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Academic Programs
Financial Assistance
There are many financial resources available to
assist both undergraduate and graduate students in fulfilling their
educational goals. Below are links to information in this area.
Nursing Scholarships
College
of Nursing Scholarships
Scholarships available to students enrolled in the college are awarded
on the basis of financial need and academic achievement. You may be
required to file the Free
Application for Federal Financial Aid first.
Southwestern Ohio Nurses Association (SONA)
Anna M. Drake Student Memorial Fund
A registered nurse student interested in completing the RN/BSN
track offered by the College may request a loan from this fund. A
SONA member must sponsor the student. Specific information may be
obtained by writing SONA, 2231 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45206
The University provides several options to students.
Student
Financial Aid Office
The Student Financial Aid Office is committed to making education
as affordable as possible. Every effort will be made to identify university,
federal and state resources to assist both undergraduate and graduate
students.
E-mail: financeaid@uc.edu
Phone: OneStop 513/556-1000
Fax: 513/556-9171
Cincinnatus
Scholarship Competition
Freshmen with exemplary high school academic records may be eligible
to compete in this competition. Information is available from the
Office of Admissions.
Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
This form is required for many of the financial aid programs.
Work-Study
This is a federal program that pays undergraduate and graduate students
to work in educational settings.
Graduate
Assistantships
These stipends usually requiring teaching or research responsibilities.
University
Graduate Scholarships
These scholarships pay tuition and some fees.
Nursing
Loans Program
The loan is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
and is available to students enrolled in the field of nursing. The
interest rate is 5% and repayment begins one year after leaving or
graduating from the College of Nursing. The loan is need based and
the Free Application
for Federal Financial Aid must also be submitted. Details are
available through the UC Office of Student Financial Aid.
The UC Alumni Association awards scholarships
to qualifying students. Check out the scholarships, details and application
forms at the Alumni
Association web site.
Other Resources
Discover
Nursing
Johnson & Johnson sponsored and maintained link that allows
you to search by state and program. Money for undergraduate and graduate
study are identified.
Nurse
Reinvestment Act of 2002 (http://www.bhpr.hrsa.gov/nursing/reinvestmentact.htm)
In response to the national nursing shortage, the Nurse Reinvestment
Act of 2002 was signed into law in August 2002. The amendment authorizes
new programs to increase the number of qualified nurses and the quality
of nursing services in the US. Programs provide grants, scholarships
and other aid to nurses and nursing students
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