Entering the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Accelerated Track

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• 02/12/10 - The 2010-2011 BSN-AT tuition has been set.

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 Jewell 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.

Tuition and Fees

The 2010-2011 tuition and fees for the nursing accelerated track has been released. The program costs are as follows:

Summer 2010 Tuition & fees - $10,500

Fall 2010 Tuition & fees - $10,500

Spring 2011 Tuition & fees - $10,500

Total Program Tuition & fees - $31,500

Students will be billed prior to the start of each semester.

Loan Eligibility

The Federal Stafford loan may be available to students according to FAFSA submission to the College. A maximum of $2,750 Subsidized Stafford (based on demonstrated financial need) 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.

Stafford loan entrance counseling is required of all students electing to borrow the Federal Stafford Loan. This can be completed online at Mapping Your Future. Loan proceeds will not be disbursed to the College until the counseling session is complete.

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 for the Fall 2010 and Spring 2011 terms. Electronic filing of the FAFSA is available at www.fafsa.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 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.

Cost of Attendance 

The total cost of attending Jewell's BSN-AT program includes the tuition (listed above), books and supplies, living expenses, and maintenance expenses for the duration of the program. These expenses are not payable to the College and estimated below:

• Yearly Books & Supplies Expense (estimate) - $1,900
  • $800 estimated for summer
  • $550 estimated for fall and spring each
• Yearly Living Expense (estimate for personal room & board) - $9,720
  • $2,430 estimated for summer
  • $3,645 estimated for fall and spring each
• Yearly Maintenance Expense (estimate for personal & transportation) - $6,660
  • $1,980 estimated for summer
  • $2,340 esimtated for fall and spring each

Please contact Daniel Holt at holtd@william.jewell.edu or (816) 415-5977 for questions.