Office of Student Financial Services
The IU Indianapolis Office of Student Financial Services assists students in applying for federal financial aid resources, including Federal Direct Unsubsidized and Graduate PLUS Loans. The office also offers useful tools to help students estimate their costs, manage their finances, and prepare for loan repayment. Contact nursaid@iu.edu for additional information about federal aid options available to graduate nursing students.
Student Central
You can find information about applying for IU Indianapolis scholarships on Student Central. This site contains comprehensive information on how to apply for campus-wide and school-based scholarships, as well as provides information on how to search for scholarship information elsewhere on the web.
IU Indianapolis Graduate Office
The IU Indianapolis Graduate Office assists with the application and admission processes for students in graduate programs. The office also provides information about funding opportunities for students pursuing master’s and doctoral degrees. Visit the Graduate Office website for additional information about available financial support.
Office of International Affairs
Most federal financial aid options are not available for international students. However, there are some options that can be explored that could help cover costs. The IU Indianapolis Office of International Affairs offers information about funding opportunities available to international students. Contact this office for additional details.
Nurse Faculty Loan Program
Funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP) provides funds to assist registered nurses complete a graduate education to become qualified nurse faculty. NFLP loans can cover the cost of tuition, fees, and books. The loan features a low interest rate and deferred payments. Students who complete their program and teach full-time for four years after graduation can have up to 85% of their loan forgiven.
Johnson & Johnson’s DiscoverNursing.com
Johnson & Johnson provides a database of nursing‐specific scholarships available to all levels of graduate studies. Results are filterable by program and focus area. Visit DiscoverNursing.com for more information.
NLN Foundation for Nursing Education
As the leader in advancing the science of nursing education—furthering the scholarship of teaching and promoting evidence-based nursing education—the NLN provides funding to graduate nursing students. You can find information about available grants, scholarships, and research awards on the NLN website.
American Association of Colleges of Nursing Student Scholarships
The American Association of Colleges of Nursing website lists nursing scholarship programs offered by the organization. Visit the AACN website for more information.
American Nurses Association Ethnic Minority Fellowship Program
The Minority Fellowship Program at the American Nurses Association grew as a response to the lack of mental health and substance abuse nurse professionals who could provide culturally competent care to an increasingly diverse population with ever-expanding needs for mental health and substance abuse disorders services, research, advocacy, and policy development. Visit the ANA Minority Fellowship Program page to review eligibility requirements and access an application.
MinorityNurse.com
MinorityNurse.com provides a database of scholarship information for nursing students from minority or underrepresented backgrounds. Awards have various criteria for recipients, which may include financial need, academic achievement, and involvement in community activities. Visit the MinorityNurse website for more information.
Alternative Scholarship Search Engines
Free scholarship search engines also offer information about alternative scholarship options including:
When searching for private scholarships, remember that scholarship searches and information are free to anyone. Do not pay for any searches for financial aid awards.
Pre- and Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
Fellowships are available to prepare future nurse scientists to conduct research. Fellows work closely with our internationally recognized faculty, gaining hands-on experience in research, scholarship, or teaching while securing funding to earn their degree. Visit our Pre- and Postdoctoral Fellowships page for more information.