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Helping Eligible Students Access Educational Support

The FAFSA for the 2025–2026 academic year is officially open!

Students planning to enroll between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026, can now complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) online.

Submit your FAFSA online at FAFSA.gov.

Start FAFSA Application

Helpful Financial Aid Tools

Here are key online tools and resources to guide you through every step of the financial aid process:

Annual Student Loan Acknowledgment

Review your current loan history before applying for new loans.

Apply for Federal Student Aid

Begin your FAFSA application.

Entrance Counseling for Direct Loans

Learn essential information before borrowing student loans.

Exit Counseling for Direct Loans

Understand your repayment obligations when you leave school.

Deferment or Forbearance

Explore options to postpone or reduce loan payments if needed.

FAFSA on the Web (FOTW)

Complete your application conveniently online.

Federal Student Aid Website

Your central hub for all federal aid information.

Create an FSA ID

Required to sign your FAFSA and access your account.

Manage Your Student Loans

Keep track of your loans and repayment details.

National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)

View your complete federal loan and grant data.

Ombudsman Website

Get assistance if you encounter loan issues.

Repayment Plans

Find a repayment strategy that suits your budget.

Submit a Complaint

Report any financial aid or loan-related concerns.

College Navigator

Compare schools, programs, and costs.

Types of Financial Aid

Learn more about grants, scholarships, and other forms of aid.

Types of Student Loans

Understand different loan programs and their terms.

U.S. Department of Education

Explore federal education resources.

Register to Vote in Florida

Take part in civic engagement and make your voice count.

Additional Funding Opportunities

Students are encouraged to research external funding sources. Information can be found through library resources, professional associations, and alumni networks.

Scholarship Opportunities

National Health Service Corps (NHSC)

Offers full tuition and stipends for students who commit to working with the NHSC after graduation.

U.S. Public Health Commissioned Corps

Provides financial assistance through student training and extern programs.

Nursing Scholarship Program

Funded by the Nurse Reinvestment Act, this program prioritizes qualified nursing students with significant financial need.

Nursing-Specific Scholarships

Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association

Awards scholarships to undergraduate nursing students.

Nurses’ Educational Funds, Inc.

Supports graduate-level nursing education.

AfterCollege/AACN Nursing Scholarship Fund

Available for students pursuing bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral nursing degrees.

AmeriCorps Program

Earn educational awards through community service.

Nursing Scholarships Directory

Explore comprehensive lists such as “39 Nursing Scholarships for All Types of Students.”

CampusRN Scholarship

Apply for a $1,000 scholarship opportunity.

Loan Repayment Support

Some healthcare employers offer loan repayment assistance or sign-on bonuses to help pay off nursing education debt. Be sure to ask about this benefit when interviewing for positions.

Additional programs include: