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Bushnell Nursing Tuition Grant

Explore tuition assistance for Bushnell University’s Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, where eligible students can receive up to $7,000 in grants per semester and up to $21,000 total toward their program tuition. The deadline for priority consideration for Spring 2025 is December 1, 2024.

OVERVIEW

The Lane Community Health Council is partnering with Bushnell University to address the ongoing nursing shortage in our region. Through a generous grant, funds are being made available to students in the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program to assist with tuition and promote diverse representation in the nursing field to better serve the needs of the community.

eligibility

To be considered for the tuition assistance and stipends designated by this grant, a student must:

  1. Be admitted to or enrolled in the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Bushnell University.
  2. Be enrolled for the semester in which the award is being distributed and have completed a FAFSA or ORSAA for the applicable award year.
  3. If a continuing student, must be a student in good academic standing according to the School of Nursing and ABSN program requirements for academic progress.

selection criteria

All students who are eligible to apply must complete a FAFSA and an online application through the University which will provide the opportunity to self-certify and/or self-identify among the following:

  1. Status as a student from a community of color
  2. Status as a student from an underserved community
  3. Ability to provide culturally and/or linguistically responsive health services

Additionally, all applicants will be asked about their:

A. Intent to work in an underserved community
B. Intent to work in Lane County
C. Intent to provide culturally and/or linguistically responsive health services

Applicants do not have to meet all criteria to be considered for the grant. Awarding priority will be given to students who meet the primary criteria (1-3).  Applicants will be considered in priority order of criteria 1 through 3, with criteria 1 being the strongest priority.  Additional consideration will be given to students who meet the supplementary criteria (a-c) and have demonstrated financial need.

awarding

Eligible awardees of grant funding may receive a tuition grant up to $7,000 towards tuition for the relevant semester.  Funding is considered financial aid and will be included as part of a student’s financial aid award and may affect their eligibility for other aid programs.  LCHC grant awards may reduce a student’s eligibility for student loan funding. Students who do not progress through the full ABSN curriculum in 3 semesters may still be awarded grant funding for the relevant semester if they remain enrolled, but the total award amount through their program will not exceed $21,000.

deadline

Priority Deadline for Spring 2025 Applicants: December 1, 2024.

Applications may be reviewed after the priority deadline but are not guaranteed consideration.

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