Study your university catalog to find financial aid opportunities for nursing students; focus on government grants, which you do not need to repay. Visit your school’s financial aid office and request information on all government grant programs, as well as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Fill out the FAFSA annually to gain access to grants and scholarships to help you pay for your nursing education.
Apply for Pell grants offered to nursing students who are able to demonstrate financial need. Fill out a new FAFSA for each academic year to be considered for a Pell grant.
Research nursing grant and scholarship programs offered by your public college or university; because of the shortage of nurses, programs are available for both RN and LPN degrees. Apply for applicable grants tailored for nursing specialties, minority students, nurses with disabilities or nurses who are returning to school. Research grants for nursing students offered by government organizations such as the National Institutes of Health.
Apply for a National Health Service Corps loan repayment if you have graduated and are employed as a nurse in a community with limited health care access. Apply for NHSC scholarships if you are currently a nursing student.