Barry University division of nursing
Financial Aid Source List
Undergraduate Nursing Students
The information below is subject to change. Please contact the people / agencies listed below for more detailed and updated information.
Discounts
30% tuition discount for all registered nurses in the RN to BSN program. If you are a registered nurse enrolled full- or part-time in baccalaureate courses you will automatically receive this discount.
Note: Most financial aid administered by the Barry University Financial Aid Office requires the student to be a U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen. Most aid is also designated for full-time students, unless otherwise stated.
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 .
Loans
Federal Perkins Loan
Need-based loan with an annual limit of $4000 with an interest rate of 5%. Funds are limited. (Barry Financial Aid Office: 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: Aida Claro 305-899-3673)
Handsel Nursing Loan Fund
Small need-based emergency loan fund of $100 - 500 per year with an interest rate of 3%. Funds limited. (Barry Financial Aid Office: Aida Claro 305-899-3673)
Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)
Credit based Federal loan for the difference between the costs of education minus other financial aid with a variable interest rate capped at 9%. Repayment begins immediately following disbursement. (Barry Financial Aid Office: Aida Claro 305-899-3673)
Hospital Grant-for-Work Programs
Baptist Health Systems of South Florida
Total scholarship of $7500 and a stipend for books and fees for full-time students with GPA of 3.0 in return for 12 months commitment of full-time or 24 months commitment of half-time employment at a Baptist Health Systems South Florida after training program of 3 months. (Scholars Program at 786-596-4194 or email: DG-BHSSscholarships@baptisthealth.net)
Kendall Medical Center Nursing Scholarship Program
Awards of $750 per semester for nursing students with a GPA of 3.0 in return for 24 months of post graduate employment at Kendall Medical Center . (KMC Human Resources Department, 305-227-5538 or email: hrdept@kendallmed.com)
Memorial Health Care Systems
Total awards of up to $12,000 to full-time junior and senior students with GPA of at least 2.5 in return for employment in a Memorial Healthcare System Hospital . (Jackie Vitali, Scholarship Coordinator, 954-201-8852 or email: jvitali@broward.edu)
Mercy Hospital in Miami , FL
Our loan forgiveness program pays off up to $5,000 of your nursing core courses in exchange for a two years commitment. (Evelyn Gonzalez-Morlote, Nurse Recruiter, 305-285-2116 or egmorlote@mercymiami.org)
Miami Children's Hospital
Will award two scholarships per year for $8000 per year for the full-time junior and senior year students with a GPA of 3.0 and interest in pediatrics in return for one year of employment at Miami Children's Hospital for every year of scholarship. (Miami Children's Hospital, Nursing Scholarship Program, 305-662-8295 x2446 or Email: maria.pena@mch.com)
Federal Work/Study Programs
Need-based program enables students to work part-time on campus and be paid on a monthly basis. (Barry Financial Aid Office: 305-899-3673)
Grants/Scholarships (Federal and Florida )
Federal Pell Grant
Need-based grant with annual awards from $400 to $4,731 for full-time and part-time undergraduates. (Barry Financial Aid Office: 305-899-3673)
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Need-based grant with annual awards from $400 to $1400 per year awarded to full-time undergraduate students. (Barry Financial Aid Office: 305-899-3673)
Florida Bright Futures Scholarship
(Office of Student Financial Assistance, Florida Department of Education, 904-487-0049, or toll-free Bright Futures Hotline 888-827-2004)
Florida Pre-Paid College Program
These funds can be applied toward expenses at Barry University . (Florida College Pre-Paid Program, 800-552-4723)
Florida Resident Access Grant (FRAG)
Annual grants of about $2831, depending on State allocations, for Florida residents. (Barry Financial Aid Office: 305-899-3673)
Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG)
Need-based annual grants of about $1000, depending on State allocations, enrolled full-time in undergraduate programs. (Barry Financial Aid Office: 305-899-3673)
Florida Tuition Reduction Grant (FTRG)
Partial reduction of tuition to selected nursing students who are Florida residents and have strong transfer grades. Annual amounts vary and are dependent on legislative appropriation. (Nursing Office: Teresa Navarro 305-899-3808)
Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students
Need-based full or partial scholarships to disadvantaged nursing students enrolled full-time. (Barry Financial Aid Office: 305-899-3673)
Grants and Scholarships (Foundations and Organizations)
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Educational Advancement Scholarship
Scholarships of $1500/year to RNs with 3.0 who are current members of AACN. (AACN Office: Brenda Guite at: 800-899-2226, ext. x204)
American Legion Educational Program
Scholarships of $2500 to RNs with prospect of full-time employment with patients with lung or respiratory diseases in hospitals, clinic or health departments. (Eight & Forty Scholarship Office, PO Box 1055 , Indianapolis, IN 46206 )
Army ROTC Nurse Officer Program
Provides scholarship, leadership, and job opportunities to prospective college nursing students. (www.goarmy.com/rotc/scholarships.jsp )
Association of Brethren Caregivers Loan and Scholarship
Scholarships of $2000/ year to a maximum of $4000. (Brethren Office: 847-742-5100)
Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for RN members of AORN with a 3.0 average. (Contact: 800-755-2676 or (www.aorn.org/foundation/scholarships.asp)
Baptist Health South Florida, Nurse Associates
Yearly, $750 Charlotte Dison, RN, Nursing Scholarships for students who are enrolled in an undergraduate nursing program in Miami-Dade County or Monroe County area, a US citizen, a Florida resident, and have completed at least one semester of nursing courses with a 3.0 GPA. A scholarship will be awarded to a different nursing student yearly in November. Applications, including all supporting documents and letters, must be received no later than September 15. Mail to the following address: Nurse Associates c/o June K. Britton, R.N., 6701 S.W. 116 Court, #309 Miami, Florida 33173
Business and Professional Woman's Foundation
Need-based scholarships of $750-$1000 to women at least 25 years old in health professions. (Woman's Foundation Office: 202-293-1200)
Chi Eta Phi Sorority
Scholarships for its members. (www.chietaphi.com/scholar.html; 202-232-3858)
ExceptionalNurse.com
Awards a $250 scholarship to a qualified student with a disability. Preferences is given to undergraduates. (www.exceptionalnurse.com/scholarship.html )
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, http://www.fonexo.com /)
Foundation of the National Student Nurses' Association Scholarships
Awards from $1000 to $2000 for NSNA members. (Foundation Chairperson, 212-581-2368)
A pplications are available from www.nsna.org (click on the Foundation icon).
Gerrie Helwig Scholarship
Award of $250 for a senior student with a GPA of 3.0 and a desire to enter Perioperative nursing. (Contact: Nursing Department (407) 708-2474 or email nursing@scc-fl.edu)
Hazel Corbin Assistance Fund
Unspecified award to undergraduate nursing students who are US citizens. (Director of Scholarships, Maternity Center Association, 48 East 92nd Street, New York, NY 10128)
Hispanic Specific Scholarships of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
Collection of Hispanic specific financial aid information (HCI Office: 800-EXCEL-DC)
CHCI Scholarship deadline April 15 each year. Open to all majors with no GPA requirement.
Jackie Robinson Foundation
Provides need-based scholarships up to $6000 for minority youths who are US citizens. (Foundation Office, 212-290-8600) For High School students- Deadline April 1 each year-Apply online to www. jackierobinson.org
NAPNAP McNeil Scholarships
Need-based scholarships of $2000 for RNs with previous pediatric work experience in PNP program with no previous education as NP. (NAPNAP Office: 856-857-9700) www.napnap.org
National Association of Colored Women's Clubs and Youth Affiliates
Unspecified award given in even-numbered years only to students nominated by a member of the club. (National Office, Contact :202-667-4080) http://www.nacwc.org
National Association of Hispanic Nurses
Awards several scholarships. (Contact: 202-387-2477) www.thehispanicnurses.org or email: info@thehispanicnurses.org
National Black Nurses Association
Awards several scholarships ranging from $500-$2,000 each. (NBNA, Contact: 301-589-3200) April 15 deadline - Must have completed one semester of nursing coursework-apply online at www.nbna.org
National Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Awards of $200 to $800 to Hispanic US citizens or permanent residents who are enrolled in 6 or more credits and GPA 3.0 minimum. (Fund Office, Contact: 415-445-9930)
National Society of the Colonial Dames of America
Awards of $500 to $1500 for Native Americans. Minimum 2.5 GPA. (Contact Mrs. Thomas B. Van Antwerp, Consultant (770) 352-0470 or email: vanant@bellsouth.net)
Oncology Nursing Foundation/Oncology Nursing Society
Scholarships of $2000 for ethnic minority students. (ONF Office Contact: (866) 257-4667)
Oncology Nursing Foundation Scholarship
Annual awards of $3000 for RNs seeking the baccalaureate degree. (ONF, Development Coordinator, 501 Holiday Drive, Pittsburgh , PA 15220 )
William F. Grupe Foundation
$2000 to $3000 awarded to residents of Bergen , Essex or Hudson counties who plan to practice in NJ following program completion. Deadline March 1 st . (Contact: William F. Grupe Foundation, P.O. Box 775 Livingston , NJ 07039 (201) 428-1190)
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Awards of $1000 to $2500. (Sorority Office, 202-387-3103)
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. (US Department of Education: Ms. Bernardette Hebert, 202-708-7742.)
Florida Nursing Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Part or all of your loan/s will be repaid to you in exchange for full-time employment at an eligible/designated site in Florida . (Department of Education: Ms. Pat Gabriele: 1-800-487-1080)
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 )
U.S. Air Force
The Air Force accessions bonus is $10,000 for a 4-year commitment, and the loan repayment for nurse accessions is $27,998 for a 3-year commitment. (TSgt. Edward Romero; 305-362-9785)
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. Applications are due June 14. Determination of which eligible applicants will receive an award is based on a four-tier preference scale based on the availability of funds. More information and the application materials are available online at http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/nursing/loanrepay.htm .
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. ( http://studentaid.ed.gov/guide )
U.S. Department of Education
Potential source of financial aid. ( www.ed.gov/studentaid )
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Provides information on nursing student loans. ( www.hhs.gov/grants/scholarships )
Johnson & Johnson's Discover Nursing Web Site
Has an extensive nursing scholarships search feature. ( www.discovernursing.com )
MinorityNurse.com
Listing of scholarship and fellowship money for students pursuing undergraduate or graduate work in nursing. ( www.minoritynurse.com/financial/scholarships.html )
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.org)
Incentives for Army Reserve Nurses and educational expenses:
http://www.goarmy.com/amedd/index.jsp |
