FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

Financial assistance and scholarship opportunities are available to Second Degree Accelerated BSN (BSNExpress) students. In order to be considered for any Second Degree Accelerated BSN Program Scholarship, applicants must:

Maintain a 3.0 GPA in prerequisite courses.
Complete a scholarship application via the portal by
- 12/1 for the 14-Month BSNExpress Track
- 3/1 for the 23-Month BSNFlex Track
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) FAFSA® Application | Federal Student Aid The FAFSA is being revised for 2024-2025 and will not be available until December 2023.
All applicants will be notified by the end of February. Those who are scholarship recipients will see the scholarship reflected in the Financial Aid Package.

The Joanne and William Conway Scholarship Program
This prestigious scholarship is awarded to approximately 40 students annually. Click here for information and application details.

The Helene Fuld Health Trust Scholarship

This scholarship supports academically qualified students who are accepted to the program and have documented financial need.

The Miss Irene Scholarship Fund

This scholarship is named in memory of the late Irene Deluca, wife of John DeLuca '52 CLAS, who died after spending “eight years, two months and 22 days” in a nursing home. Funding supports academically qualified students who are accepted to the program and have documented financial need. Preference for this scholarship is for individuals with an interest in gerontology or who have worked in a gerontologic setting prior to enrollment. Please include this information in your written statement.

The Dr. Paula Michaud Endowed Scholarship Fund

This Fund was established by Dr. Hank Simms in memory of his late wife, Dr. Paula Michaud, who served as a faculty member at the Fitzpatrick College of Nursing. Funding supports academically qualified students who are accepted to the program and have documented financial need.

The War Heroes Nursing Scholarship Fund

This Fund provides non-tuition scholarships to academically talented students in any program in the Fitzpatrick College of Nursing. Strong preference will be given to students participating in NROTC and/or students who are active duty, reserve or veterans of any branch of the United States Armed Forces.

Scholarships may become available throughout the academic year. Students who meet the above requirements may be considered for these scholarship opportunities.