Nursing Funding Opportunities

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Earn Your Nursing Degree for Little or No Cost

There are several funding opportunities available to assist your financial journey to becoming a nurse – from significant scholarships to loan forgiveness programs and more. Explore the information below to discover which funding opportunity might be right for you.

BS, Nursing (including Accelerated Second Degree BSN)

Norton Healthcare – Norton Scholars Program

  • The Norton Scholars Program, offered by Norton Healthcare, provides scholarships to students pursuing healthcare careers. Recipients commit to working at Norton Healthcare facilities after graduation, contributing to the provision of high-quality healthcare services in the Louisville, Kentucky region.

Health Resources and Services Administration – Nurse Corps Scholarship Program

U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs – Health Professional Scholarship Program

ROTC

  • ROTC programs offer funding opportunities for nursing degrees by providing scholarships that cover tuition, fees, and stipends. These programs allow students to pursue their nursing education while receiving financial support in exchange for a service commitment in the military as a nurse after graduation. Learn more.

    Baptist Healthcare – Nursing Knowledge Program

    • The Baptist Healthcare Nursing Knowledge Program is a comprehensive initiative designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of nursing professionals within the Baptist Healthcare system. Exclusive to Bellarmine, the program aims to promote continuous learning, professional development, and the delivery of high-quality patient care.

    CHI Saint Joseph Health

    • Apply to receive FREE nursing-designated funding at Bellarmine that could cover up to the cost of tuition for the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program and earn your degree in 12 months. We have partnered with the Legacy Foundation of Kentuckiana and CHI Saint Joseph Health to provide scholarships that help you afford your nursing degree. This collaboration is designed to increase the number of career-ready nurses. There is no work requirement after graduation, but career opportunities may be available to students interested in pursuing a career with CHI. Please be advised, a student must be admitted to the nursing program to be approved for and awarded this scholarship.

    Kentucky Board of Nursing – Nursing Incentive Scholarship Fund

    • Kentucky Board of Nursing's Nursing Incentive Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to aspiring nurses in Kentucky. The program aims to increase the number of qualified nurses in the state by offering scholarships to individuals pursuing nursing education, fostering the growth of the nursing workforce.

    UofL Health Nursing Scholar Program

    Financial Aid (FAFSA)

    • The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) provides funding opportunities for nursing degrees by determining a student's eligibility for federal grants, loans, and work-study programs. By completing the FAFSA, nursing students can access financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition, books, and other educational expenses. Learn more.

     

    Graduate: MSN and DNP

    Health Resources and Services Administration – Nurse Corps Scholarship Program

    U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs – Health Professional Scholarship Program

    Kentucky Board of Nursing – Nursing Incentive Scholarship Fund

    • Kentucky Board of Nursing's Nursing Incentive Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to aspiring nurses in Kentucky. The program aims to increase the number of qualified nurses in the state by offering scholarships to individuals pursuing nursing education, fostering the growth of the nursing workforce.

    Financial Aid (FAFSA)

    • The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) provides funding opportunities for nursing degrees by determining a student's eligibility for federal grants, loans, and work-study programs. By completing the FAFSA, nursing students can access financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition, books, and other educational expenses. Learn more.

    Tuition Remission for Bellarmine Clinical Instructors*

    As a Bellarmine Nursing Clinical Instructor, you may be eligible for the Bellarmine tuition remission benefit offered to Bellarmine employees. To apply to be a clinical instructor visit the Bellarmine employment opportunities page.

    Partner Discounts (Baptist Health, Norton Healthcare)*

    If you are an employee of one of our partner organizations, you may be eligible for a tuition discount of 15-19%.

    • Doctoral Level (Rate $880) – Discount Rate (15% off): $750
    • Master’s Level (Rate $795) – Discount Rate (19% off): $645

     

    * Excludes DNP-Nurse Anesthesia and Accelerated BSN programs.