal resident
National Black Nurses Association, Inc.
http://www.nbna.org/scholarship..htm
· Black students
· Member of NBNA
· Involvement in Black Community
National Society: Daughters of the American Revolution
http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edoutscholar.cfm#general
· U.S. Citizen
· Sponsored by a local DAR chapter
National Student Nurses Association Foundation Scholarship
http://www.nsna.org/foundation/index.asp
Oncology Nursing Society
http://www.ons.org/nursingEd/scholarships.html
Resources for Nurses & Families
http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~wink/grant.html
· Grant information
Scholarships, Fellowships, & Postdoctoral Awards in Medical Field
http://scholarships.fatomei.com/scholar6.html
· Available for many health disciplines
Mary Mahoney Professional Nurses Organization
P.O. Box 22045
Seattle, WA. 98122
· African-American
· Active in organization for one year
· Junior with GPA 3.0
National Association of Hispanic Nurses
Orange County Chapter
Maria Rivera Klein
600 W. La Vereda Dr.
La Habra, CA 90631
National Association of Orthopedic Nurses
Box 56
Pitman, NJ 08071-0056
(609) 256-2310
· Bachelor & Graduate
· RNs practicing in orthopedic setting
· Application 9/15
National Association of School Nurses
P.O. Box 1300
Scarborough, ME 04074
· School nurse
· Member of NASN
National Black Nurses’ Association
P.O. Box 1823
Washington, D.C. 10001
(202) 393-6870
· Academic excellence,
· Professional commitment
· Personal integrity
· Active involvement in African-American community
· Demonstration of need
· Member of NBNA
· Deadline 4/15
Nurse Educational Funds, Inc.
555 West 57th Street
Suite 1327
New York, NY 10019
(212) 339-1428
· BSN seeking master’s or doctoral degree
· US Citizen or declared intention
· Professional nursing organization membership
· RN license in one state
· Previous scholarship
· Contribution to the profession
· Application Deadline 3/1
Oncology Nursing Foundation
501 Holiday Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749
· RN with interest or commitment to oncology
· RN enrolled in undergrad NLNAC program
· Application Deadline 1/15
Tylenol Scholarship Fund
Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation
1505 Riverview Rd.
P.O. Box 88
St. Peter, MN 56082
· Demonstrated leadership in community & school activities
· Accredited program
University of New Mexico Hospitals
Valerie Grant, Senior Recruiter
UNM Hospitals
(505) 272-0497
vgrant@salud.unm.edu
http://hospitals.unm.edu, click Careers
• Scholarship assistance for nursing & allied health students
• ADN & BSN
• Nurse Residency Program
U.S. Public Health-Indian Health Service-National Health Service
12300 Twinbrook Parkway, Suite 100
Rockville, MD 20852
(800) 962-2817
Loan Repayment Program, National Health Service Corps
4350 Ease-West Highway, 10th Floor
Rockville MD 20857
(800) 221-9393
· Loan Repayment Program in exchange for employment
U.S. Public Health Service Scholarship & Loan Repayments
C/O Bureau of Primary Health Care
Division of Scholarships & Loan Repayments
ATTN: NELRP
4350 East-West Highway, 10th Floor
Rockville, MD 20857
(800) 435-6464
· Employment in health care facilities in geographic areas with a critical shortage of nurses
Association of Operating Room Nurses
AORN Scholarship Board
2170 S. Parker Road #300
Denver, CO 80231-5711
(303) 755-6300
· Associate or active members of AORN for one year
· Pursuing BSN or graduate degree in nursing
· Enrolled in an NLNAC program
· Financial need not a criterion for selection
AWHONN
Professional Development Division
409 12th Street SW
Washington, DC 20024-2137
· Full or associate member of one full year
· Pursuing BSN or MSN
· Application Deadline 4/5
Association on American Indian Affairs, Inc. Scholarship Program
245 Fifth Ave., Suite 1801
New York, NY 10016-8728
· Native American
· Alaskan Natives
Business Professional Women’s Foundation
2012 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20036
(202) 293-1200
· Female, 25 years of age or older
· US citizen
· Accepted into an accredited program
· Be graduating within 1-2 years
· Demonstrate critical need for financial assistance
· Application available between 11/1-4/1;postmarked by 4/15
Public Health Service, U.S. Dept of Health & Human Resources
Write to:
SR COSTEP
U.S. Public Health Service Recruitment
8201 Greensboro Drive, Suite 600
McLean, VA 22102
(800) 221-9393
· BSN & MSN programs
· Final year of nursing school
· Service obligation to Public health Service
· NLNAC program
Department of Defense, United States Navy
Contact Medical Programs Officer at local Navy Recruiting District or
(800) 327-6289
· NLNAC accredited BSN program
· Be in junior or senior year
· Active duty service obligation
Air Force ROTC
HQ AFROTC Scholarship Actions Section
Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-6106
· 1-4 years scholarship $$
· Commissioned as 2nd Lt.
American Association of Homes for the Aging
Nurse Education Scholarship
901 E. Street NW, Suite 500
Washington, D.C. 20004-2037
· RN Programs
· Employed in AAHA facility
· Work for one year in long-term care nursing after graduation
· Application Deadline 7/27
American Association of Occupational Health Nurses
AAOHN Awards
2920 Brandywine Rd.,, Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30341-4146
(770) 455-7271
· Occupational nurse seeking BSN, MSN or doctoral degree in nursing
· NLNAC program
American Holistic Nurses’ Association
4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 201
Raleigh, NC 27607
· Experience in holistic health nursing
· Accredited program
· Graduate or undergraduate
· GPA 3.0
· Member of AHNA for 6 months
American Nephrology Nurses’ Association
East Holly Avenue
Pitman, NJ 08071=0056
(609) 256-2320
· BSN & MSN
· Dedicated to contribution to renal community
ARMY ROTC, Nursing Opportunities
Gold Quest Center
P.O. Box 32790
Warminster, PA 18974-0128 OR
Chief Nurse, U.S. Army ROTC Cadet Command
ATTN: ATCC-N,
Fort Monroe, VA 23651-5000
(800) USA-ROTC
· 2,3, or 4 years scholarships
· Pursuing BSN
· NLNAC school
Department of Veterans Affairs Health Professional Scholarship
Health Professional Scholarship Program (143B)
Department of Veteran Affairs
810 Vermont Ave. NW
Washington DC 20420
(202) 535-7528
· NLNAC program
· 2 year full time VA employment service obligation after graduation
Health Careers Foundation
Scholarship/Loan Coordinator
3221 McKelvey Road, Suite 206
Bridgeton, MO 63044-2551
(314) 770-1626
· Scholarships & Loans
Higher Education Division Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S. Dept of Interior
1951 Constitution Avenue, NW, Room 3512
Washington, DC 20204
(202) 208-4871
· American Natives
· Eskimos, Aleuts
· Other Alaskan Natives
Indian Health Scholarship Program
Twinbrook Metro Plaza, Suite 100
12300 Twinbrook Parkway
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 443-6197
· NLNAC program
· American Indian
· Alaska Natives
· Service obligation with IHS upon graduation
Loyal Order of Moose, Elks, American Legion Scholarships
Write to: The American Legion Education Program
Box 1055, Indianapolis IN 46206
· Member or family membership
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 3008
Princeton, NJ 08543-3008
(609) 921-3534
· Needy & deserving children of Marines & former Marines
· Total family gross income under $37,000
· Application deadline 2/1
ScholarshipExperts.Com
http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/
Scholarships for Moms
www.scholarship4moms.net
FreeScholarshipGuide.Com
www.freescholarshipguide.com
10K Scholarship
www.10Kscholarship.com
