Financial Assistance Information
If you are a registered nurse and are admitted to Barry's MSN program, you will be eligible for a 30% tuition discount each semester.
In addition to our tuition discount program, Barry's Division of Nursing offers scholarships, loans, grants, and Nurse Traineeships to eligible students. These opportunities are open to all students.
Contact the Barry University office of Graduate Finance (305-899-3673) to discuss financial assistance opportunities.
The information below is subject to change. Please contact the people / agencies listed below for more detailed and updated information.
Grants/Scholarships
AACN - CampusRN.com offers scholarship programs to support students seeking BSN, MSN, or PhD in nursing. Applicants must register for free with CampusRN.com and demonstrate a need for financial assistance. $2,500 will be distributed every two months through this program. To register, go to http://aacn.campusrn.com/register/student_1.asp
AACN Educational Advancement Scholarship Scholarships of $500 - $2500/year to RNs with 3.0 who are current members of AACN. (AACN Office: Customer Service: 1-800-899-AACN) Website: www.aacn.org
AARP Andrus Foundation Graduate Scholarships and Fellowships in Gerontology
Five (5) master's degree scholarships awarded once a year. Deadline: January of each year. (AARP Foundation Office, 1001 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 410 , Washington, DC 20036-5504 (202) 289-9806) Email: aghetemp@aghe.org or website: www.aghe.org
Agency for Health Care Policy and Research
Scholarships of various awards. (AHCPR Office: 949-362-2000)
Allied Health Assistance
Nursing Students enrolled in a baccalaureate master's or doctoral degree program in nursing. GPA 3.25 Award amount $2500. Email: scholarships@campuscareercenter.com or website: www.campusrn.com
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Foundation
Scholarships for NP students awarded twice yearly . (Contact: Kimberly Dempster-Gonzalez, Director of Development Tel: (623) 376-9467 or email: foundation@aapn.org)
American Association of University Women
Various scholarships for women in master's or doctoral programs. : Contact: 1-800-326-AAUW
American Cancer Society
Scholarships awarded to graduate students pursuing master's degree in cancer nursing. Awards are made for up to two (2) years in the annual amount of $10,000. Deadline: February 1 st of each year. Tel: (404) 329-7558 Email: grants@cancer.org website : www.cancer.org/research
American Heart Association Council on Cardiovascular Nursing
Scholarships of $750 - $2000. Contact: Julie Hinterthuer Email: Julie.hinterthuer@heart.org Tel: (214) 706-1181. AHA Office: http://www.americanheart.org
American Holistic Nurses Association
Scholarships to members of AHNA for at least one year enrolled in holistic nursing education with a 3.0 average. Contact: AHNA headquarters P.O. Box 2130, Flagstaff, Az 86003-2130 Tel: (800) 278-2462x10 Email: info@ahna.org or website: www.ahna.org
Association of Brethren Caregivers Loan and Scholarship
Scholarships of $2000/ year Apply by 4/1 for next fall term. Visit website for more information www.brethren.org/abc/scholarship.html
Association of Operating Room Nurses Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for RN members of AORN with a 3.0 average. Tel:( 800)755-2676 x 328 Email: ibendzsa@aorn.org or website: www.aorn.org/foundation
Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses
Scholarships of $1000 to an RN member of APON with a commitment to pediatric oncology. (APON Office: 4700 W. Lake Avenue , Glenview , IL 60025-1485 Tel: (847) 375-4724 Email: info@apon.org
Business and Professional Woman's Foundation
Need-based scholarships of $750-$1000 to women at least 25 years old in health professions. Website: http://www.bpwusa.org or email bpnfoundation@act.org
Civitan International Foundation
Scholarships of $1000 - $1500 for master's education in health care services careers. Webstie: www.civitan.org or Tel: (205) 591-8910
Florida Organization of Nurse Executives
Sponsors scholarships to members of FONE licensed in Florida and currently enrolled in masters or doctoral programs. (FONE Office: (407) 277-5515, www.fonexo.com)
Hispanic Specific Scholarships of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
Students attending a four-year college or graduate/professional program will receive $5,000. There is no GPA or major requirement. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. Contact:
CHCI Scholarship Awards 911 2nd Street , NE Washington , DC 20002 Tel: (202) 543-1771 or (800) EXCEL-DC Fax: (202) 546-2143 E-mail: chci@chci.org Web site : www.chciyouth.org
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
Up to $50,000 each year for length of graduate program, up to six years for tuition, room and board, textbooks, and other required fees. Applicants must have a 3.5 GPA and be nominated by the foundation's representative at Barry.
March of Dimes Nursing Scholarships
Scholarships of $5000 for RNs currently enrolled in graduate programs in maternal-child nursing at the master's or doctoral level. Contact Information : March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation Attn: Vice President of Research 1275 Mamaroneck Avenue White Plains, NY 10605 914/997-4556 Fax: 914/997-4560 kkroder@modimes.org or Website: www.modimes.org
National Association of Hispanic Nurses
The National Association of Hispanic Nurses awards $1,000 scholarships to outstanding Hispanic students enrolled in associate, diploma, Bachelor's, graduate, or vocational nursing programs. Recipients are selected on the basis of current academic standing and financial need. Applicants must be NAHN members, must demonstrate potential for leadership in nursing, and possess the ability to serve as positive role models to Hispanic nursing students. In addition, applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited Division of Nursing with a 3.0 GPA, and be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. Contact: National Association of Hispanic Nurses 1501 16th Street, NW Washington, DC 20036 Tel: (202) 387-2477 Fax: (202) 483-7183
E-mail: info@nahnhq.org Web site: www.thehispanicnurses.org
NAPNAP McNeil Scholarships
Need-based scholarships of $2000 to $5000 for RNs with previous pediatric work experience in PNP program with no previous education as NP. Contact Information: McNeil Scholarships Phone: (856) 667-1773 Fax: (856) 667-7187 info@napnap.org or Website: www.napnap.org
National Health Services Corps Scholarships
Tuition, fees, books, supplies, equipment, and monthly stipends for full-time NP students in return for 1 year of practice (minimum 2 years) in an assigned shortage area. (Department of Health/Human Services: 1-800-638-082 )
Nurses' Educational Funds
Scholarships for full-time master's degree students and full- or part-time doctoral students. Nurses' Educational Funds, Inc.555 W. 57th Street, Suite 1327New York, NY 10019
Phone: 212-399-1428 ( www.n-e-f.org )
Oncology Nursing Foundation/Oncology Nursing Society
Scholarships of $3000 for doctoral, master's and minority master's students. Tel: 1-866-257-4667 Website: http://www.ons.org/ scholarships
Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
Annual fellowships of $20,000 maintenance and half tuition for candidates in graduate study who are holders of Green Cards, naturalized citizens, or children of two naturalized citizen parents. Application forms available online visit website: www.pdsoros.org (Fellowship Office: Warren Ilchman: 212-547-6926)
Professional Nurse Traineeships
Non-repayable grant of $750 - $1000 per term for graduate certain specialties of graduate study. (Barry Division of Nursing : Ms. Virginia Lopez 305-899-3838)
Loans
Handsel Nursing Loan Fund
Small need-based emergency loan fund of $100 - 500 per year with an interest rate of 3%.
Federal Perkins Loan
Need-based loan with a annual limit of $6000 with a maximum total of $40,000 at an interest rate of 5% for graduate students who are enrolled at least half-time (6 credits/semester for graduate nursing students). (Barry Financial Aid Office: Ms. Aida Claro 305-899-3673)
Southwest Student Services, Sallie Mae Company and Stafford Loans Southwest Student Services, a Sallie Mae company, offers Nursing Students the Nursing Advantage Loan program, where students can conveniently apply for both Federal Stafford Loans and Signature Private Loans in one easy step. The Southwest Federal Stafford Loans have 0 fees and allow students to receive up to 3 % principal loan reduction after 36 on-time monthly payments. The Southwest Signature Loan offers students interest rates from Prime minus 0.25% to Prime plus 2.50%. (Barry Financial Aid Office: Ms. Aida Claro 305-899-3673)
Loan Repayment Programs
Federal Perkins Loan Cancellations
Loan cancellation is available for service as a full-time nurse, volunteer in the Peace Corps or ACTION programs, or as a member of the Armed Forces in an area of hostilities. Contact: Federal Student Aid Information Center. Tel: 1-800-433-3243.
Florida Nursing Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Part or all of your loans will be repaid to you in exchange for full-time employment at an eligible/designated site in Florida . For more information and a copy of the application, please visit our website at http://www.nslfp.com
US Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is now taking applications for the Nurse Education Loan Repayment Program (NELRP) which provides up to 85% of student loan debt for nurses who work in eligible facilities located in areas experiencing a shortage of nurses. The purpose of the NELRP is to assist in the recruitment and retention of professional nurses dedicated to providing health care to under served populations. Check website for deadline dates. Determination of which eligible applicants will receive an award is based on a four-tier preference scale based on the availability of funds. The application is available online at http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/nursing/loanrepay.htm . For more information contact : CallCenter@hrsa.gov or 1-877-464-4772 , Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays), 9 am to 5:30 pm ET .
The Indian Health Service (IHS)
Administers a program to help repay undergraduate and graduate loans of health professionals in return for full-time clinical service in Indian health programs. (www.ihs.gov/jobscareerdevelop/DHPS/LRP/TOC.asp )
General Resources
The Student Guide
Comprehensive resource on student financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education. Grants, loans, and work-study are the three major forms of financial aid available through the federal Student Financial Assistance Programs. (www.ed.gov/proginfo/SFA/StudentGuide/ )
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Provides information on nursing student loans. Website: www.hhs.gov
The Bureau of Health Professions
Financial aid page offers a useful introduction to all financial assistance programs under the Health Resources and Services Administration. (bhpr.hrsa.gov/nursing/aid.htm )
The College Board
Provides an up-to-date scholarship search, as well as advice on how to apply for a scholarship and spot a scholarship scam. (www.collegeboard.com/pay/scholarships_and_aid)
FedMoney.org
Online guide to all U.S. federal government financial aid programs. (www.fedmoney.org )
FinAid.com
Resource for all financial aid information. ( www.finaid.com )
MinorityNurse.com
Listing of scholarship and fellowship money for students pursuing undergraduate or graduate work in nursing. (www.minoritynurse.com)
Incentives for Army Reserve Nurses and educational expenses:
http://www.goarmy.com/amedd/index.jsp
Research Financial Aid
American Heart Association Various Grants
Student scholarship in Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke. A $2000 scholarship will be awarded to the institution in one payment upon receipt of the signed acceptance agreement at the AHA/ASA National Center. The entire amount must be used as a stipend for the selected student. AHA contact: Julie Hinterthuer Awards & Lectures Manager, Professional Memberships julie.hinterthuer@heart.org
Tel: (214) 706-1181.
American Nurses' Association
Scholarships available for minority students pursuing research. Scholarship amount varies. Contact: Minority and Fellowship Program 600 Maryland Avenue, SW Suite 100W Washington, D.C. 20024 Tel: (202) 651-7247 Website: www.nursingworld.org
American Nurses Credentialing Center, Institute for Research, Education and Consultation
Awards of up to $5000 for dissertation researchers examining certification, accreditation, or Magnet nursing services and its impact on consumers, policymakers, nurses and employers. Contact: American Nurses Credentialing Center The credentialing arm of the American Nurses Association
8515 Georgia Ave, Suite 400Silver Spring, MD 20910-34921-800-284-2378
Minority Health Statistics Dissertation Research
Fellows will receive up to $1,000 a month for dissertation-related expenses, in addition to their current support. Length of award will depend on the stage of the dissertation research and availability of funds. For further information contact: Shelly Seeley Center for Health Statistics Minnesota Department of Health 450 Metro Square 121 East Seventh Place P.O. Box 64975 St. Paul, MN 55164 0975 michele.seeley@health.state.mn.us
National Institutes of Health Extramural Clinical Research Loan Repayment Program for Individuals from Disadvantaged Backgrounds
Repayment to students of educational loans (up to $35,000) of those from disadvantaged backgrounds who agree to conduct clinical research as employees of the NIH. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jerry Moore, NIH Regulations Officer, Office of Management Assessment, NIH, 6011 Executive Blvd. , Room 601, MSC 7669, Rockville, MD 20892, by e-mail: Moorej@mail.nih.gov , by fax: 301-402-0169, or by telephone: 301-496-4607 (not a toll-free number). For information regarding the requirements, application deadline dates, and on-line application for the ECR-LRP program, please visit the NIH Loan Repayment Program Web site at http://www.lrp.nih.gov
National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties Grant for Research on Cultural Diversity
Grant of $6000 to a certified NP with a faculty appointment in an NP program with no more than 3 research-based publications to conduct a pilot study related to cultural diversity in nurse practitioner education. (NONPF Office: 202-452-1405)
National Science Foundation Research Fellowship Association
Scholarship of $15,000/12 months or $10,500 cost of education allowance to institution and renewable. (no service or money repayment required) (NSF Office: 865-241-4300) Website: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/research.
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