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Nursing degrees like other higher education programs are not cheap.

The average cost of a bachelor’s degree in nursing, depending on the school attended, is from about $20,000 to $150,000. It is not a requirement to have a typical four year bachelor’s degree to become a Registered Nurse (RN). An RN is person that has successfully completed an exam and is licensed by a state.

However, it today’s competitive job market, a four-year degree gives an RN a more competitive edge as well as the opportunity for future career advancement.

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Nursing Scholarship Program (NSP)

The agency of the Federal government specifically responsible for granting nursing education scholarships is the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHH), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). HSRA provides the Nursing Scholarship Program (NSP) for students that are attending schools of nursing. The scholarship includes money for tuition, fees, other reasonable costs, and even a monthly support stipend in return for 2 years of full-time clinical service at a health care facility that has a critical shortage of nurses in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam, the Northern Marianas, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Republic of Palau, the Marshall Islands, or the Federated States of Micronesia. The HSRA cautions that individuals that are certain of their ability to provide nursing for individuals at health care facilities with a critical shortage of nurses should not participate in this program.

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National Health Service Corps Scholarship

Like the NSP, HRSA’s National Health Service Corp (NHSC) also offers a similar scholarship for undergraduates pursuing a graduate degree in nursing.

Specifically the NHSC scholarship is for individuals seeking a master’s degree or post-mater’s certificate as a Family Nurse Practitioner or Certified Nurse-Midwife.

The scholarship also provides for tuition, fees, other costs and a monthly stipend of $1,269 per month in return for a year for year match up of service at an approved site located in area that is in high-need of health care professionals. In addition, NHSC helps grantees select an approved service site and finances travel to and from interviews.

Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students

HRSA also provides a scholarship opportunity for disadvantaged students attending accredited schools of nursing. The educational goal to be eligible for this scholarship is an associate, diploma, baccalaureate or graduate degree. The HRSA defines a “disadvantaged background” as an environment that inhibits the individual’s knowledge, skill, and abilities required to enroll in and graduate from a health professions school or from a family with a low level income.

Non-Specific Federal Government Help

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Other Federal government scholarships may also be available for nursing candidates, although they may not be nursing specific. All candidates seeking financial aid are required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This will help determine their eligibility for other Federal aid.

The Federal Pell Grant is awarded based on financial need, full or part-time status and the number of years a student plans to attend school. The amount of the grant will differ from student to student.

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Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

This is another undergraduate grant that is given to students with exceptional financial need. Award amounts range from $100 to about $4,000 where the Federal government provides up to 75% of the money and the undergraduate’s school supplies the rest.

Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)

An ACG provides for up to $750 for the first academic year and $1,300 for the second academic year. The grant, when combined with the Federal Pell Grant, cannot exceed the student’s total cost of attendance. Candidates must be a Federal Pell Grant recipient and have completed rigorous secondary education programs with excellent grades.

Additional Federal Financial Aid Sources

In addition to Federal scholarships the Federal government also has other financial aid programs for students seeking a degree/career in nursing. For example, the Nursing Student Loan Program is available for students based on financial need and currently offers loans at a low rate of 5% interest and becomes payable nine months after graduation. The Federal Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program repays up to 60% of the cost of education for a Registered Nurse in return for 2 years of service at a critical shortage health care facility.

Contact your high school guidance counselor or your college/university financial aid officer for more information and application requirements.

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I am interested in free grant money to continue my nursing education I am presently in a LPN program that I am seeking help to pay for and I am seeking money to conitinue on for my RN degree. I am Asian and a single parent. Please guide me in the right direction

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I lived in Orlando, Florida for many years and would like to return there (from Houston, TX) with my family to live near my extended family and work in nursing teaching and administration as a BRN, continuing with a masters while I pay off my student loan debts. I am applying to Remington School of Nursing for the Accelerated BSN program. I have all qualifications required for admissions in the Spring, 2011, beginning January, 2011. My GPA is 3.77, with former academic honors and volunteer work in a hospital.

I graduated with my BSM (business management) two weeks ago and I’m now beginning in my 6 month grace period. Accellerated BSN programs do not allow you to work while in school. I must borrow an additional $42,000 to complete my BRN degree. This will cover my tuition and rent. I can pay for my own transportation, supplies, and food during this year. The school claims to have a 100% pass rate.

My current loans I believe total about $105,000. My husband Robert and I are very happily married for 10 years now and he is extremely supportive, financially and emotionally. I do not need to spend any of my future income on anything other than paying off my student loans. My income will be 100% disposable and I will be able to pay a $150,000 total debt within 5-7 years easily (median BRNs average over $60,000 per year). My health is very good (I work out at the gym several times a week) and my family is willing to reloate after I graduate and remain in the area to work. My husband’s job is relocatable to Orlando (high seniority Union member of United Airlines with special training of value to the company).

How can I obtain the funds I need? Remington SON states that FAFSA will only pay half $18,000 of the cost of their program. I must begin attendance within my grace period or my loans will require me to work. I’m eager to work, but this will disqualify me admission into any BRN program available.

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I am interested in any available scholarships or grants to help cover the cost of nursing school. I have just started an accelerated, 2nd bachelor’s degree undergraduate nursing program in Indiana. I have several student loans to pay off from Physical therapy school, which I was not able to finish due to a severe illness I suffered at the beginning of the year that accrued more hospital and treatment bills. Any aid would be greatly appreciated!

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I am interested and highly motivated to continue my nursing education.I am a associate degree R.N and would like financial help to pursue a bachelor degree,then a master degree. I have been a practicing R.N since 1979. I am certified in psychiatric nursing presently. I would like to know how i can apply and qualify for any available grant”s . thanks laura wright 757 5806433

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I am interested and highly motivated to continue my education and receive an Associates Degree R.N., and pursue on to the Bachelor or Master’s Degree. I am a CNA currently an djust got accepted into Nursing School. I am a wife, mother,and devoted to do whatever it takes to succeed and be the best Nurse that I can be. I would like to know how I can apply and if I qualify for any grants or scholarships. I would greatly appreciate it. Rebecca McBride

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I have just made the decision to become a nurse, and have signed up for the nursing program at my local community college. I have an A.A. in Humanities and Social Sciences, and since I returned to NJ this past spring, also was recertified as an EMT-B. I have been out of work since October, 2009 and was hoping to obtain employment once I moved back from NJ, but so far, nothing. I thought about becoming a nurse many times over the past several years, but am finally committed to doing so, especially because of there being so many opportunities for employment. I have always enjoyed being an EMT and volunteering on a first squad, so being an R.N. would definitely be an accomplishment for me, and I can continue to help people. I would like to have financial help in order to be able to obtain my goal. I do already have loans that are not yet paid off (about $15,000) from my AA degree. I was hoping to get a decent enough job when I returned to NJ to start paying them off, but as i said before, nothing has opened up for me, even with the degree, the EMT-B certification, and a certificate of Office Automation from Lincoln Tech (Formally Cittone Business School). I would greatly appreciate any information that you could send my way, in order to help me achieve my goal in becoming an R.N. My age is 45yrs, my GPA is 3.53, and I am a member of Phi Theta Kappa, with Distinction because of my grades. I am a very hard worker, and will succeed in this endeavor to become an R.N. I thank you in advance for the help and/or information that you will provide.

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i am interested to take course in nursing and a degree. presently am a cybercafe attendant and receptionist but my dream is to be a nurse. i would like to confirm from you if i qualify to get the grants. thanks in advance. 254700855970

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Hello, I am a single parent who is interested in a career in healthcare. I am seeking grants that can assist me, I know I will have to get some loans but what I am trying to find out is are there grants for african american single mothers who are newly divorced and trying to re-enter the work world? If you know any programs please let me know my email is [email protected]

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I was laid off in March 2009 from my job of 20 years. Nursing was my original goal when I graduated from high school, however, life has happened. Now, I am a hispanic single parent who was accepted into an ADN program and don’t want to give up the dream because of financial challenges. I am seeking scholarships and programs to help me along the way towards my goal. Thank you.

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Hello, I am a nursing student in Florida currently seeking my AA degree in order to transfer for my BSN. I am halfway through my AA requirements. For the past year and a half I have been working full time to pay for the classes that I attend part time. I am leaving my full time job at the end of this year (2011) in order to go to school full time. I plan to go into the field of palliative nursing, and would like to know of any specialized scholarships available for end of life care specifically. I am a member of Phi Theta Kappa, and I have a 4.0 GPA. I have submitted applications for volunteer work at area hospices and am awaiting their reply. It seems that a merit scholarship would be the way to go as my work history disqualifies me for Pell.

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I am mother five interested in free grants and repayment loans to help me finance my education in nursing classes are starting now so I have to wait until next fall to attend nursing, yet willto work for hospital for 2 yrs if they fund my school. I have, 15 years experience as a CNA willing to work. I can be reach at [email protected] or 773 507-9079

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Hi am a Kenyan Male RN diploma holder currently working at a rural health facility. Am seeking grants to pursue a degree in Nursing. My email contact is [email protected] . Thanks.

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I am a 48 y.o LPN, and have been steadily working as an LPN for 16 years. My children are grown and in college, and moved out. I am looking for assistance with tuition to attend an LPN to RN bridge program at a local nursing school to obtain my Associates degree. I work full time, and don’t mind taking on some loans, but would like to see if I qualify for any grants to further my education. After I complete the Associates program, I then plan on doing the RN to BSN on line. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

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please i want to have the details, i have stayed 3yrs at home since i finished Secondary School because of lack of sponsor/fund. please am desperate in need of ur help. if it is real scholarship.

i need a sponsor. i have stayed at home for 3yrs since i finished secondary school because i chose to be a RN. please i need details on how i can make it. i have no alternative than to become a future nurse. pls am waiting.

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Hi….my name is Alma I will be starting the Nursing Program at Pima Community College in January. I need help paying for my first semester classes! I MUST submit a “paid fees” receipt to the Nursing Dept by December 12, 2011. Is there anyway I can get financial help in such a short amount of time? I have applied for all the finacial aid (i.e. grants, loans) I can, I’m running out of time, and I am stressing! Is there anything out there that I can quilify and apply for? Maybe even emergency funds?

Any information would be greatly appreciaged.

Regards, Alma

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Hi everybody! I live in Chicago. i was accepted to Accelerated Nursing ABSN program in Loyola…which starts on January..my GPA is 3.7 . Please, if anybody knows anyways for help to pay the tuition,which is very high 42.000…may be scholorships..or organizations…i am new in this country…please anybody who can help me in any advice…1347 666 1637.

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hello I am an LPN and is taking prerequisites to get in to the BSN program.I live in MD and will like to know if I’ll qualify for any grants to further my education.Thank you

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I have my associates degree in Health Science currently working on my BSN degree. I have had many hurdles and would love to find funding towards my education… the bill keeps adding up! I hope to hear from you!!

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I’m a nursing student; I’m seeking scholarship to enable me to continue with my classes please advice.

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I am a mother of 2 young boys and for the past 6 years have been employed as a juvenile probation officer in NJ. I love the law and I love working with the public and helping others. I’ve too have recently decided to pursue a nuring career. I’ve applied to a few nursing programs and I’m waiting for the first to open up. I’m looking forward to getting accepted into Thomas Edison University’s accelerated 2nd degree nursing program. I have my bachelors degree in liberal studies from thomas edison. My dilemma is the funding for school. I’m very interested in getting some information on Nursing scholarship programs thru the federal government. I definitely need the assistance to pay for a nursing program and I do not mind working 2 years in a facility the need critical care nurses. Please help any information you can provide will be greatly appreciated

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I am a mom of 2 young kids of the age of 2 years and 4 years. I have been looking for grants and scholarships so I can attend nursing school. I am currently in school right now and just completed all my preq for the nursing program. I am currently applying at this time and I hope to get accepted to at least one school. I have no idea where the money will come in handy. Nursing was what I always wanted to do . But now I will make an effort to see if I can accomplished my goals. With your support financially, it will make things easier for myself and family. Since I already attain a degree, I am not qualified for financial aid. I love nursing and it was always my passion to help the sick and care for others. With any help I will greatly be appreciated.

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I am a nigerian,living in lagos,I have a degree in Human Physiology with a CGPA of 3.17.I would like to study a second degree nursing in any of the colleges in USA, because of my love for public health.I need a grant to achieve this dream.Thank you.

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Hi1 I am a kenyan lady aged 28 years. I am a Kenya Registered community health nurse/ critical care trained. I would like to pursue my degree in nursing and would like to know more about scholarships. Thnk you.

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I am a nursing student from the Philippines and I am currently seeking a scholarship abroad so that I could continue my studies. Any information will be greatly appreciated.

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i have foregn associote degree in natural science and i was a teacher.I am also certified medical assisstant in U.S.A.I am very interested to continue a nursing program.But i am alone foregner and i am paying for the CMA.Considering my situation I am definitly requesting for assistance

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I just got accepted to Herzing University’s new program in Atlanta and it’s expensive. It’s for a BSN. I have a degree already and my federal loans are ending soon. Please direct me as to how I can get more funds, scholarships or grants, to help fund me. Thank you.

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I have a diploma in science laboratory technology [ND]. Am a Nigerian who resides in Lagos,i am currently seeking for grant and scholarship abroad on nursing to continue my career.any information will be gratefully appreciated.Thanks

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Hello, I m from India, would like to inquire about the nursing scholarship for post graduate program. I have completed my graduation in nursing from India. Kindly guide me for further study and scholarship program at US.Thank you.

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I am currently an RN student. I need guidance to getting grants ASAP. My school is requiring a payment of $1500 by January 1st, or they said I will not be able to continue to enroll in classes. My graduation date is in June 2013. I am so close, please help me!

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I AM CURRENTLY AN RN AND DREAMING TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL TO GET A NURSE PRACTITIONER CERTIFICATE. I WILL LIKE TO GET SOME INFORMATION ON HOW I CAN GET SOME FUNDS TO SPONORS MY EDUCATION. PLEASE HELP ME.

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I m from nepal …i would like to inquire about the nursing scholarship for bacholar nursing. i have completed my pcl nursing from nepal and i have got 3years experince in hospital.so kindly guide me for futher study and scholarship program at USA. THANK YOU………

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hi,am from kenya and i completed my nursing diploma this year january…. i want so much to continue with my bachelors and my parents are not able….am looking for a scholarship. please assist me….i will highly appreciate your concern.Thanks in advance.

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I finished my didactic classes in graduate school for a double masters degree in nursing administration and healthcare administration . I ran out of funding and the school had no financial support for me as a nursing student in administration. I would like to finish my studies because I have plans for the knowledge and understanding I have accumulated. Can you help me accomplish my goals. I just need financing help. Evelyn Harris AADN , BSN, Graduate student.

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HHS Invests $13 Million to Grow and Strengthen the Nursing Workforce

Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), awarded $13 million to bolster nursing education and training to grow the nursing workforce and improve access to nursing education. Today’s awards are part of a series of Biden-Harris Administration investments across HHS and the Department of Labor to support pathways into good-quality nursing jobs. Investing in the nursing workforce pipeline is a key pillar of President Biden’s action plan to improve the safety and quality of care in the nation’s nursing homes.

“Nurses are an essential part of our nation’s health care system,” said HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra. “We are committed to growing the next generation of nurses and ensuring the education and training they receive prepares them to provide high-quality culturally competent care. Supporting nurses and other frontline health professionals providing care in our communities is critical to improving our nation’s health and wellbeing.”

“Nurses have been true heroes throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond, delivering lifesaving care on the frontlines despite unprecedented challenges,” said HRSA Administrator Carole Johnson. “Today’s announcement is part of HRSA’s commitment to strengthening nursing training and education and growing the next generation of the nursing workforce.”

One significant factor constraining admissions to nursing schools is the limited availability of nursing preceptors (experienced licensed clinicians who supervise nursing students during their clinical rotations). Nursing preceptors are a critical bridge between training and practice, providing direct instruction to nursing students in the clinical setting. Without sufficient preceptors, nursing schools cannot admit as many students, new students are delayed in starting their clinical rotations, and prospective nursing students may be stymied and choose other career paths. 

Today’s investment works to reverse this trend. HRSA is awarding over $8.4 million to 10 awardees through the Clinical Faculty and Preceptor Academies Program . These awards will support partnerships among academics, clinicians, and the community designed to support clinical nursing faculty and preceptors, which will help increase the capacity of program to train more nurses.

HRSA is also awarding $4.75 million to 14 awardees through the Registered Nurse Training Program to increase the number of nursing students trained in acute care settings. This program aims to improve health outcomes and health equity by strengthening the capacity and skillset of undergraduate student nurses prepared to provide high quality culturally sensitive care in underserved communities.

The ongoing COVID pandemic has further highlighted the need for a well-trained and culturally competent nursing workforce. Registered Nurse Training Program awardees will address this need through innovative nursing education models with a strong focus on nursing needs in acute care. These models will prepare nursing students to practice collaborative interprofessional team-based care in acute care settings, identify and understand the social determinates of health present in underserved communities, and address complex care needs of populations at highest risk for health disparities.

See a list of award recipients here:

  • Clinical Faculty and Preceptor Academies Program: https://bhw.hrsa.gov/funding/nepqr-clinical-faculty-preceptor-academies-fy2022-awards
  • Registered Nurse Training Program: https://bhw.hrsa.gov/funding/nepqr-registered-nurse-training-program-fy2022-awards

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US Department of Labor awards $78M for nursing programs to strengthen, diversify workforce to fill quality jobs in 17 states

WASHINGTON – As the nation honors their dedication and sacrifice during National Nurses Week, the U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of more than $78 million in grants to support workforce training programs in 17 states and address staffing challenges nursing professionals face in the care economy.

The American Association of Colleges of Nursing reports that nurses make up the largest segment of U.S. healthcare professionals, with nearly 4.2 million registered nurses among them. Despite these numbers, the profession faces significant staffing challenges as the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects an average of 203,200 openings for registered nurses each year through 2031.

Research also shows that adequate staffing is important to outcomes for nurses and patients and is essential to maintaining and improving the nation’s healthcare system.

To help address these workforce challenges, the department’s Employment and Training Administration will award funding through the Nursing Expansion Grant Program to 25 public-private partnerships in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Texas and Wisconsin.

The grants will support innovative partnerships and strategies that expand and diversify America’s pipeline of qualified nursing professionals. Specifically, these grants will increase the number of nursing instructors and educators. They will also support the creation of equitable opportunities for frontline healthcare professionals to advance on a career pathway, and better meet our nation’s need for critical care today and for years to come.

“The grants we’re awarding today recognize the burden so many nurses have shouldered for too long by supporting programs to expand and diversify the workforce,” said Acting Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training Brent Parton. “These investments will also help to ensure the nation’s well-being and continue to strengthen our care economy using proven practices and strategies.”

The funding will help grant recipients improve diversity in the healthcare workforce and address the health equity gap in America’s underserved communities by embedding diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility strategies into their programs. By doing so, the programs will ensure people from historically marginalized and underrepresented communities have pathways to good jobs and careers in nursing.

A list of the Nursing Expansion Grant Program recipients follows this release.

Tuscaloosa

AL

$3,543,416

Alaska Pacific University

Anchorage

AK

$2,999,913

Yavapai County Community College District

Prescott

AZ

$1,124,821

Arizona State University

Tempe

AZ

$5,475,660

The Regents of the University of California (Davis)

Davis

CA

$5,999,908

Asian American Drug Abuse Program Inc.

Los Angeles

CA

$3,000,000

Riverside Community College District/Riverside City College

Riverside

CA

$2,681,768

The WorkPlace

Bridgeport

CT

$2,997,368

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale

FL

$3,000,000

Spalding University Inc.

Louisville

KY

$2,371,023

Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions

Charlestown

MA

$5,885,354

Montana State University Billings

Billings

MT

$1,948,894

Community Health Care Center Inc.

Great Falls

MT

$3,000,000

Elliot Hospital

Manchester

NH

$3,000,000

Atlantic Health System Inc.

Morristown

NJ

$2,785,263

Thomas Edison State University

Trenton

NJ

$2,761,271

Northwell Health Inc.

New Hyde Park

NY

$2,999,890

Healthcare Industry Grant Corp.

New York

NY

$3,000,000

University of Jamestown

Jamestown

ND

$2,329,543

Cuyahoga Community College District

Cleveland

OH

$2,999,813

Sanford Health

Sioux Falls

SD

$2,954,400

University of South Dakota

Vermillion

SD

$3,000,000

Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement

Mercedes

TX

$3,000,000

Employ Milwaukee Inc.

Milwaukee

WI

$3,000,000

Forward Careers Inc.

Waukesha

WI

$2,482,195

 

 

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Governments are making nursing degrees cheaper or ‘free’ – these plans are not going to help attract more students

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Australian politicians like the idea that cheap nursing courses can increase the number of nurses, one of Australia’s most in-demand occupations over the next five years .

As of 2021, the previous federal government cut nursing student contributions by 40% to just under A$4,000 a year . The Victorian government is going a step further, temporarily covering tuition costs for nursing and midwifery undergraduate degrees. As Premier Daniel Andrews describes the move, it is part of “building an army of homegrown health workers to care for Victorians”.

Neither policy is likely to have much impact on the numbers of students who start nursing courses. But if redesigned as a cash payment, the Victorian policy would make it easier for nursing students to complete their courses.

The Victorian government policy on nursing and midwifery courses

The Victorian government policy will apply to students beginning undergraduate nursing and midwifery courses in 2023 and 2024.

These students will still have to pay, or defer under the HELP loan scheme , some student contributions while they study. The Victorian government will pay $9,000 while the student is enrolled, $3,000 less than the $12,000 total course cost for a three year nursing degree.

Nursing and midwifery graduates who work in the Victorian public health sector for two years after finishing their course will receive an additional $7,500. This could clear their remaining HELP debt.

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Nursing degree fees are not an obstacle

Thanks to the HELP loan scheme, tuition fees are not a major obstacle to domestic students signing up to higher education.

HELP repayments should be considered in educational decision-making, but in the context of the financial benefits of a degree. It is important to note HELP loans are only repaid on annual earnings above $48,361 .

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews (centre) greets a healthcare worker on Tuesday, during a visit with NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet.

Using Census 2016 data, the Grattan Institute calculated a female nursing graduate with mid-range income earned about $650,000 more over her career, after tax, than a woman who finished her education at Year 12.

While other careers are more lucrative than nursing, reducing nursing student contributions to zero cannot make a significant financial difference to the choice between nursing and other courses. It will save nursing graduates about $12,000 – equivalent to two or three months difference in the length of a working life – not the difference in lifetime earnings between occupations.

Living expenses

Although student contributions can be deferred with a HELP loan, most students fund their own living expenses. Student income support payments are low and, apart from a COVID-related spike , the number of students receiving them has trended down .

To finance themselves while studying, most full-time tertiary students – about 70% in recent months – have paid jobs. According to the higher education Student Experience Survey released last week , 37% of students say paid work interferes with their studies.

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For nursing students, clinical training requirements create additional living expense issues. They must undertake at least 800 hours of supervised activity in a hospital or another clinical setting.

Clinical training may take place at a location far from the student’s home. Nursing students have often reported this as an issue , as they may not be able to do their normal paid work and they incur additional travel costs .

Scholarships paid in cash would help most

The Victorian government announcement refers directly to tuition costs. But some of it will be paid in cash, as the total value is $16,500 for students who complete their nursing degrees and then spend two years working in the Victorian public sector.

This exceeds the cost of a three-year nursing degree by several thousand dollars.

Either way, a nursing graduate who meets all the program conditions will be $16,500 better off. The timing of this financial benefit is the only difference between paying student contributions and giving the student cash.

Read more: The physio will see you now. Why health workers need to broaden their roles to fix the workforce crisis

If the student has all or most of their student contributions paid while studying the cash benefit comes after graduation in early career, through reduced HELP repayments. This benefits them when their annual income already exceeds $48,361.

If the student is paid while studying, it delivers cash when their income is much lower. Nursing and midwifery students could use their cash scholarship to help manage the cost of clinical training. It could also reduce the number of students who drop out because they cannot afford to keep studying, or who study part-time to fit in with paid work, delaying course completion and the start of their nursing career.

Can the Victorian scheme increase nursing commencements?

If paid in cash, the Victorian nursing and midwifery financial assistance could improve course completion times and rates. But it won’t increase the number of people commencing nursing and midwifery courses.

Demand for nursing courses already exceeds the supply of student places . Universities face two constraints on increasing the number of nursing students – limited capacity for clinical training and the total funding per student they receive, including both Commonwealth and student contributions.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers speaks to a nursing teacher and student at Griffith University.

Ensuring all students can complete the clinical training component of their course is a major practical issue for nursing faculties. In response to the Victorian government announcement, the head of nursing at the Australian Catholic University said they could take another 100 students at their Ballarat campus if professional experience placements were available.

Nursing schools are looking for ways to expand , but for a stretched health system, taking on more students creates additional work before it leads to additional workers.

Another problem for universities is that as part of its Job-ready Graduates policy , the Morrison government cut total funding per nursing student place by 8%.

The new funding rate was based on estimated average teaching and scholarship costs of nursing, but created problems for universities with above-average costs and reduced financial incentives for all universities to enrol more nursing students. The current government is reviewing Job-ready Graduates, but no quick financial fix is likely.

Solving the right problems

For high-profile occupations like nursing, student demand usually mirrors the labour market. COVID-19 increased the need for nurses and demand for nursing courses spiked .

For the higher education system to meet workforce needs, the issues are more often the supply of student places than the demand for them, and course completions rather than commencements.

More clinical placement capacity and scholarships aimed at living expenses should be favoured over cutting student course costs.

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The U-M School of Nursing participates in several state and federal programs aimed at ensuring qualified students are not denied the pursuit of a nursing career due to the lack of financial resources, while also increasing the number of nurse educators and alleviating the shortage of nursing personnel. Below is more information on these programs.

National Institute of Nursing Research

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The National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) , part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is the federal government’s primary agency for supporting nursing research. NINR supports and conducts clinical and basic research and research training on acute and chronic illness across the life span; the focus of this research is health promotion, disease prevention, symptoms management, self-management, and care at the end of life.

In providing this funding, NINR aims to fulfill two primary objectives: first, to address the critical shortage in nursing faculty; and second to develop workforce-prepared nursing researchers, ready accept leadership roles related to the nation’s biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research agenda. For the U-M School of Nursing, such supervised pre-doctoral research training opportunities have been of utmost importance to our students as well as to the advancement of nursing science.

Ruth L. Kirschstein Institutional Research Training Grant (T32)

Awarded directly to institutions that have high-quality research programs in areas that have a significant impact on the health-related research needs of the nation.

Individual Predoctoral Fellow National Research Service Award (NRSA)

Awarded directly to individual predoctoral fellows. Both funding opportunities provide tuition/fees assistance, a stipend, health insurance benefits, and coverage of other training related expenses.

For more information regarding the Institutional Training Grant (T32) and the individual NRSA pre-doctoral fellow research training grant program, please contact the Ph.D Program Office .

Nurse Faculty Loan program

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A shortage in nursing faculty has greatly hindered efforts at increasing the number of nurse practitioners nationally. The Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP) is a federally-sponsored initiative that seeks to recruit graduates from advanced nursing education programs into teaching positions across the nation. The program provides participating schools the ability to make loans to students who are enrolled full-time or part-time in masters and doctoral nursing programs and intend to seek faculty positions after graduation. Students are required to complete education components designed to enhance competencies in teaching and learning skills with a particular focus on nursing education in addition to the typical course load for the student’s advanced degree. All requirements are monitored by the Office of Practice and Professional Graduate Studies and must be met by graduation.

Students may request up to $40,000 per academic year. The funds provided by this federal program must be used to cover the cost of tuition, fees, books, lab expenses, and other reasonable education expenses. The NFLP is a direct loan program with a cancellation provision for recipients of the loan. Students may be eligible to have up to 85% of this loan forgiven if they serve as a full-time nurse faculty for a consecutive four-year period at a school of nursing following graduation. If the borrower is unable to secure a full-time faculty position at a school of nursing within 12 months following graduation, the NFLP loan reverts to an interest-bearing loan with a 10-year repayment schedule.

Students must apply prior to the beginning of each term to receive NFLP funding. The UMSN Financial Aid Office will also send an email to all UMSN graduate students once the application for each term becomes available.

Please see below for additional information about the application process, as well as deadlines to apply for the following terms:

Spring/Summer 2024 Term:  The application is now open. Please apply through the following link:  Spring/Summer 2024 Term - Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP) On-Line Application .

Fall 2024 Term:  The application is not currently available.

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For additional sources of financial aid available to health professions students and practitioners, visit the HRSA website .

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Are you interested in nursing school but worried about paying for your nursing degree? You’re not alone. Recent NerdWallet statistics indicate that nursing students graduate with an average debt of nearly $20,000 with some reaching more than $47,000.

But there is good news: Numerous resources to help you pay for nursing school exist. There are private and government-funded nursing scholarships and grants , work-study programs, and loans.

For instance, federal loan repayment programs can also help you repay tuition and costs, often in exchange for serving in a particular role or community. Private employers may also be willing to help you repay your school debt if you agree to work for them for a period of time.

Let’s look at some of the ways you can pay for your nursing degree.

Types of Financial Aid for Nursing Students

Financial aid for nursing programs comes in many different forms. You should understand how each method functions, along with application requirements. Nursing programs typically last 1-5 years, and tuition can vary based on school type, available funding, and length.

Students seeking need-based funding often gravitate toward grants, while those with academic merit may qualify for more scholarships. You should research each type of funding to streamline the application process.

Creating a nursing school personal budget can also help you see how far your money will take you while in school.

Grants for Nursing Students

Grants provide a great option for students with limited financial resources. Many grants offer need-based funding. Other qualification factors may include location, degree type, and GPA.

Grants offer an attractive option since they do not require repayment, so long as students stick to the terms of funding.

Scholarships for Nursing Students

Many nursing scholarships, including those for master of science in nursing scholarship programs , nursing scholarships for men , or scholarships for minority populations , award funding to learners with exceptional academic records. These awards tend to be competitive and call on applicants to stand out from the crowd.

Application requirements vary but usually include academic records, an essay, and reference letters. Like grants, students do not need to repay nursing scholarships if they meet all requirements.

Work-Study Programs for Nursing Students

Work-study programs allow students who qualify for federal funding to work part time at their school or a local community organization in exchange for payment. Students can apply to the work-study office at their school, which matches them with roles that fit their schedules.

Recipients can apply these funds directly to educational costs or use them for living costs.

Loans for Nursing Students

Loans come from private and public sources, but students most commonly receive this type of funding from the federal government.

As part of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application, enrollees qualify for many government-backed loan options. Students must demonstrate need through financial records and request an amount that will cover educational and related costs.

Loans vary from other financial aid options by requiring repayment.

Scholarships, grants, and loans can come from different sources. For instance, many private foundations, professional associations, and higher education institutions provide scholarships. Grants can come from all levels of the government, along with colleges and universities.

Each funding source may set different rules regarding use and repayment. Private loans typically have more conditions than those backed by the government, while government grants may have more requirements than those provided by foundations.

The next section considers the differences among types of loans.

Students can pursue loans in several different forms. They need to decide which type of loan to pursue based on available interest rates, overall loan amount, and repayment options.

Nursing candidates with no credit or bad credit usually must apply for federal student loans, as private companies would likely not approve them. A learner who has already maxed out their federal student loans may decide to pursue a private option to receive enough funding to make it through graduation.

Understanding the key differences among loan types can help borrowers avoid costly mistakes and student loan forgiveness scams.

The following two sections break down common types of student loans.

Federal Loans Versus Private Loans

Students most commonly apply for private and federal nursing student loans . Federal loans come directly from the government. Private options may come from lenders, such as credit unions, banks, or schools. The U.S. Department of Education (ED) states that students should always consider federal loans as their first option.

ED provides federal student loans with fixed interest rates. These rates often sit lower than private loans and far lower than credit card rates. The federal government also provides student loan forgiveness for nurses in some cases, such as through the Nurse Corps Loan Repayment program. These students must agree to work in a public service role in a high-need area for a set amount of time after graduating.

Learners often prefer federal loans, which do not require repayment until after they leave school, offer deferment and forbearance, and sometimes feature subsidized interest rates during enrollment. Private loans typically offer none of these services.

Students apply for federal loans through FAFSA. If a learner decides to pursue a private loan, they should seek opportunities with the lowest interest rates, fair repayment terms, and helpful services like automatic payment discounts or great customer service.

Unlike federal loans, private loan applications require a credit check. Those with bad credit or no credit may not qualify. To apply, contact a local bank or credit union.

Subsidized Loans Versus Unsubsidized Loans

ED offers subsidized and unsubsidized nursing student loans . Subsidized loans support undergraduate students who can prove financial need. As long as they are enrolled at least part time in higher education, the government pays the accumulating interest on the loan. Recipients become responsible for paying interest after leaving school or graduating.

Unsubsidized loans, available to undergraduates and graduates, do not require evidence of financial need. Interest on the loan amount accumulates during a student’s time in school and becomes their responsibility whenever they leave or graduate school.

In this case, your school determines the amount of money you can borrow. The institution bases this number on the nursing program’s cost and the amount of funding you have already received.

These loans do not require credit score minimums. Students learn of their eligibility through the FAFSA process and should work with the financial aid office at their school for additional help.

Government Assistance Programs for Nurses

Government assistance programs that help pay for nursing school include those funded by the U.S. Army, Department of Health and Human Services, and Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). These scholarships offer full or partial funding for students willing to commit to serving as Army nurses or at facilities located in areas with shortages of primary care or mental health professionals.

Nurse Corps

The HRSA offers scholarships through its Nurse Corps program in exchange for two-years’ minimum service at a critical shortage facility in a health professional shortage area after graduation. Awards cover tuition, eligible fees, and reasonable costs for books and materials. Recipients also receive a monthly stipend.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents enrolled in an accredited nursing diploma or degree program.

Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students

The benefits department supports nursing schools with scholarship funding for students in need. Nursing program applicants or enrollees apply through their school’s financial aid office.

Eligible students must be U.S. nationals, citizens, or permanent residents, enrolled in nursing degree programs, and considered low or very low income. Funding can be used for tuition, school expenses, housing, and subsistence — but not childcare.

Army Nurse Corps

The U.S. Army’s Health Profession Scholarship program, which includes nursing students, pays for four years of tuition, books and equipment, and school fees. It also provides a monthly stipend, food and housing allowance, and a $20,000 sign-on bonus with officer’s-level pay during school breaks.

In return, scholarship recipients commit to serving in the Army Nurse Corps in critical care, emergency trauma, gynecology/obstetrics, mental health, or perioperative nursing. Applicants must have active duty status, qualification as a commissioned officer, and full-time nursing school enrollment.

Loan Repayment for Nursing Graduates

Like scholarship programs, federal loan repayment programs require a postgraduation service commitment. Recipients teach future nurses, conduct research, and work in understaffed areas and facilities in exchange for loan repayment funds.

Most repayment programs require a two-year service contract.

Faculty Loan Repayment

Health professionals, including registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses, can apply for HRSA’s Faculty Loan Repayment Program. Funding requires coming from a disadvantaged background, a nursing degree or diploma, and a two-year agreement to serve on the faculty of a nursing school.

The program offers up to $40,000 of loan repayment assistance, plus funding to offset the taxes.

NURSE Corps Loan Repayment Program

HRSA’s Nurse Corps Repayment Program pays 60% of the education debt owed by eligible registered nurses, advanced practice registered nurses, and nurse faculty. To qualify, nurses must spend two years working at a critical shortage facility, an area that needs primary care providers or mental health professionals. They can also work at an eligible nursing school.

A third year of service awards an additional 25% repayment.

National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program

The National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program, administered through HRSA, provides loan repayment to licensed primary care clinicians in eligible disciplines, including nurse practitioners and certified nurse midwives. Awardees commit to working for two years in a health professional shortage area and receive up to $50,000 for full-time service and $25,000 for half time.

Loan repayment eligibility requires U.S. citizenship or nationality; caring for Medicare, Medicaid, and state children’s health insurance patients; and completion of training and licensure.

National Institutes of Health Loan Repayment Programs

National Institutes of Health (NIH) Loan Repayment Programs aim to recruit and retain qualified health researchers, including nursing doctoral degree-holders, while easing the costs of advanced education and training.

The program repays up to $50,000 in educational debt for NIH and non-NIH clinical researchers, along with pediatric, health disparities, and emerging areas critical to human health.

NIH requires a two-year research commitment.

Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program

The federal Indian Health Service repays up to $40,000 of health professionals’ education loans in exchange for a two-year commitment of full-time work at an American Indian or Alaska Native healthcare facility identified as needing staff.

The program does not require membership in federally recognized tribes but does give members priority consideration. Applicants submit college transcripts, current licensure, employment verification, and loan documentation.

Nursing Tuition Reimbursement From Employers

Some nursing jobs can help cover education costs , such as tuition or continuing education courses, in exchange for a commitment to work there for a set amount of time. The federal tax code allows employers to offer up to $5,250 each year in tuition reimbursement.

You can deduct these funds from your expenses, and they are not taxable within your income. Many employers offer this program, but you can also ask about the potential of receiving reimbursement.

Individual companies set eligibility requirements, but they usually include staying at the organization while enrolled and for a set amount of time after graduating. This money does not require repayment, so long as the recipient meets the specific terms.

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  • Helhoski A, et al. (2022). Student loan debt statistics: 2022. https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/loans/student-loans/student-loan-debt

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  • Gain the equivalent of three A Levels
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If you’ve always thought about becoming a Nurse but life simply got in the way, or nursing has recently appealed to you as a career option, but you don’t have the desired qualifications, you can still make this career switch.

Perfect Preparation for a Nursing Degree

Traditionally, universities were quite strict on what they accepted as adequate qualifications to meet the entry requirements of their nursing degrees. This would limit many would-be students from pursuing higher education to reach their career goals, like  becoming a Registered Nurse .

Now, many more qualifications are accepted as adequate preparation for learners going into higher-level study. So, if you don’t have GCSEs or A Levels, all is not lost. Many universities now welcome students who have other qualifications like BTEC Nationals, Functional Skills or Access to Higher Education Diplomas.

An Access to Higher Education Diploma (Nursing) is a flexible online nursing diploma UK learners can study that allows you to:

  • Study from home or wherever suits
  • Study at your own pace

Its vocation-focused modules provide you with knowledge and skills so specific to nursing that it can be used as the equivalent of 3 A-Levels.

Learn Everything You Need to Become a Nurse

Throughout our Nurse course, UK learners will study a range of topics, including:

  • Healthcare Communication  – Discover the importance of confidentiality and the value of good communication skills within the health service
  • Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) within Healthcare – Understand the key legislation and regulations related to EDI healthcare
  • Professionalism  – Learn about the roles and responsibilities of working within the health service, as well as the multidisciplinary approach to healthcare

You will also complete modules that focus on giving you the study skills for university, which is perfect for those who have been out of education for some time. For more information on what you’ll explore in our Nurse course, UK learners can see the ‘Modules’ tab.

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learndirect is a leading UK distance learning provider. This Access to Higher Education Diploma (Nursing) is a Level 3 nationally recognised qualification regulated by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA).

No Classrooms, No Timetables

Studied completely online, the flexibility of this course enables you to work towards your nursing future outside of your current commitments. So, no matter if it’s a full-time job or childcare, you can complete your nursing course around them.

You will have up to two years to complete your Access to Higher Education Diploma. Though, the freedom to move through the course at your pace sees most of our students complete them within 9-12 months.

Stay On Top Of Your Learning

You will be provided with an Individual Learning Plan that outlines the submission deadlines for your assignments to keep you on track throughout your studies.

*Please note, entry requirements differ between universities. It’s always best to check with your chosen institution that your qualification will be accepted before enrolling on a course.

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Unit 1: Academic Writing Skills

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Be able to interpret specific questions
  • Be able to structure a written response
  • Be able to present the response appropriately for audience and purpose
  • Understand how to organise and apply information in their academic writing

Unit 2: Reading and Note Making

  • Understand a range of reading strategies
  • Understand the use of language in terms of the purpose and context of a range of texts
  • Be able to use methods for developing notes from a range of sources

Unit 3: Exploring Healthcare Communication

  • Understand the main methods of communication
  • Understand the barriers to communication
  • Understand the value of developing good communication skills within the context of the health service
  • Understand the importance of confidentiality and record keeping

Unit 4: Exploring the Structure and Function of Cells

  • Understand cellular structure and organisation
  • Understand cellular activity
  • Understand the cell cycle

Unit 5: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Healthcare

  • Know the key concepts related to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
  • Understand key legislation and regulations related to EDI healthcare
  • Understand how EDI issues are managed in healthcare settings

Unit 6: Nutrition and Digestion

  • Understand the concept of a balanced diet
  • Understand the structure and function of the human digestive system

Unit 7: Professionalism and Multidisciplinary Teams

  • Understand the impact of changes to the roles and responsibilities of a chosen health care professional
  • Understand regulation as a chosen health care professional
  • Understand the multidisciplinary team working in a chosen health care

Unit 8: Perspectives in Psychology

  • Understand different psychological perspectives
  • Understand the differences between alternative psychological perspectives
  • Understand the application of psychological perspectives to contemporary issues in psychology

Unit 9: Endocrine System

  • Understand terms hormone and endocrine gland
  • Understand homeostasis and feedback mechanisms
  • Understand the action of hormones

Unit 10: Poverty in Contemporary Britain

  • Understand definitions of poverty
  • Understand the historical context of poverty in Britain
  • Understand the different methods used to measure poverty
  • Understand theoretical explanations of poverty
  • Understand explanations about why certain social groups are more likely to experience poverty
  • Understand recent policies for tackling poverty in Britain

Unit 11: Human Musculoskeletal System

  • Understand the human skeleton and how it relates to locomotion
  • Know how muscles contract
  • Understand the development of bone

Unit 12: Mental Health and Coping Strategies

  • Understand how society determines and responds to a range of behaviours experienced by individuals suffering from mental ill health
  • Understand the influence of biological, social and environmental factors in relation to mental health
  • Understand different strategies for therapy and care of mental health disorders
  • Understand the major sources and effects of psychological stress
  • Understand a vareity of coping strategies

Unit 13: Infection and Immunity

  • Understand the contributions of Snow, Semmelweiss, Pasteur, Jenner and Koch to the understanding of infectious disease
  • Understand how the human body responds to infection
  • Understand the cause and transmission of different pathogens
  • Understand how infections can be prevented by vaccination
  • Understand the mechanism of action of antibiotics

Unit 14: Dementia

  • Understand the causes and prevalence of dementia
  • Understand the diagnosis of dementia
  • Understand treatment and care of dementia patients 

Unit 15: The Cause and Control of Disease

  • Understand categories and causes of human disease
  • Understand the epidemiology of a named disease
  • Understand measures for disease prevention 

Unit 16: Health Promotion

  • Understand current models of health promotion
  • Understand the role of current initiatives in promoting good health
  • Understand the role of current agencies or organisations that contribute to improving public health
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Entry Requirements

To study an Access to HE Diploma you must be resident in the UK and have a UK postcode.

You must hold Level 2 qualifications in both English and Maths, or be working towards them alongside studying your Access to Higher Education Diploma.

University Entry Criteria

It must be reiterated that each university will set its own admission criteria. So, you must check with your desired institution if your Access to HE Diploma and other qualifications will be accepted. In many cases, to get started at university you will need: - A certain number of credits passed with a merit or a distinction grade - A face-to-face interview at the university - Literacy and numeracy assessments provided by the university - Course-related work placements or work experience - GCSE Grade C/4 or above in Maths and English (or equivalent Level 2 such as Functional Skills/Key Skills, etc.) It is your responsibility to check that your Access to HE Diploma will be accepted as part of these entry requirements for your chosen degree. learndirect will not be held accountable if completing this Access to Higher Education Diploma doesn’t secure you a position with a higher education institution.

Minimum age restriction

Access to HE Diplomas are designed to support students to progress to university who have substantial experience of life outside of formal education which they have gained since completing compulsory schooling.

Average completion timeframe

The average time it takes our learners to complete the course is 9-12 months.

Assessment requirements

A range of assessment methodologies are used, including: academic report, essay, case study analysis, illustrated report, journal article, portfolio, academic poster, presentation (video and audio recording), developing promotional activity, series of questions, academic writing skills tasks

Exams required

There are no exams included in the assessment of the course.

Is Membership Required?

No membership is required to enrol on this course.

Additional requirements

Learners must be actively studying for a minimum of six months before results can be ratified and certificates ordered. The six month period does not start until you have passed unit 2 of your course and you must be submitting assignments regularly (in line with the deadlines in your Individual Learning Plan) to meet this six month requirement. Certificates can only be issued once your course is paid for in full.

Certification Timeframe

You can expect to receive your certificate 12-16 weeks from your final assignment being marked and graded, depending on the time of year. You will be provided with regular updates throughout the certification process so that you are fully informed of your individual timeframes.

Course Fees

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

The assessment process of our nursing course consists of the following:

Assignments

The assignments for this course aim to prepare you for your next step in higher education, while providing the number of credits necessary to achieve your qualification.

At the end of each unit of study, you will need to complete an assignment which your tutor will then mark and provide you with feedback and a grade to help you to progress.

To successfully achieve this Access to Higher Education Diploma you will need 60 credits in total. The credits are split into the following two categories:

  • Graded – 45 credits come from graded units, which focus on the academic subject
  • Ungraded – 15 credits come from ungraded units, such as writing and study skills

As part of this nursing diploma, UK learners will also receive help as well as guidance with their university application and the research they need to do to get the most out of their diploma.

Qualifications

Skills & education group access.

On successful completion of the Access to Higher Education Diploma (Nursing), (QAA ref = 40014198), you will receive a Skills & Education Group Access, QAA recognised, Access to Higher Education Diploma at Level 3. As part of your programme, you will also receive help as well as guidance on your university application and the research you need to do to get the most out of your diploma.

An access validating agency with a strong social purpose to recognise achievement, particularly for those who have benefited least from their previous educational experiences, Skills and Education Group Access supports the needs of learners, providers, businesses and communities by enabling progression into higher education.

Developing Your Career

By completing an Access to Higher Education Diploma (Nursing) and a subsequent nursing degree, you will open yourself up to an array of career prospects.

With Nurses being required to facilitate treatments in almost every health service, there is almost no end to the type of Nurse you can become. If you’re passionate about caring for children, working with the elderly, or helping people requiring emergency care, you can find a specialism to suit your interest.

Just some of the many nursing roles you can pursue are:

  • Paediatric Nurse
  • Neonatal Nurse
  • Adult Nurse
  • Geriatric Nurse
  • Nursing Home Nurse
  • Community Nurse
  • Theatre Nurse
  • Critical Care Nurse
  • Cardiology Nurse
  • Respiratory Nurse
  • Mental Health Nurse
  • Special Educational Needs Disability Nurse

Further Qualifications and Prospects

Once qualified and registered as a Nurse, you will need to maintain your registration through Continuing Professional Development (CPD). This is any form of training and education that adds directly to your skillset as a Nurse but falls outside of your mandatory and statutory training.

Gaining CPD and taking further training within healthcare facilities can also help you move into your desired specialism. Aligning yourself with the type of nursing work that means the most to you.

What types of courses for nursing CPD exists?

You could study courses like:

  • Understanding Mental Health
  • Clinical Nutrition
  • Grief and Bereavement Counselling  
  • Eating Disorders
  • Drug, Solvent and Alcohol Misuse Counselling  
  • Caring for Older People
  • Caring for People with Learning Disabilities  
  • Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care
  • End of Life Care

There will also be opportunities to take on additional responsibilities and move into direct health management roles like:

  • Ward Manager
  • Team Leader
  • Director of Nursing

Should you choose to complete a postgraduate qualification, you could assume the direct health role of an advanced Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Consultant. If it appeals to you, you could also become a Teacher of future Nurses or go into research.

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AACN Supports Increased Nursing Education Funding in President’s FY 2025 Budget

WASHINGTON, D.C., March 12, 2024 - The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is pleased to see recommended increases to programs that support nursing education and the workforce in the Administration's proposed budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025. Released yesterday, the proposal outlines resources for key programs impacting academic nursing within the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Education.

 In FY 2025, the Biden Administration specifically recommends $320.472 million for Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs, which reflects a $20 million increase over FY 2023 enacted and FY 2024 Continuing Resolution (CR) levels. This total includes a $10 million increase in Advanced Nursing Education to support the expansion of the maternity care nursing workforce and an additional $10 million for the Nurse Education, Practice, Quality, and Retention (NEPQR) programs to strengthen the nursing workforce in rural and underserved communities, with emphasis on maternal health. Consistent funding was recommended for the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR), with a total of $198.3 million proposed in FY 2025.

“We applaud President Biden’s ongoing recognition that an investment in nursing education is an investment in America’s health,” said Dr. Cynthia McCurren, Chair of the AACN Board of Directors. “This budget is just the beginning of the appropriations process, and we look forward to working with Congress to ensure increasing support for these critical programs.”

In addition to proposed funding for nursing science and education, the budget provides $82.4 billion for the Department of Education, which includes $3.3 billion specifically for Higher Education programs. This funding also includes increased resources for Pell Grants, $23.5 million for the Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN) program, as well as additional student aid.

“At AACN, our schools, faculty, and students recognize the essential connection between higher education and quality health care,” said Dr. Deborah Trautman, AACN President and Chief Executive Officer. “We look forward to continuing to lead the way and advancing conversations to ensure that nursing education and research funding is elevated in FY 2025.”

Throughout the budgetary process, AACN will continue to advocate and work with Congress to increase funding for Title VIII programs and NINR in FY 2025 and beyond.

The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is the voice for academic nursing representing more than 875 member schools of nursing at public and private institutions nationwide. AACN works to establish quality standards for nursing education; assists schools in implementing those standards; influences the nursing profession to improve health care; and promotes public support for professional nursing education, research, and practice. 

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England: NHS bursary and funding for Nursing and allied health professions

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The NHS bursary originally funded students on healthcare degrees across the UK, but reforms led to a patchwork of financial support in different nations.

Our guide shows the current financial support in in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, whether you want a career:

  • as a nurse or midwife
  • as an allied health professional
  • as a doctor or dentist

Find out all you can about what's available before you start and weigh up your options carefully. While a bursary offers you money that you don't have to repay, for some students the funding you get when receiving an NHS bursary may be lower than the financial support you might otherwise receive.

Where you live

The funding is for UK residents, and usually depends on the nation where you 'ordinarily live'. However, you may be able to study in a different UK nation and access extra financial support. Options for this are outlined under each nation below.

EU students

After Brexit, residence eligibility is complex. EU students in the UK who are registered with the EU Settlement Scheme , and Irish nationals resident in the UK, may be eligible for an NHS bursary or other healthcare funding on the same basis as they are for student finance.

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Course eligibility

Check whether you're being offered an NHS-funded or eligible place with your course provider.

Household income

All means-tested finance will depend on your household income. 'Household' means your parents if you're a dependent student, or your partner or spouse (if you have one) for independent students. If you prefer not to give your household income, you may still be eligible for non-means-tested support.

Student finance

Even if NHS funding is offered, you may also need a maintenance loan. This may be a fixed-rate ‘reduced loan’ and the amount available in your final year will be lower.

Supplementary grants

You may be eligible for extra help if you’re a parent, support someone who depends on you financially, or are disabled. You won’t have to repay this money unless you’re overpaid.

  • Dependents Allowance is for students who financially support another adult or child – the amount will be based on any income your dependent has.
  • Childcare Allowance (means-tested) helps towards childcare costs for children in registered or approved childcare. Up to 85% of the cost may be paid up to a set limit. You can’t get financial support if you get childcare funding from any other source, or your child is eligible for a free early education place or looked after by a relative.
  • If you’re eligible for the Dependents Allowance for a child, you may get a Parents’ Learning Allowance.
  • If you have a long-term physical or mental health condition, a learning difference (like dyslexia), or physical disability, you may be eligible for Disabled Students' Allowance. The amount is based on your needs, not your income.

If you're on a funded course when you apply for these grants, the amount of financial support available may differ.

Travel expenses for clinical practice placements

If you have an NHS- or government-funded place you may be able to claim travel expenses for clinical placements. You’ll only be reimbursed costs over and above the normal expense of travelling to university. This may include accommodation, if approved, up to a daily limit.

Students on Nursing, Midwifery or allied health profession courses in England can apply for travel expenses from the Learning Support Fund .

Medical or dental students don’t get an NHS bursary for the first few years of their course. For clinical placements in non-NHS bursary funded years, you can apply for a travel grant from student finance. In NHS bursary funded years, placement expenses are claimed via the NHS. Funding arrangements differ if you’re from Scotland, detailed in the Scottish section of this guide.

Students who get Disabled Students' Allowances can only apply for the refund of travel costs not met by their DSA support.

Changes in your circumstances

Update your funder about any change in your personal circumstances to avoid overpayments, as you'll have to repay these.

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NHS bursary and funding for Nursing and allied health professions in England

For UK-resident students studying at English universities, NHS funding is provided by the Learning Support Fund (LSF). Students from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland taking an eligible pre-registration healthcare course may qualify for extra grants, including a £5,000 annual training grant.

The funding applies to undergraduate and most graduate students in these disciplines:

  • Dental Hygiene or Dental Therapy (level 5 or 6 courses)
  • Nursing (adult, child, mental health, learning disabilities, joint Nursing and Social Work, or joint Nursing and Paramedic Science)
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Operating Department Practitioner (level 5 or 6 courses)
  • Orthotics/Prosthetics
  • Paramedic Science (DipHE and foundation degree courses are not eligible for NHS LSF)
  • Podiatry/Chiropody
  • Radiography (Diagnostic/Therapeutic)
  • Speech and Language Therapy

Other things to note:

  • Undergraduate students who study part-time can get the support pro-rata
  • Learning Support Fund only applies from Year 1 of a degree: you’ll need to wait a year if you start with a foundation year
  • To access the Learning Support Fund, you must be eligible for both tuition fee and maintenance support loans

Student finance and the Learning Support Fund

You can apply for student finance as normal if you’re an undergraduate. As teaching years on healthcare courses are usually longer than a standard degree, you may be able to get additional weeks' funding, known as a long course loan.

Graduates in England who already have a degree – as long as it isn't in a related subject – may be able to get a second undergraduate student loan to study Nursing, Midwifery or an allied health professional degree.

However, graduates from England who want to study Paramedic Science as a second degree can’t get a second undergraduate loan. At the time of the NHS bursary review in 2017/18, paramedic training in England was funded differently to other allied health professions. For other subjects, the rules were changed to allow graduates access to an undergraduate loan – but Paramedic Science wasn’t included.

Since 2022/23, students studying Paramedic Science as a second degree have been able to access the Learning Support Fund on a case-by-case basis. However you still can’t get a maintenance loan or tuition fee loan, despite an ongoing campaign run by the College of Paramedics.

Grants offered by the Learning Support Fund

The Learning Support Fund gives extra financial support under the categories below. You won't have to repay this money unless your circumstances change and you're overpaid. Contact the NHS Business Services Authority within one month to let them know of any changes.

Training grant

A non-means tested grant of £5,000 per year is available for all eligible students. You'll need to apply for this each year. You don’t need to repay it.

Specialist subject payment

Students studying certain subjects may qualify for an additional payment of £1,000 per year (not means tested):

  • Mental health nursing
  • Learning disability nursing
  • Radiography (Diagnostic and Therapeutic)
  • Prosthetics and Orthotics

Parental support

£2,000 annual grant for students who are parents responsible for a child under 15 years old at the start of the academic year (or under 17 if they have special educational needs) . The grant is pro-rata for part-time students and doesn’t affect your entitlement to childcare allowance.

Travel and dual accommodation expenses (TDAE)

If you receive the training grant, you can claim travel-related expenses while on your clinical practice placements. You'll only receive travel expenses above your normal cost of getting to university. You're expected to use the cheapest form of transport feasible. If you're driving, this can include toll roads and parking. If you get a lift, you can't claim expenses – but you can if you cycle!

There are capped daily rates for accommodation if it isn't practical for you to travel from your normal term-time residence to your placement.

If you're required to study abroad for part of your course, you may be able to apply for the cost of medical insurance, tests and visa fees to be reimbursed. You’ll need to pay your own air fares.

Applications are submitted after the expenses have been incurred, but no later than six months after. Receipts must be included, and your university must authorise your form.

Exceptional support fund (ESF)

This fund provides means-tested support for students whose income isn't enough to meet their expenses despite careful budgeting.

Before you can get help from the ESF you must have received at least one student loan payment. If you chose not to take out a student loan, you’ll need to show that you arranged alternative financial support before starting your course.

If you’re from England and your household has an income above £42,875, your student loan entitlement may calculate an expected top-up contribution from your parents or partner. If your hardship is because this money is not forthcoming from your parents or partner, you may not get support from the ESF.

You can get up to £3,000 each academic year. You must have accessed all other sources of available income, such as savings, part-time or holiday work, or additional household support, and have applied to university hardship funds or other income sources. If you're rejected by these sources, you can still apply to the Exceptional Support Fund.

The fund doesn't cover emergency costs such as repairs or stolen items.

Applications can be made at any time in the academic year. You'll need to supply evidence, such as bank statements for yourself and for your partner if you have one. Your application must be authorised by your university. You can apply more than once within the academic year.

Applying to the Learning Support Fund

The NHS Business Services Authority has detailed guidance on the Learning Support Fund. To apply, you must first register on the Learning Support Fund (LSF) Application System to create an online account. You can then apply to one of the funds – you’ll need to apply each year. To apply, send a copy of your full student loan notification letter along with any other evidence required.

If you're a resident in England but want to study elsewhere in the UK

If you're an English resident and want to study Nursing, Midwifery or an allied health profession course elsewhere in the UK, you can apply to Student Finance England for a student loan.

  • If you study in Wales, you can access the NHS Wales bursary as long as you commit to working for NHS Wales for two years after the end of your course. The list of allied health profession courses funded in Wales differs from those listed above
  • In Northern Ireland, funded places are reserved for students who've lived in Northern Ireland for three years before the start of their course
  • In Scotland, the Paramedic, Nursing and Midwifery Student Bursary (PNMSB) is only available to Scottish residents

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Healthcare degree apprenticeships in England

In England, an alternative way to become a nurse, midwife or allied health professional is by taking a degree apprenticeship.  These are funded by employers and run in partnership with the university or college where students study part-time. Apprentices are employed, so instead of taking out a student loan they receive a salary, and their tuition fees are paid for.

Unlike a degree, they're only available when advertised by the employer, so may be harder to track down and competition for places may be tough.

Standards are set and approved for each subject by training and professional bodies. They cover a range of roles, including:

  • Arts therapist
  • Diagnostic radiographer
  • Occupational therapist
  • Operating department practitioner
  • Physiotherapist
  • Prosthetist/orthotist
  • Speech and language therapist
  • Therapeutic radiographer

While the standards have been approved, it may take some time for employers to offer the programmes. You can find out more about healthcare apprenticeships on healthcareers.nhs.uk .

In England, vacancies will usually be advertised on the NHS Jobs website or the government's Find an Apprenticeship website. Nursing degree apprenticeships are already offered by some health boards. To apply, you may already need to be employed full-time in a relevant role – check the situation for your local health board. Those who've completed a lower-level Nursing apprenticeship (such as assistant practitioner) may be able to progress to a higher or degree level programme to top up their qualification.

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Medical or dental degree funding from England

If you're from England, you can study Medicine and Dentistry anywhere in the UK and still be eligible for an NHS bursary from England for part of the course.

If you study in Scotland, you may also be eligible to apply for Scotland's Dental Student Support Grant or Scottish Graduate Entry Medicine (ScotGEM) funding .

NHS bursary funding for medical and dental students from England

You must be on a course eligible to receive an NHS bursary.

Undergraduates can apply for an NHS bursary from the fifth year of study on a five- or six-year course. Before then, you’ll need to apply to Student Finance England for a student loan for your tuition fees and living costs.

Graduates can apply for an NHS bursary from the second year of a three- or four-year accelerated degree. In the first year, you must self-fund some of the tuition fees. You may apply for a tuition fee loan towards the remaining tuition fees and can also apply for a maintenance loan from the first year – although in NHS bursary-funded years this will be capped at a fixed reduced rate.

Graduates on a standard undergraduate medical or dental course may be eligible for an NHS bursary from year five of study. For the previous years, you're not normally eligible for any tuition fee loans but can apply for a maintenance loan and any associated allowances.

What financial support do medical and dental students get from England?

In NHS bursary-funded years, you may receive a contribution towards your tuition fees, a means-tested bursary and a non-means-tested grant of £1,000 a year.

In eligible years, undergraduate tuition fees are paid by the NHS. If tuition fees are higher than the standard level, you'll need to pay the difference or apply for a tuition fee loan from Student Finance England. Students on a graduate entry course get a tuition fee contribution that may not cover their fees but can also apply for a tuition fee loan.

Means-tested bursary rates depend on where you live while you study. Students in London could get a bursary of up to £3,191; outside London, up to £2,643; or if living in your parental home, £2,207. Where courses are longer than the standard academic year you can get extra support, awarded at £108 (London), £84 (outside London) and £56 (living with your parents) per week. These figures rarely change.

The bursary reduces for household incomes above £24,279 as there is an assumed contribution from your parents or partner. If the reduction is such that you won’t receive a means-tested bursary, you will still be eligible for the £1,000 grant, placement expenses and tuition fee contribution. You are still required to apply to the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) to receive these.

Students receiving an NHS bursary can only get a fixed reduced rate maintenance loan to supplement your income: £3,658 if living in London, £2,605 outside London or abroad, and £1,955 if you live in your parental home.

Even with the £1,000 grant and means-tested bursary, this means you could have less to live on in an NHS bursary year than years funded by student finance alone.

As well as supplementary grants and travel expenses, NHS bursary students can get support from an NHS hardship grant for medical and dental students. Up to £3,000 may be awarded to those eligible for a means-tested bursary who are facing financial hardship. You'll need to show how you've been managing your finances and must have applied for all possible financial support, including student loans and university hardship funds.

For detailed guidance, refer to the NHSBSA.

Applying for an NHS bursary from England

Apply only for the years you're eligible to receive an NHS bursary. Apply in good time to ensure you have funding in place for the start of the academic year. Go to the NHSBSA website, where you register for an NHS Bursary account. You'll need ID. You will also need to upload various documents as evidence of your financial circumstances.

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Medical doctor degree apprenticeships in England

In 2022, a new medical doctor degree apprenticeship pathway was approved to run in England. Like the degree apprenticeships already available for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals, it will offer training to the same standard as a university degree. Unlike a university degree, those taking this route will not have to fund their tuition fees and will also be paid a salary.

Apprentices will work as a trainee medical practitioner while studying towards their medical degree, but they’ll only be qualified as a doctor once their training is complete.

The government has said applications are likely to open for the pilot scheme in September 2024, and are unlikely to be advertised before then.

Bursary for Nursing and Midwifery students in Northern Ireland

Rather than the NHS bursary, Northern Ireland has commissioned places on Nursing or Midwifery first-degree courses. These are reserved for Northern Ireland-resident undergraduates who study in Northern Ireland. If you're from England, Scotland or Wales, you're not eligible for a commissioned place unless you've lived in Northern Ireland for three consecutive years before the start of the course.

What financial support do Nursing and Midwifery students get in Northern Ireland?

If you're from Northern Ireland and studying a Nursing or Midwifery degree there, you can have your tuition fees paid by the Department of Health in Northern Ireland.

The personal element of the bursary is not means-tested. The basic Nursing Bursary is £5,165 per year. There's also a dependents' element (for example if you’re married or have children) which is means-tested.

As well as grants, you can apply for emergency support from the Student Support Fund if you find yourself in severe financial hardship.

If you have a commissioned place, you're ineligible for a student loan.

Applying for a commissioned Nursing or Midwifery place

You can apply to your university of choice for a commissioned place. If you're accepted, your university will link you with the Bursary Administration Unit. You'll be sent an application pack two weeks before the start of your course.

If you're a resident in Northern Ireland but want to study elsewhere in the UK

If you're from Northern Ireland but studying elsewhere in the UK, you can apply for a student loan from Student Finance Northern Ireland.

  • If you study in Wales and commit to working for NHS Wales for two years after your course, you can access the NHS Wales bursary
  • If you study in England, you may be eligible for support from the Learning Support Fund

Bursary for allied health profession students in Northern Ireland

If you're from Northern Ireland and taking an eligible allied health profession first degree there, you can get support from the Department of Health (DoH).

Approved courses include:

  • Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging
  • Paramedic Science
  • Radiography and Oncology

What financial support do allied health profession students get in Northern Ireland?

Allied health profession students have their tuition fees paid by the Department of Health (DoH) in Northern Ireland. There's also a bursary based on household income. For 2023/24, the maximum bursary is £2,355.

Students can also apply for a reduced fixed-rate maintenance loan, which isn't means-tested. This is normally 75% of the maximum available depending on your circumstances, such as where you live when you are studying. For 2023/24, the reduced rate loan is £2,492 if you live at home or £3,318 if you live in lodgings.

Applying for financial support on a commissioned allied health profession place

Student Finance Northern Ireland (SFNI) administer the bursaries for the Department of Health.

Undergraduates from Northern Ireland can choose to study elsewhere in the UK and still get a student loan from Student Finance Northern Ireland.

  • If your course is in Wales and you’re prepared to work for NHS Wales for two years after your course, you can access the NHS Wales bursary
  • There's no extra funding if you study in Scotland

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Medical or dental degree funding from Northern Ireland

If you’re a resident from Northern Ireland, the first few years of your medical or dental undergraduate degree are supported by the standard student finance. Once eligible for support, instead of an NHS bursary, Northern Ireland's Department of Health (DoH) funds part of the course. This applies for degree courses taken anywhere in the UK.

If you study in Scotland you may be eligible to apply for Scotland's Dental Student Support Grant or Scottish Graduate Entry Medicine (ScotGEM) funding .

If you're studying in the Republic of Ireland (RoI), you should apply for student finance including a student contribution fee loan for each year of the course. You won’t be eligible for a DoH bursary.

If you're a graduate starting a second primary degree in Medicine or Dentistry, you're not eligible for a DoH bursary. You can apply for a maintenance loan and dependents grants, but you'll need to self-fund your tuition fees (or student contribution fee in the Republic of Ireland) for the duration of the course.

Department of Health bursary for medical and dental students from Northern Ireland

In a bursary-funded year, tuition fees are paid by the Department of Health. You can also apply for supplementary grants and travel expenses.

The maximum bursary is £1,920 if you live at home or £2,355 if you live in lodgings. The amount reduces if your household income is more than £24,770 and is £0 if your income is over £43,000.

In a bursary-funded year, you are only eligible for a reduced, fixed-rate maintenance loan of £2,492 (at home) or £3,318 (living in lodgings). The amount is lower for final-year students.

This means you may have less to live on during a bursary year than you have in a year where you only qualify for student finance.

Applying for a DoH bursary from Northern Ireland

Applications for funding are all made to Student Finance Northern Ireland for all years, as they administer the DoH bursary.

Paramedic, Nursing and Midwifery Student Bursary in Scotland

Rather than the NHS Bursary, if you're a Scottish resident studying a Paramedic Science, Nursing or Midwifery degree full-time at a Scottish university, you're eligible for the Paramedic, Nursing and Midwifery Student Bursary scheme (PNMSB).

Eligibility depends on three conditions:

  • You must be taking an eligible course at a university in Scotland
  • You haven’t had previous PNMSB funding
  • You must meet residency conditions

What financial support do Paramedic, Nursing and Midwifery students get in Scotland?

Tuition fees for Scottish students on pre-registration courses are paid by the Scottish Government. Graduates may need to check with SAAS whether their fees will be covered.

The bursary of £10,000 per year isn't means-tested and funding covers the whole year (52 weeks). If you're studying an honours degree, you'll get 75% of the bursary in your fourth year.

Extra support includes a £60 initial expenses allowance in your first year, plus supplementary grants such as Dependents Allowances, Single Parents’ Allowance and Childcare Allowance.

The bursary includes £5 for daily travel but placement expenses exceeding this may be claimed. You're expected to use the cheapest public transport – and make use of free bus travel for Scottish residents under 22 years old, if applicable. If travel costs are over £30 per day, you should stay in local accommodation if possible.

A discretionary fund is available for students in severe financial hardship, applied for via your university.

If you receive a bursary, you can’t apply for a maintenance loan, or funding for care experienced students.

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Applying for financial support on a Paramedic, Nursing or Midwifery course in Scotland

Applications are made via the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS). You can apply for the PNMSB bursary online in spring each year (no later than June). Some additional support funds may need annual evidence of your eligibility.

If you're a resident in Scotland but want to study elsewhere in the UK

If you want to study a course elsewhere in the UK, you won’t be eligible for the bursary. Instead, apply to SAAS for student finance, including a tuition fee loan.

  • If you study in Wales, you can also consider the NHS Wales bursary if you're willing to work for NHS Wales for two years after graduation
  • If you study in England on an eligible course, you may be able to get extra financial help from the Learning Support Fund
  • Northern Ireland's Nursing and Midwifery courses aren't open to students living in the rest of the UK

Funding for allied health profession students in Scotland

In Scotland, there's no NHS bursary for allied health profession students. However, if you already have a degree, you may be able to apply for a student loan.

Undergraduates are eligible for the normal student finance and can apply to the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) to cover their tuition fees and for a maintenance loan for living costs.

Graduates following a full undergraduate AHP course at a Scottish university can apply for undergraduate funding in year one and two. After this, you're only eligible for means-tested maintenance loans and grants, so you'd need to pay your tuition fees.

Eligible AHP courses include:

  • Diagnostic Imaging (degree only)
  • Diagnostic Radiography
  • Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Podiatry (chiropody)
  • Prosthetics/Orthotics
  • Radiography
  • Speech and Language Pathology
  • Therapeutic Radiography

What other financial support do allied health profession students get in Scotland?

AHP students can claim the cost of travel to clinical practice placements taken in Scotland, but only for amounts above their normal travel to and from university. You should use public transport as car mileage is paid only in exceptional circumstances. If travel is likely to cost more than £30 per day, local accommodation may be arranged. You must submit receipts for all expenses.

You can apply to SAAS for a tuition fee loan, maintenance loan and living cost grants if applicable. Graduates can only apply for a means-tested living cost loan and grants, but you'll need to self-fund your tuition fees.

  • If you study in Wales, you could consider the NHS Wales bursary if you're willing to work for NHS Wales for two years after graduation
  • Those who study an eligible course in England may be able to get extra financial help from the Learning Support Fund
  • There's no additional funding if you study in Northern Ireland

Medical or dental degree funding from Scotland

There's no NHS bursary for Scottish-resident medical or dental students – you’ll need to apply to SAAS for a student loan. For tuition fees, what you get will depend on where you study your course.

If you study in Scotland, SAAS will pay all tuition fees for a standard five-year course. However, Medicine at the University of St Andrews is a three-year course where you must change university to complete the clinical years. If you move to a university outside Scotland, you'll need to apply for a tuition fee loan for your fourth year, and in years five and six apply to SAAS to have your tuition fees paid in full.

If you study elsewhere in the UK, you need to apply to SAAS for a tuition fee loan for the first four years of your course. From year five, you can apply to SAAS for full payment of your tuition fees.

Graduates taking an accelerated Medicine course have to self-fund their tuition fees, unless studying the Scottish Graduate Entry Medicine (ScotGEM) course run by St Andrews and Dundee universities. For this, see below.

Because there’s no NHS bursary for medical or dental students, there’s also no travel expenses for your placements. Scottish students are advised to make use of the Scottish Government’s free bus travel scheme if they’re under 22 years old.

Dental Student Support Grant if you study in Scotland

The Dental Student Support Grant (DSSG) is for any student studying a Bachelor of Dental Surgery at Aberdeen, Dundee or Glasgow University, whose annual household income is below £34,000.

The DSSG is only available to students who have the right to live and work in Scotland after they graduate, because you’re expected to work for NHS Scotland after graduation for as many years as you've received funding. If you fail to do so or withdraw from your course, you must repay your grant.

Students at Aberdeen can apply from their first year and students at Glasgow or Dundee can apply from their second year.

The annual DSSG grant is £4,000, and UK-resident students can apply for a student loan as well.

You’ll need to apply for DSSG through your university each year before the end of December.

Like the Dental Student Support Grant, graduates studying the ScotGEM accelerated degree run in partnership by St Andrews University and the University of Dundee can opt to apply for a ‘return of service’ bursary. This offers £4,000 in each year of study, in return for committing to work for NHS Scotland for as many years as a bursary is claimed. The return of service bursary is open to all students on the programme.

Other funding and tuition fees are in line with the normal support for graduates from your home student finance body. Scottish-resident students on the graduate-entry course have their tuition fees funded by the Scottish Government.

For details, please refer to St Andrews' guidance on the ScotGEM degree .

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NHS bursary for Nursing and allied health professions in Wales

The NHS Wales bursary is for all UK-resident students studying an eligible healthcare course in Wales, including graduates who already have a degree. To get the bursary, you must commit to working with NHS Wales for two years after your course, or less if you’re on a two-year course.

In September 2023, the Welsh Government confirmed that the NHS Wales Bursary will continue to be available to students starting their studies in 2024–25.

Also, from 2024/25 students from Wales will be able to apply for the full amount of maintenance loan from Student Finance Wales – unlike other UK-resident students who will only be eligible for a reduced rate of maintenance loan.

Eligible courses include:

  • Nursing and Midwifery
  • Dental Hygiene, or Dental Hygiene and Therapy
  • Operating Department Practice
  • Physician Associate
  • Plus certain healthcare science courses

Only NHS Wales approved courses are eligible for funding: check with your provider.

If you accept a place on an NHS Wales approved course, you must register on the Welsh Health Education Registration System. This includes students who do not want to commit to working for NHS Wales – if you don't register, you won't be able to apply for a full student loan.

Financial support for Nursing, Midwifery or allied health profession students in Wales

NHS Wales will pay your tuition fees. You'll receive a grant of £1,000 and a means-tested bursary of up to £2,207 if you live at home or £2,643 if you live away from home. If your course is longer than 30 weeks, you'll get an additional allowance (£56 per week if you live at home, £84 per week if you live away). If applicable, you can also claim supplementary grants.

If your household income is £24,279 or more, your bursary will reduce. If the reduction is such that you won’t get a means-tested bursary, you’ll still be eligible for the £1,000 grant, placement expenses and tuition fee contribution.

If you're an undergraduate with an NHS bursary, you’ll only be eligible for a fixed reduced-rate maintenance loan if you’re from Wales, England or Northern Ireland (Scotland does not have a reduced rate). In Wales, the reduced rate maintenance loan is currently £4,475 if you live at home, £6,815 if you live in London, and £5,360 if you live elsewhere. From 2024/25 the Welsh Government intends to remove this cap for students from Wales.

You should apply via the Student Finance body for your nation before the start of your course to see if you're eligible. If you're a graduate, you can't apply for a student loan even if you get the NHS Wales bursary

Applying for financial support on a Nursing, Midwifery or allied health profession course in Wales

You need to apply for the NHS Wales Bursary Scheme as soon as you've accepted a place at an NHS-approved university, as there's a set number of training places. The last date to register and apply for the NHS bursary is ten weeks after starting the course. No applications will be accepted after this time.

If you agree to work for NHS Wales after your course and fail to do so, you must repay all or part of the bursary, unless you fail to complete the course. You'll also need to repay it if you choose not to continue the course, unless you've arranged to transfer to another NHS-Wales funded course.

If you're a resident in Wales but want to study elsewhere in the UK

If you want to study a Nursing, Midwifery or allied health profession course elsewhere in the UK, you should apply for student finance from Student Finance Wales.

  • Those studying in England on an eligible course may be able to get support from the Learning Support Fund
  • Places on courses in Northern Ireland are reserved for students resident in Northern Ireland, with a few exceptions for allied health profession courses – but you won't get any extra funding
  • In Scotland, only those who ordinarily live there are eligible for the Paramedic, Nursing and Midwifery Student Bursary (PNMSB)

Medical or dental degree funding from Wales

An NHS bursary is available to Welsh-resident students on medical or dental degrees in the UK for part of the course. You don't need to work for NHS Wales after the completion of your course.

If you study in Scotland, you may be eligible to apply for Scotland's Dental Student Support Grant or Scottish Graduate Entry Medicine (ScotGEM) funding .

As an undergraduate, you can apply for an NHS bursary for the fifth year of a five- or six-year course. Before this, you should apply to Student Finance Wales (SFW) for help with tuition fees and living costs.

As a graduate, you can apply for an NHS bursary from the second year of a graduate-entry accelerated degree. In the first year you must self-fund some of the tuition fees, but you can apply for a tuition fee loan towards the remainder. You may also apply for a maintenance loan.

If you're a graduate on a standard undergraduate medical or dental course, you may be eligible for an NHS bursary from year five. The previous years aren't eligible for any tuition fee support, but you can apply for a maintenance loan and any associated allowances.

What financial support does the NHS bursary give to medical and dental students from Wales?

NHS bursary support usually includes support with tuition fees, a means-tested bursary and a non-means-tested grant.

If you're taking an undergraduate course, tuition fees up to the standard level will be paid by NHS Wales in NHS-bursary funded years. If you're on a graduate-entry course, the NHS pays the first £3,465 of tuition fees and you can apply for a loan of up to £5,785 to cover the difference. If your tuition fees are higher, you'll need to pay the difference yourself.

The bursary is means-tested and reduced for incomes above £24,279. If your course is longer than 30 weeks, additional funding provides up to £84 per week (up to £108 for those studying in London).

You can also get a non-means-tested grant of £1,000 per year. If applicable, you can claim supplementary grants and travel expenses too.

If you're eligible for an NHS bursary, you can apply for a reduced amount of maintenance loan. This goes up in increments depending on whether you're living with your parents, or outside or inside of London.

Applying for an NHS bursary from Wales

If you're a medical or dental student from Wales, you should only apply for an NHS bursary in the year you're eligible, via the NHS Wales Bursary Scheme.

If an NHS bursary isn't available for your course, check whether you can get other financial support.

Royal College of Nursing produces the Student Money Guide.

British Medical Association and British Dental Association publish information for students considering these professions, which may include charitable funding sources.

If you're studying an allied health profession degree, check to see if professional bodies recommend sources of funding for students starting their career.

For medics, dentists and nurses or for roles such as radiographer, an army career may be an option if you're willing to work in the Armed Forces for a number of years. Competition for places is fierce.

There are also awards and competitions, and universities may offer bursaries to those on low incomes.

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The Andrews Labor Government is backing Victoria’s healthcare system with free university and specialist training for thousands of nurses and midwives.

In a $270 million boost to the health system, more than 17,000 nurses and midwives will be recruited and trained as part of a massive hiring and upskilling initiative – building an army of home-grown health workers to care for Victorians.

More than 10,000 students will have the cost of their nursing or midwifery undergraduate studies paid for, while scholarships will be available for thousands more who complete postgraduate studies in areas of need including intensive care, cancer care, paediatrics and nurse practitioner specialities.

All new domestic students enrolling in a professional-entry nursing or midwifery course in 2023 and 2024 will receive a scholarship of up to $16,500 to cover course costs.

Students will receive $9,000 while they study and the remaining $7,500 if they work in Victorian public health services for two years.

More midwives will join the workforce through an expanded postgraduate midwifery incentive program, which will provide scholarships to cover course costs and salary support for 150 existing nurses to continue working while they complete their specialist studies in midwifery.

The initiative, together with the $12 billion Pandemic Repair Plan brings the number of nurses and midwives being supported to more than 20,000, including funding 13,000 nursing and midwifery positions and scholarships, and funding the upskilling of 8,500 nurses.

The package also includes:

  • Scholarships for postgraduate nurses to complete studies in specialty areas such as intensive care, emergency, paediatrics and cancer care – worth an average of $10,000
  • $11,000 scholarships for enrolled nurses to become registered nurses, covering course costs and boosting the number of registered nurses
  • $12,000 scholarships to support training and employment of 100 new Nurse Practitioners in both acute and community settings
  • More than $20 million to provide more support to the growing numbers of graduates and postgraduates as they transition to working in our hospitals – ensuring they have access to the clincial educators, preceptors and study time they need.

The package recognises that the cost of study is a financial burden for prospective and existing nurses and helps our health services maximise the recruitment of new nurses and midwives in key areas of need.

In the past eight years, the number of nurses in the public system has risen by more than 26 per cent – increasing by 9,400 to more than 45,000 nurses. The Labor Government has overseen a net increase of more than 22,000 healthcare workers in the system since 2014 – up by 27.6 per cent.

Quotes attributable to Premier Daniel Andrews

“If you’re in Year 12 and you’ve been thinking about studying nursing or midwifery – go for it. We’ve got your HECS fees covered.”

“Every health system in the country is under enormous pressure due to the pandemic. The best thing we can do to support our hardworking staff is give them more support on the ground – that’s why this package will train and hire more nurses than ever before. ”

Quote attributable to Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas

“You can’t deliver a health system with empty hospitals, which is why we are investing in hardworking nurses and midwives that are helping Victorian patients every single day.”

Quote attributable to Minister for Training and Skills and Higher Education Gayle Tierney

“By providing more pathways and incentives to education, we’re giving our nurses and midwives the practical support that they need to continue caring for Victorians.”

Reviewed 28 August 2022

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Elektrostal Area4,951 hectares
49.51 km² (19.12 sq mi)
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The Unique Burial of a Child of Early Scythian Time at the Cemetery of Saryg-Bulun (Tuva)

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In 1988, the Tuvan Archaeological Expedition (led by M. E. Kilunovskaya and V. A. Semenov) discovered a unique burial of the early Iron Age at Saryg-Bulun in Central Tuva. There are two burial mounds of the Aldy-Bel culture dated by 7th century BC. Within the barrows, which adjoined one another, forming a figure-of-eight, there were discovered 7 burials, from which a representative collection of artifacts was recovered. Burial 5 was the most unique, it was found in a coffin made of a larch trunk, with a tightly closed lid. Due to the preservative properties of larch and lack of air access, the coffin contained a well-preserved mummy of a child with an accompanying set of grave goods. The interred individual retained the skin on his face and had a leather headdress painted with red pigment and a coat, sewn from jerboa fur. The coat was belted with a leather belt with bronze ornaments and buckles. Besides that, a leather quiver with arrows with the shafts decorated with painted ornaments, fully preserved battle pick and a bow were buried in the coffin. Unexpectedly, the full-genomic analysis, showed that the individual was female. This fact opens a new aspect in the study of the social history of the Scythian society and perhaps brings us back to the myth of the Amazons, discussed by Herodotus. Of course, this discovery is unique in its preservation for the Scythian culture of Tuva and requires careful study and conservation.

Keywords: Tuva, Early Iron Age, early Scythian period, Aldy-Bel culture, barrow, burial in the coffin, mummy, full genome sequencing, aDNA

Information about authors: Marina Kilunovskaya (Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation). Candidate of Historical Sciences. Institute for the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Dvortsovaya Emb., 18, Saint Petersburg, 191186, Russian Federation E-mail: [email protected] Vladimir Semenov (Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation). Candidate of Historical Sciences. Institute for the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Dvortsovaya Emb., 18, Saint Petersburg, 191186, Russian Federation E-mail: [email protected] Varvara Busova  (Moscow, Russian Federation).  (Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation). Institute for the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences.  Dvortsovaya Emb., 18, Saint Petersburg, 191186, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected] Kharis Mustafin  (Moscow, Russian Federation). Candidate of Technical Sciences. Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.  Institutsky Lane, 9, Dolgoprudny, 141701, Moscow Oblast, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected] Irina Alborova  (Moscow, Russian Federation). Candidate of Biological Sciences. Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.  Institutsky Lane, 9, Dolgoprudny, 141701, Moscow Oblast, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected] Alina Matzvai  (Moscow, Russian Federation). Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.  Institutsky Lane, 9, Dolgoprudny, 141701, Moscow Oblast, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected]

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