MSN - Masters of Science in Nursing

FINANCIAL AID

Various sources for student support are available. Funds which are under the direct control of the College come from the College of Nursing, the Graduate College, and federally-supported training grants. Other student support may be available from project grants awarded to College of Nursing faculty members, from local agencies or other divisions of the university; and from serving as part-time instructors.

Graduate Assistantships
Research and teaching assistantships are available to graduate students on a competitive basis. A quarter-time assistantship requires approximately ten hours of time a week. Tuition and fees are reduced to resident rates. Appointments to assistantships are for a fixed period, either one semester or one academic year.

Scholarships and Loans
Scholarships are available through the College of Nursing. Nominations and applications are screened through the Scholastic and Scholarship Subcommittee.
Low interest loans are available to graduate and undergraduate students through the Office of Financial Aid.

Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP)
The NFLP is a loan cancellation program. To be eligible to apply for a NFLP loan you need to be a US citizen, full time student in good standing and plan to teach in a school of nursing. 

Graduate Opportunity Scholarship Program
This program was inaugurated in 1976-77 to support graduate students from differently advantaged backgrounds who show exceptional promise for success in graduate work. Nominations of newly applying students are made from the College of Nursing to the Graduate College. Support is given for one year only. Fellowships carry a stipend for the academic year plus tuition.

Presidential Graduate Fellowship Program
The fellowship provides financial support on a year-round basis for as many as four years if the student maintains an appropriate level of performance. All fellows will hold 12-month appointments and will receive tuition scholarships covering the academic year and summer sessions. If tuition rates are raised, the scholarships will cover the new amount. Fellows receive minimum stipends plus full tuition. Iowa Fellows will be selected by the Graduate College, with the nominations to be made by University departments beginning February 1.