RN Studies
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Helping you make a difference. The University of Michigan School of Nursing is committed to providing financial assistance to help students and families meet costs. In addition, the University also offers need- and merit-based financial aid in a variety of forms.
University of Michigan Financial Aid and Scholarships
School of Nursing Aid and Scholarships
Military and Civic-based Aid
Other University Resources
Helpful Financial Aid Links
University of Michigan Financial Aid and Scholarships
Office of Financial Aid
The University's central source of information on nursing student loans, guaranteed student loans, and work-study programs. Loan programs available include the Federal Perkins Loan and Federal Stafford Loan programs. This office also offers short-term, emergency loans. You should apply as early as possible. Also, note that loan availability, payback arrangements, and maximum loan amounts vary from year to year. More.
You can also contact the Office of Financial Aid by phone or mail:
Office of Financial Aid
University of Michigan
2011 Student Activities Building
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1316
(734) 763-6600
The Rackham Graduate School Fellowships Office administers many grants, fellowships, and graduate assistantships. Incoming students requesting financial aid are required to complete an application form provided by the program office. Submission of the application will ensure that incoming graduate students are considered for University grants, fellowships, and graduate student assistantships. A list of the major fellowship programs, application deadlines, eligibility requirements, and addresses for applications and/or further information is available from the Fellowship Office. More.
You can also contact the Rackham School of Graduate Studies Fellowships Office by phone or mail:
University of Michigan Rackham School of Graduate Studies
Fellowships Office
Rackham, Room 122
915 E. Washington
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1070
(734) 764-8119
(800) 521-2830
e-mail: flwships@rackham.umich.edu
The Rackham Merit Fellowship Program for Historically Underrepresented Groups offers merit-based awards to minority graduate students. The awards include tuition, fees and a stipend. Students can obtain specific information from the Fellowships Office or the School of Nursing Office of Multicultural Affairs. More.
You can also contact the Rackham Merit Fellowship Program for Historically Underrepresented Groups at:
University of Michigan Rackham School of Graduate Studies
Fellowships Office
Rackham, Room 122
915 E. Washington
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1070
(734) 764-8119
(800) 521-2830
e-mail: flwships@rackham.umich.edu
The Center for the Education of Women
The CEW provides counseling and information on academic programs, child care, community resources and job searches. They also maintain a loan and reference library. The annual CEW scholarship competition provides over 30 scholarships each year to women whose education has at some time been interrupted for at least 24 consecutive months. Small emergency grants are also available. More information is available from the CEW office. More.
You can also contact the Center for the Education of Women by phone or mail:
University of Michigan
Center for the Education of Women
330 East Liberty
Ann Arbor, MI 48104-2289
(734) 998-7080
The U-M Alumni Association
The Alumni Association offers emergency grants. More
Alumni Association
University of Michigan
207 Fletcher Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1007
(734) 764-0384
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School of Nursing Aid and Scholarships
Professional Nurse Traineeships are funded by the Division of Nursing, Public Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services. The funds are administered by the Director for Student Affairs in consultation with the directors of the various degree programs of the School of Nursing. The PNTP awards provide varying levels of support, including partial or full tuition, and/or a stipend allowance to nurse practitioners. Should the student be terminated or withdraw before the end of a term, s/he is required to pay back any scholarship monies received for that term unless this requirement is waived by the Director for Student Affairs. Upon graduation, students must accept employment in teaching, administration, or supervision, or in the nursing specialty for which they received support.
PNTP grants are available to U.S. citizens and non-citizen permanent residents who are enrolled as full-time graduate students (8 credit hours or more). Division Directors nominate students in their programs for PNTP awards. Students should consult with their graduate program about nomination for these awards.
Professional Association and Private Foundation Grants: The School of Nursing periodically receives announcements of grants and fellowships for master's and doctoral study and research funded by professional associations and private foundations. These notices are maintained in the Office for Student Affairs and/or the Office for Doctoral and Postdoctoral Studies. The file is made available to students for their use within the office. Announcements are also sent to each division for posting and are posted in the School of Nursing. Students are urged to consider this source of funds. Also, students should be aware that applications for these awards are usually made directly to the funding organization.
Block Grants are administered by the Director for Student Affairs in consultation with the program directors. Students must register for at least 6 credit hours to be eligible for a Block grant award and should consult with their graduate program about nomination for these awards. Interested individuals may apply for these grants at the same time they submit their program application materials. The division director can provide detailed information on application procedures.
The School of Nursing Office of Student Affairs
The School of Nursing has a financial aid fund available to all students.
Aid from this fund, usually in small amounts, is awarded by decision of a committee
appointed by the Director for Student Affairs. Students are encouraged to apply
if they are concerned that their financial situation is affecting their academic
record, if they are working more hours than is academically appropriate, and
if they have incurred significant educational loan indebtedness. Applications
are available in the Office for Student Affairs or you can download
an application include the completed budget
worksheet.
You can also contact The School of Nursing Office of Student Affairs by phone or mail:
University of Michigan School of Nursing
Office for Student Affairs
SNB, Room 1174
400 N. Ingalls
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5482
(734) 763-9435
E-mail: sn-osa@umich.edu
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Nursing Student Scholarships and Loan Funds
The Nursing Alumni Society supports a number of scholarships including: The Esther S. McCleery, Rhoda R. Russell, and Class of 1956 scholarship. In addition, outside organizations occasionally contact the School of Nursing expressing interest in assisting nursing students. Notices regarding these scholarships are posted on the bulletin boards on the first level of the School of Nursing. Each scholarship has corresponding eligibility criteria.
For more scholarship information, contact the School of Nursing Office of Student Affairs by phone or mail:
University of Michigan School of Nursing
Office of Student Affairs
SNB, Room 1174
400 N. Ingalls
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5482
(734) 763-9435
E-mail: sn-osa@umich.edu
Military and Civic-based Aid
ROTC Scholarships
The US Air Force ROTC, US Army ROTC, and US Navy ROTC programs have scholarships available for baccalaureate nursing students. Students may receive significant financial assistance in exchange for services following graduation. More information about these programs is available from the ROTC Offices.
Aid for Veterans
If you are a Veteran or eligible for Veterans benefits, contact Veterans' Affairs,
or call (734) 763-9066.
Chamber of Commerce Scholarships
Your home town Chamber of Commerce may have addresses and phone numbers of civic groups, foundations, and groups connected with your field of interest.
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Other University Resources
Shapiro Undergraduate Library
The Undergraduate Library maintains a wide variety of reference books listing financial-aid opportunities. More or call (734) 763-5084.
The Harlan Hatcher Graduate Library
The Hatcher Library has a wide selection of books pertaining to fellowships, scholarships, and grants. Visit the Reference Room and ask for the Reference and Information Center flyer entitled "Sources of Information and Loans on Scholarships, Fellowships and Research Grants." The Library also has fellowship listing online. More
You can also contact Hatcher Graduate Library by phone or mail:
University of Michigan Hatcher Graduate Library
Reference and Information Center
Hatcher, Room 209
920 N. University
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1205
(734) 764-9373
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Helpful Financial Aid Links
http://www.finaid.org/: general information about how loans and other instruments work. The site also offers an online calculator (http://www.finaid.org/calculators/) that helps you anticipate your financial needs and responsibilities.
www.fafsa.ed.gov: the place to get the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
www.fastweb.com: an extensive listing of available scholarships throughout the US.
http://www.students.gov/: the US government's site for students, which offers forms and guidance for students seeking aid, as well as Web links to state offices managing student aid.
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