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 ApplicationHelpful Financial Aid Tools
Here are key online tools and resources to guide you through every step of the financial aid process:
Review your current loan history before applying for new loans.
Begin your FAFSA application.
Learn essential information before borrowing student loans.
Understand your repayment obligations when you leave school.
Explore options to postpone or reduce loan payments if needed.
Complete your application conveniently online.
Your central hub for all federal aid information.
Required to sign your FAFSA and access your account.
Keep track of your loans and repayment details.
View your complete federal loan and grant data.
Get assistance if you encounter loan issues.
Find a repayment strategy that suits your budget.
Report any financial aid or loan-related concerns.
Compare schools, programs, and costs.
Learn more about grants, scholarships, and other forms of aid.
Understand different loan programs and their terms.
Explore federal education resources.
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
Awards scholarships to undergraduate nursing students.
Supports graduate-level nursing education.
Available for students pursuing bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral nursing degrees.
Earn educational awards through community service.
Explore comprehensive lists such as “39 Nursing Scholarships for All Types of Students.”
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:
Useful Links
Explore more tools and scholarship databases through: