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We understand nursing school is a major investment of your time, energy, focus and finances. We want to provide you with all the possible resources to offset your educational expenses.
At the UNM College of Nursing, we offer five types of financial aid:
- Scholarships–money that may require an application and you don't have to repay.
- We compiled a list of scholarships that our students have received. Learn more about how you can apply.
- Learn more about UNM Scholarships.
- Grants–money that may require an application and you don't have to repay.
- When you complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)and are admitted to The University of New Mexico, you will automatically be considered for federal, state and University grants.
- Learn more about available grants at UNM.
- Student Loans–money you pay back
- Loan Repayment Options–care for the underserved
- Work Study–money you earn
- Teaching Assistant (TA)–money you earn
- Complete aTA Application Formand submit to HSC-CON-FinancialAid@salud.unm.edu
In addition, graduate students who live in a Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) state are eligible tobe assessed for resident tuition rates for the duration of their program.
- $11 M+ Total Dollars Awarded
- $270,000 UNM Nursing Departmental Scholarships
- $200-$4,000 Departmental Scholarship Range
Funding Opportunities Students
The UNM College of Nursing was awarded two grants that provide funds to enrolled students. Learn more about eligibility and how thesewill offset educational expenses if awarded, thus reducing student indebtedness upon graduation. Explore more about the funding.
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Students Nurse-Midwifery Students
Applying for Financial Aid
To begin the process, fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application and use the UNM school code 002663.
The College of Nursing offers various scholarships that require additional applications. If you are eligible, the Financial Aid Office will email you scholarship details, the application, and deadlines.
Questions about your Financial Aid options?
Our dedicated Financial Aid Office is here to guide you through your financial aid process.
Ask Financial Aid
Financial Aid Disbursem*nt and Eligibility
- BSN
- RN to BSN
- DNP
- PhD
The UNM College of Nursing Pre-Licensure BSN program follows different terms and calendars than the standard UNM calendar. This affects financial aid distributions during Summer terms. Review the Pre-Licensure BSN Academic Calendar.
Types of Summer aid offered include: the Pell grant, federal student loans, private student loans, Lottery Scholarship, UNM Presidential Scholarship, Woodward Scholarship, Amigo Scholarship, National Merit Scholarship and UNM Scholars Scholarship. State and institutional grants are not awarded in Summer terms.
The College of Nursing Financial Aid Office begins manually awarding Summer financial aid in April.
Per federal financial aid guidelines, certain undergraduate nursing programs must register for a minimum of 6 credits in order to be eligible for federal aid.Nursing students may be eligible for financial aid in the Summer. Contact the College's Financial Aid Office for more information.
Review the RN to BSN Calendar.
The RN to BSN Degree Completion option follows an 8-week rotation of classes. Financial aid awards are disbursed during the second 8-week session of each term to ensure students meet enrollment requirements for receiving financial aid per federal regulations.
RN to BSN students must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits during the Fall/Spring terms and 3 credits in the Summer term to receive financial aid. Review the RN to BSN Calendar.
RN-BSN students cannot set up payment plans.
RN to BSN students must pay for their courses on the first day of class or they will be dropped. If students have financial aid in place they will not be dropped. Students who have tuition remission, tuition reimbursem*nt or other payments coming into UNM they need to let us (financial aid) know so they avoid being dropped.
The UNM College of Nursing’s MSN programs follow different terms and calendars than the standard UNM calendar. This affects financial aid distributions during Summer terms. Review the MSN Academic Calendar.
Types of Summer aid offered for graduate students include: federal student loans, Graduate PLUS loans and private student loans. State and institutional grants are not awarded in summer term(s).
The College of Nursing Financial Aid Office begins manually awarding Summer financial aid in April.
Per federal financial aid guidelines, certain graduate nursing programs must register for a minimum of 5 credits in order to be eligible for federal aid (MSN-Education and Administration students are only required to enroll in 3 credits during the Summer term).
The UNM College of Nursing’s DNP program follows the same terms and calendars as the standard UNM main campus. Review the DNP Academic Calendar.
Types of Summer aid offered for graduate students include: federal student loans, Graduate PLUS loans and private student loans. State and institutional grants are not awarded in Summer terms. The College of Nursing Financial Aid Office begins manually awarding Summer financial aid in April.
Per federal financial aid guidelines, DNP students must be enrolled in a minimum of 5 credits during the Fall/Spring terms and 3 credits in the Summer term in order to be eligible for federal aid.Nursing students are eligible for federal student loans in the Summer.
The UNM College of Nursing’s PhD program follows the same terms and calendars as the standard UNM main campus. Review the PhD Academic Calendar.
Types of Summer aid offered for graduate students include: federal student loans, Graduate PLUS loans and private student loans. State and institutional grants are not awarded in Summer terms. The College of Nursing Financial Aid Office begins manually awarding Summer financial aid in April.
Per federal financial aid guidelines, PhD students must be enrolled in a minimum of 5 credits during the Fall/Spring terms and 3 credits in the Summer term to be eligible for federal aid.Nursing students are eligible for federal student loans in the Summer.
Financial Aid Disbursem*nt and Eligibility
BSN
The UNM College of Nursing Pre-Licensure BSN program follows different terms and calendars than the standard UNM calendar. This affects financial aid distributions during Summer terms. Review the Pre-Licensure BSN Academic Calendar.
Types of Summer aid offered include: the Pell grant, federal student loans, private student loans, Lottery Scholarship, UNM Presidential Scholarship, Woodward Scholarship, Amigo Scholarship, National Merit Scholarship and UNM Scholars Scholarship. State and institutional grants are not awarded in Summer terms.
The College of Nursing Financial Aid Office begins manually awarding Summer financial aid in April.
Per federal financial aid guidelines, certain undergraduate nursing programs must register for a minimum of 6 credits in order to be eligible for federal aid.Nursing students may be eligible for financial aid in the Summer. Contact the College's Financial Aid Office for more information.
RN to BSN
Review the RN to BSN Calendar.
The RN to BSN Degree Completion option follows an 8-week rotation of classes. Financial aid awards are disbursed during the second 8-week session of each term to ensure students meet enrollment requirements for receiving financial aid per federal regulations.
RN to BSN students must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits during the Fall/Spring terms and 3 credits in the Summer term to receive financial aid. Review the RN to BSN Calendar.
RN-BSN students cannot set up payment plans.
RN to BSN students must pay for their courses on the first day of class or they will be dropped. If students have financial aid in place they will not be dropped. Students who have tuition remission, tuition reimbursem*nt or other payments coming into UNM they need to let us (financial aid) know so they avoid being dropped.
The UNM College of Nursing’s MSN programs follow different terms and calendars than the standard UNM calendar. This affects financial aid distributions during Summer terms. Review the MSN Academic Calendar.
Types of Summer aid offered for graduate students include: federal student loans, Graduate PLUS loans and private student loans. State and institutional grants are not awarded in summer term(s).
The College of Nursing Financial Aid Office begins manually awarding Summer financial aid in April.
Per federal financial aid guidelines, certain graduate nursing programs must register for a minimum of 5 credits in order to be eligible for federal aid (MSN-Education and Administration students are only required to enroll in 3 credits during the Summer term).
DNP
The UNM College of Nursing’s DNP program follows the same terms and calendars as the standard UNM main campus. Review the DNP Academic Calendar.
Types of Summer aid offered for graduate students include: federal student loans, Graduate PLUS loans and private student loans. State and institutional grants are not awarded in Summer terms. The College of Nursing Financial Aid Office begins manually awarding Summer financial aid in April.
Per federal financial aid guidelines, DNP students must be enrolled in a minimum of 5 credits during the Fall/Spring terms and 3 credits in the Summer term in order to be eligible for federal aid.Nursing students are eligible for federal student loans in the Summer.
PhD
The UNM College of Nursing’s PhD program follows the same terms and calendars as the standard UNM main campus. Review the PhD Academic Calendar.
Types of Summer aid offered for graduate students include: federal student loans, Graduate PLUS loans and private student loans. State and institutional grants are not awarded in Summer terms. The College of Nursing Financial Aid Office begins manually awarding Summer financial aid in April.
Per federal financial aid guidelines, PhD students must be enrolled in a minimum of 5 credits during the Fall/Spring terms and 3 credits in the Summer term to be eligible for federal aid.Nursing students are eligible for federal student loans in the Summer.
Disbursem*nt Dates
Wondering when you will receive your financial aid disbursem*nt?
We've got you covered.
Financial aid disburses three (3) business days prior to the first day of courses that term.
For term dates, please visit the UNM Registrar’s website or check your course schedule.
Students must be registered at least half-time and have a complete financial aid file in order for aid to be disbursed.
Have questions? Contact our Financial Aid Team!
Contact Our Team
Financial Aid Office
College of Nursing
Building Number 228, Suite 260
1 University of New Mexico
Phone: 505-272-0854
HSC-CON-FinancialAid@salud.unm.edu
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