Financial aid is available to eligible students through the Union County College Financial Aid Office. Over 50% of the students enrolled in nursing courses at the School of Nursing receive some form of financial assistance. More than $3.8 million dollars in grants, scholarships and loans were awarded for the 2006-2007 academic year.
Specific information on how to apply, eligibility, and the types of aid may be found in the Union County College and School of Nursing Student Handbooks and/or Financial Aid flyers. Nursing Scholarships are available to students who have completed NURE 131 and/or NURE 211/212. Scholarships are available to students with a demonstrated financial need and to those with excellent academic records.
Students may call or visit any one of the three campuses to receive additional information on Financial Aid Workshops, the application process, or student aid eligibility.
Cranford Campus
1033 Springfield Avenue
Cranford, NJ 07016 |
Elizabeth Campus
12 W. Jersey Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202 |
Plainfield Campus
232 E. Second Street
Plainfield, NJ 07060 |
Veterans Benefits: Veterans are encouraged to enroll at the School of Nursing under provisions of the federal laws that entitle veterans to educational benefits. Veterans should contact the Veteran Counselor at Union County College.
Educational Opportunity Fund: The School's affiliation with Union County College entitles students to apply for the Educational Opportunity Fund if they are economically and/or educationally disadvantaged and demonstrate a financial need.
UNION COUNTY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
In addition to federal and state funded aid, scholarships are available to assist qualified students to meet their educational expenses. UCC Scholarships are applied for and administered through Union County College.
SCHOOL OF NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS
The following scholarships are awarded specifically to nursing students who are entering a clinical nursing course and who demonstrate academic excellence and/or a financial need.
Applications are available in the School of Nursing office. Submit a completed application to the Administrative Assistant in the in the School office.
A FAFSA must be on file in the Union County College Financial Aid office in order to be eligible for a nursing scholarship. The School of Nursing Scholarship application is due in the school office by the friday of the first week of the Fall and Spring semester.
Students must be in good academic standing to apply for a nursing scholarship. Students who have previously failed a nursing course are not eligible for nursing scholarships. Students must be a US citizen or eligible non-citizen to receive a nursing scholarship.
JC Kellogg Foundation Scholarship(s):
Awarded each semester to students who have completed NURE 132 and/or NURE 250 and who have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. The award covers full tuition, fees, and course-related equipment purchased in the UCC College bookstore. Students must have a current completed FAFSA on file in the UCC financial aid office to be eligible.
Denise Manley Farnham Memorial Fund Scholarship:
Awarded each semester to a student with a commitment to nursing and a genuine caring for people. The student will have an interest in public health nursing and demonstrate a financial need.
Switzer Foundation Scholarship(s):
Awarded each semester to female students who are US Citizens, and who have legal residency within 50 miles of New York City and a demonstrated financial need.
Trinitas Professional Educational Assistance Scholarship(s):
Awarded each semester to students entering a clinical nursing course who have demonstrated academic excellence and/or a financial need.
Hetzel Family Scholarship(s):
Awarded each semester to a male and a female student who demonstrate satisfactory academic progress with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above. The student must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Financial need may be considered. Eligible students will have completed NURE 131 and/or NURE 211/212.
Summit Area Public Foundation – Cole-Matreyek Memorial Fund Scholarship(s):
Awarded each semester to students entering a clinical nursing course. This scholarship award is based on academic performance. A cumulative GPA of 2.5 is needed. Financial need may be considered.