Resources for Nursing Students

Financial Resources for Nursing Students

	Nursing Service Cancelable Loans This loan provides assistance toward the student's cost of education. As the student repays the obligation through service at an approved site, the principal and interest are cancelled as the loan obligation is reduced through service. The maximum amount awarded at SGC is $2,000.00 per year. As with other federal student loans, students must be enrolled at least half-time (at least 6 hours) to receive the loan. Since a limited number of service cancelable loans can be awarded each year, not every student who applies will be awarded. Students must complete the FAFSA in order to be considered and must also complete a promissory note with the Office of Financial Aid. Only students who have been accepted into the Nursing program can be considered. Since these loans are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible after January 1st (for the next fall term).

	Annie Lou Overton Scholarship
	Georgia Nurses Foundation, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Committee 1362 West Peachtree Street, N.W. Atlanta, GA 30309-2904 404.876.4624 FAX: 404.876.4621
Purpose	To provide financial assistance to Georgia residents who are working on a nursing degree, at any level, at a National League for Nursing accredited school, college, or university.
Eligibility	This program is open to students who are residents of Georgia and currently enrolled (full or part time) in a National League for Nursing accredited program in nursing. They must be working on a degree at any level (including baccalaureate, master's or doctoral), must have earned at least a 2.5 grade point average, be a member of a professional organization (e.g., Georgia Association of Nursing Students, Georgia Nurses Association, Georgia League for Nursing), and provide 2 letters of reference. Financial need must be documented. Priority is given to applicants who meet the following criteria: enrolled in a Georgia school; plan to practice professional nursing in Georgia following graduation; and working on an R.N. to B.S.N. completion.
Financial data	The stipend is at least $500. Funds may be sent directly to the recipient.
Duration	1 year.
Special features	This program is sponsored by the Georgia Nurses Association and administered by the Georgia Nurses Foundation, Inc.
Number awarded	1 or more each year.
Deadline	June of each year.

	Georgia Legion Auxiliary Past Presidents' Parley Nurses' Scholarship
	American Legion Auxiliary Department of Georgia 3284 East Main Street College Park, GA 30337 404.761.9979
Purpose	To provide financial assistance to children of veterans in Georgia who are interested in pursuing careers in nursing.
Eligibility	Eligible are outstanding high school seniors who are 1) interested in nursing education and 2) the children of veterans. Applicants must be sponsored by a local unit of the American Legion Auxiliary and be residents of Georgia. Preference is given to children of deceased veterans. Selection is based on a statement explaining why the applicant wants to become a nurse and why he or she needs a scholarship, a transcript of high school or college grades, and 4 letters of recommendation (1 from a high school principal or superintendent, 1 from the sponsoring American Legion Auxiliary local unit, and 2 from other responsible people).
Financial data	The amount of the award depends on the availability of funds.
Number awarded	Varies, depending upon funds available.
Deadline	May of each year.

	Katherine Pope Scholarship
	Georgia Nurses Foundation, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Committee 1362 West Peachtree Street, N.W. Atlanta, GA 30309-2904 404.876.4624 FAX: 404.876.4621
Purpose	To provide financial assistance to Georgia residents who are working on a nursing degree, at any level, at a National League for Nursing accredited school, college, or university.
Eligibility	This program is open to students who are residents of Georgia and currently enrolled (full or part time) in a National League for Nursing accredited program in nursing. They must be working on a degree at any level (including baccalaureate, master's or doctoral), must have earned at least a 2.5 grade point average, be a member of a professional organization (e.g., Georgia Association of Nursing Students, Georgia Nurses Association, Georgia League for Nursing), and provide 2 letters of reference. Financial need must be documented. Priority is given to applicants who meet the following criteria: enrolled in a Georgia school and plan to practice professional nursing in Georgia following graduation.
Financial data	The stipend is at least $500. Funds may be sent directly to the recipient.
Duration	1 year.
Number awarded	1 or more each year.
Deadline	June of each year.

	Lucy Willard Scholarship
	Georgia Nurses Foundation, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Committee 1362 West Peachtree Street, N.W. Atlanta, GA 30309-2904 404.876.4624 FAX: 404.876.4621
Purpose	To provide financial assistance to Georgia residents who are working on a nursing degree, at any level, at a National League for Nursing accredited school, college, or university.
Eligibility	This program is open to students who are residents of Georgia and currently enrolled (full or part time) in a National League for Nursing accredited program in nursing. They must be working on a degree at any level (including baccalaureate, master's or doctoral), must have earned at least a 2.5 grade point average, be a member of a professional organization (e.g., Georgia Association of Nursing Students, Georgia Nurses Association, Georgia League for Nursing), and provide 2 letters of reference. Financial need must be documented. Priority is given to applicants who meet the following criteria: enrolled in a Georgia school and plan to practice professional nursing in Georgia following graduation.
Financial data	The stipend is at least $500. Funds may be sent directly to the recipient.
Duration	1 year.
Special features	This program is sponsored by the Georgia League for Nursing and administered by the Georgia Nurses Foundation, Inc.
Number awarded	1 or more each year.
Deadline	June of each year.

	Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program
	Health Resources and Services Administration Bureau of Primary Health Care Attn: Division of Scholarships and Loan Repayments 4350 East-West Highway, 10th Floor Bethesda, MD 20814 301.594.4400 1.800.435.6464 FAX: 301.594.4981
Purpose	To repay the educational loans of nurses in exchange for service in an eligible health facility.
Eligibility	Applicants for this program must have received a baccalaureate or associate degree in nursing (or an equivalent degree), a diploma in nursing, or a graduate degree in nursing. They must agree to serve as a registered nurse in an Indian Health Service health center, a Native Hawaiian health center, a public hospital, a migrant health center, a community health center, or a rural health center; preference is given to those facilities in a location designated as having a significant shortage of nurses.
Financial data	The program provides payment of up to 85 percent of the principal and interest of any qualified loans made for nurse training costs: 30 percent for the first year of service, 30 percent for the second year of service, and 25 percent for the third year of service (if provided).
Duration	The minimum service obligation is 2 years; an extension of 1 additional year may be arranged.
Number awarded	Varies each year, depending upon the funding available; in a recent year, approximately $1,942,000 was available to this program for repayment of approximately 179 loans.
Deadline	July of each year.

	Sarah Helen Killgore Scholarship
	Georgia Nurses Foundation, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Committee 1362 West Peachtree Street, N.W. Atlanta, GA 30309-2904 404.876.4624 FAX: 404.876.4621
Purpose	To provide financial assistance to Georgia residents who are working on a nursing degree, at any level, at a National League for Nursing accredited school, college, or university.
Eligibility	This program is open to students who are residents of Georgia and currently enrolled (full or part time) in a National League for Nursing accredited program in nursing. They must be working on a degree at any level (including baccalaureate, master's or doctoral), must have earned at least a 2.5 grade point average, be a member of a professional organization (e.g., Georgia Association of Nursing Students, Georgia Nurses Association, Georgia League for Nursing), and provide 2 letters of reference. Financial need must be documented. Priority is given to applicants who meet the following criteria: enrolled in a Georgia school and plan to practice professional nursing in Georgia following graduation.
Financial Data	The stipend is at least $500. Funds may be sent directly to the recipient.
Duration	1 year.
Special features	This program is sponsored by the Georgia League for Nursing and administered by the Georgia Nurses Foundation, Inc.
Number awarded	1 or more each year.
Deadline	June of each year.

	Spillman-Bischoff Scholarship
	Georgia Nurses Foundation, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Committee 1362 West Peachtree Street, N.W. Atlanta, GA 30309-2904 404.876.4624 FAX: 404.876.4621
Purpose	To provide financial assistance to Georgia residents who are working on a nursing degree, at any level, at a National League for Nursing accredited school, college, or university.
Eligibility	This program is open to students who are residents of Georgia and currently enrolled (full or part time) in a National League for Nursing accredited program in nursing. They must be working on a degree at any level (including baccalaureate, master's or doctoral), must have earned at least a 2.5 grade point average, be a member of a professional organization (e.g., Georgia Association of Nursing Students, Georgia Nurses Association, Georgia League for Nursing), and provide 2 letters of reference. Financial need must be documented. Priority is given to applicants who meet the following criteria: enrolled in a Georgia school and plan to practice professional nursing in Georgia following graduation, and working on a graduate degree.
Financial data	The stipend is at least $500. Funds may be sent directly to the recipient.
Duration	1 year.
Special features	This program is sponsored by the Georgia League for Nursing and administered by the Georgia Nurses Foundation, Inc.
Number awarded	1 or more each year.
Deadline	June of each year.

	Stipend Program for Members of the Selected Reserve
	Department of Veterans Affairs Attn: Veterans health Administration 810 Vermont Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20420 202.565.7528 1.800.827.1000 Web site: www.va.gov
Purpose	To provide financial assistance to members of the Selected Ready Reserves interested in preparing for a career in specified health care shortage areas.
Eligibility	This program is open to 1) associate degree nursing students in their final year of study: 2) third- and fourth-year students in baccalaureate degree nursing, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, and occupational therapy programs; and 3) entry-level master's degree students in nursing, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, and occupational therapy. All applicants must be U.S. citizens and accepted for enrollment as full-time students in an educational program that is nationally accredited by either the National League for Nursing, American Physical Therapy Association, American Occupational Therapy Association, or American Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Students must also be members of the Selected Ready Reserves and eligible for the Montgomery GI Bill (Selected Reserve).
Financial data	The scholarship provides payment of tuition and fees, an annual allowance for reasonable educational expenses, and a stipend of $400 per month.
Duration	Up to 24 months.
Limitations	To fulfill their service obligation, participants must work full time for 2 years as a registered nurse, licensed physical therapist, registered occupational therapist, or registered respiratory therapist at 1 of the 171 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers located throughout the United States.
Number awarded	Varies each year.
Deadline	March of each year.

	Student Aid Foundation Loans
	Student Aid Foundation 2520 East Piedmont Road, Suite F-180 Marietta, GA 30062 770.973.7077
Purpose	To help young women in Georgia who need financial assistance in order to continue their education beyond the high school level.
Eligibility	Young women who are residents of or attend school in Georgia and have earned above-average academic ratings are eligible to apply if they need financial assistance to continue their education beyond high school.
Financial data	Up to $2,500 a year for undergraduates; up to $3,000 per year for graduate students. Loans are not granted to cover all necessary expenses but to supplement what parents can provide or the recipient can earn or receive from scholarships. No interest on loans is charged while the student is in college or in training. Interest at 6 percent begins 3 months after the borrower completes her course of study or leaves school for any reason. If the loan in not repaid within 3 years from that date, interest at 12 percent is charged on the remaining balance.
Duration	1 academic year; renewable for 1 additional year.
Special features	Funds are loaned for regular college work and for specialized training in nursing, secretarial work, library science, religious education, laboratory techniques, and other fields. The program was started in 1908.
Limitations	Recipients are expected to complete their training and become self-supporting within 4 years, unless there are unusual circumstances to warrant a deviation from this general rule. If a payment cannot be made when due, a letter or explanation must be sent to the office. Also, the office must be informed of marriage, change of address, or any other pertinent changes. Recipients must attend school on a full-time basis. Requests for applications must be accompanied by self-addressed stamped envelopes
Number awarded	Approximately 35 each year.
Deadline	April of each year.

	Phoebe Pember Memorial Scholarship
	United Daughters of the Confederacy c/o Mrs. Robert G. Langford 1742 Conrad Sauer Drive Houston, TX 77043
Purpose	To provide financial assistance for the nursing education of lineal descendants of Confederate veterans.
Eligibility	Eligible to apply for these scholarships are lineal descendants of worthy Confederates or collateral descendants who are members of the Children of the Confederacy or the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Applicants must intend to study nursing and must submit a family financial report and certified proof of the Confederate record of 1 ancestor, with the company and regiment in which he served.
Financial data	The amount of this scholarship depends on the availability of funds.
Duration	1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years.
Limitations	Members of the same family may not hold scholarships simultaneously and only 1 application per family will be accepted within a current year. All requests for applications must include a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Number awarded	1 each year.
Deadline	February of each year.