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2008-2009 Forms

The College of Nursing participates in numerous student financial aid programs coordinated by the Financial Aid Office. The major sources of financial aid for students are the state and federal governments. SUNY Upstate also offers financial aid programs sponsored by the State University of New York, and scholarships provided by individual donors and private organizations. Programs and eligibility guidelines are described in the Financial Aid Handbook.

Federal Aid Programs

  • College Work Study
  • Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students
  • Pell Grants
  • Perkins Loans
  • Stafford Loans
  • Supplemental Loans for Students
  • Supplemental Educational
  • Opportunity Grants
  • Graduate Nursing Traineeships

State Aid Programs

  • Aid for Part-Time Study
  • Educational Opportunity Program Grants
  • Regents Scholarships
  • Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)
  • Professional Service Scholarships

Applications for financial aid should be submitted no later than February 1.

Bachelor's Degree Students:

  • Federal Pell Grant
  • Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
  • New York State Tuition Assistance Program
  • New York State Aid for Part Time Study
  • New York State Regents Scholarships
  • Educational Opportunity Program
  • Empire State Minority Honors Scholarship
  • CHP and Nursing Alumni scholarships
  • Upstate Medical University Foundation Scholarships
  • Faculty Student Association Scholarships
  • State University Supplemental Tuition Assistance

Master's Degree Students

  • New York State Tuition Assistance Program
  • Federal Nursing Traineeships
  • Upstate Medical University Foundation Scholarships
  • Faculty Student Association Scholarships

For detailed information on eligibility, application procedures and other financial aid policies, or to request the Financial Aid Handbook, contact:

Financial Aid Office
SUNY Upstate Medical University
155 Elizabeth Blackwell Street
Syracuse, NY, 13210.

Phone: 315-464-4329
Fax: 315-464-8857
finaid@upstate.edu

NEF

Scholarship for Leadership

Scholarships available for Master's and Doctoral Level Study in Nursing

Awarded by Nurses' Educational Funds, Inc., the premier foundation supporting studets of graduate nursing education.

DEADLINE IS MARCH 1st !!!

For additional information or an application please contact website: www.n-e-f.org.
Email address: info@n-e-f.org

Nurses' Educational Funds, Inc.
304 Park Avenue South-11th Floor
New York, New York -10010
Phone: 212-590-2443
Fax: 212-590-2446

National Health Service Corps Scholarship

Program Provides
Payment of tuition and fees, books, supplies, and equipment for up to four years of education and a monthly stipend.
Qualifications
Must be a U.S. citizen and attending an accredited NP program.
Obligations
Must serve one year in health professional shortage area for each year of support.
Contact
http://nhsc.bhpr.hrsa.gov

DUE BY MARCH 25!

NHSC Scholarships
8201 Greensboro Drive, Suite 600
McLean, VA., 22102
Tel: 1-800-221-9393

Health Promotion/Disease Prevention Project

Program Provides
Experience providing health promotion/disease prevention to medically underserved rural and urban communities. Weekly stipends of $300 plus travel reimbursement.
Qualifications
Must be a graduate level NP student
Obligations
Six to eight week commitment.
Contact

American Medical Student Association
www.amsa.org
1890 Preston White Drive

Tel: 1-800-729-6429

DUE BY MARCH 1st!

Nursing Education Loan Repayment

Programs Provides
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is inviting applications to repay nursing education loans of NPs who serve in certain health profession shortage facilities. Funds available up to $50,000.
Obligations
A two year commitment in underserved area.
Contact
http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/nursing/
Loan Repayment Programs

Bureau of Primary Health Care
Health Resources and Services Administration
Tel: 1-877-464-4772
CallCenter@hrsa.gov

DUE BY MARCH

FinAid

http://www.finaid.org
Sponsored by the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA), this Web site contains a wealth of information on obtaining student financial assistance. The Web site also offers links to other resources that provide financial aid such as the U.S. Department of Education.

FastWEB

http://www.fastweb.com
Sponsored by American Express, this Web site offers nursing students the opportunity to access scholarships, loans, and grants from public and private resources. Nursing students can set up a mailbox and receive information that matches their qualifications.

CollegeNet

http://www.collegenet.com
Here, you'll find hotlinks to valuable sites that help you prepare for college. Jump to the Web's best resources for financial aid, test preparation, college sports and academics.

ScholarAID

http://www.scholaraid.org
The Student Advantage Scholarship Search is a database of over 2.5 million awards worth over $21.6 billion. But more importantly, their profile-driven search helps you find the aid best-tailored to you.

College Board

http://www.collegeboard.org
Collegeboard.com is affiliated with the College Board, a 100-year-old, not-for-profit membership association. The mission of the College Board is to prepare, inspire, and connect students to college and opportunity.

Scholarship Help

http://www.scholarshiphelp.org


Elvira Szgetti, Dean
Elvira Szigeti,
PhD, RN, Dean,
College of Nursing
CONTACT:
Office of Student Admissions
1215 Weiskotten Hall
SUNY Upstate Medical University
admiss@upstate.edu
315 464-4570 or 800 736-2171
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