Nursing Funding Opportunities

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.
• Receive up to $45,000 in tuition assistance and complete your Accelerated BSN in 12 months with no upfront tuition costs. For more details, download the Academic-Practice Partnership (ABSN) Norton Scholars Program Flyer.

Health Resources and Services Administration – Nurse Corps Scholarship Program

• The Health Resources and Services Administration's Nurse Corps Scholarship Program offers scholarships to nursing students in exchange for a commitment to serve in underserved communities. It supports the education of future nurses while addressing the shortage of healthcare professionals in vulnerable areas.

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

• The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs' Health Professional Scholarship Program provides scholarships to students pursuing healthcare degrees in various disciplines. In return, recipients commit to serving in VA healthcare facilities after graduation, helping to address the healthcare needs of America's veterans while advancing their own professional development.

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.
  • Download the ABSN program flyer
  • Download the traditional BSN program flyer

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

• The UofL Health Nursing Scholar Program provides educational assistance up to $24,000 to students pursuing a prelicensure nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing who commit to work for UofL Health in a direct-care RN role upon graduation.
  • Apply for the Nursing Scholar Program
  • Download the Nursing Scholar Program Flyer

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

• The Health Resources and Services Administration's Nurse Corps Scholarship Program offers scholarships to nursing students in exchange for a commitment to serve in underserved communities. It supports the education of future nurses while addressing the shortage of healthcare professionals in vulnerable areas.

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

• The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs' Health Professional Scholarship Program provides scholarships to students pursuing healthcare degrees in various disciplines. In return, recipients commit to serving in VA healthcare facilities after graduation, helping to address the healthcare needs of America's veterans while advancing their own professional development.

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.