HRSA
Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program and a Nursing Scholarship Program
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Service Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) offers the Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program and a Nursing Scholarship Program. For information on loan repayment assistance and scholarships through the government, please visit the HRSA website.
International Students
Students coming from countries other than the United States are required to pay an $8,000 deposit which is applied to the final quarter’s tuition and charges.
Scholarships & Awards
Students can apply for scholarships after they have been in the program for one full quarter. There are many different scholarships available each quarter. Scholarship amounts typically range from $500 - $3,000. Students can apply for scholarships every quarter.
Student Awards
Awards for excellence in nursing, scholastic attainment, and leadership ability are made available to students whose performance and attitudes reflect well the ideals and purposes of the School. Selection of students is based on the recommendation of the faculty to the dean.
Lucile Lewis Award
This award is presented annually to a junior student who has demonstrated outstanding clinical and academic performance in nursing practice.
RNBS Award
This award is presented to the senior registered nurse student who has demonstrated exceptional competence in scholarship and in the clinical practice of nursing.
Dean's Award
The Dean's Award, established in 1971, is given to an outstanding student in each program on the basis of the student's demonstrated commitment to academic excellence and to the objectives of the School.
President's Award
The President's Award, established in 1960, is made annually in recognition of superior scholastic attainment and active participation in the student community, within the framework of Christian commitment. One recipient is selected from each school of the University.