Entering the Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Accelerated Track

Students entering the B.S. in Nursing - Accelerated Track are eligible for financial assistance, however sources are limited. Because students entering the AT program have already obtained a bachelor's degree they are ineligible for federal and state grant assistance as well as institutional grants and scholarships. Outside scholarships may be obtained from local hospitals and other organizations, usually with stipulations such as successful completion of the program and a contractual agreement of employment.

Loan Eligibility

The Federal Stafford loan may be available to students according to FAFSA submission to the College. The maximum of $2,750 Subsidized Stafford and $3,500 Unsubsidized Stafford loan amounts for independent students may be obtained for each of the three semesters for the AT program (summer, fall, spring). Dependent students are eligible for $2,750 Subsidized Stafford and $1,000 Unsbusidized Stafford loan according to federal regulations. A Federal Nursing Loan may also be available to eligible, need-based students on a funds-available basis.

Two FAFSAs are required for financial aid for the duration of the AT program. A 2009-2010 FAFSA must be submitted for the Summer 2010 term and a 2010-2011 FAFSA (available January 1, 2010) for the Fall 2010 and Spring 2011 terms. Electronic filing of the FAFSA is available at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

Students whose 2009-2010 FAFSAs have been received by the spring orientation meeting held by the William Jewell College Nursing Department may have their Summer Financial Aid Award Letters available to them at that time.

For additional assistance to help cover college costs, books and supplies, living expenses, and other miscellaneous expenses students may apply for a private, alternative loan. These non-federal loans are borrower-initiated, credit-based applications and can have unique characteristics such as loans directed at students pursuing a health profession. To view a comparison of these loans click here.

Cost

The program costs for the 2009-2010 academic program are as follows (direct costs are those payable to the college; indirect costs are estimated expenses you may incur during the program as a commuter). Note: Students commuting from a parents residence may have reduced indirect costs. Summer 2010 costs have not yet been determined for the accelerated program. Please contact Daniel Holt at holtd@william.jewell.edu or (816) 415-5977 for questions.