Financial Aid for Nursing Students

Financial aid helps students, and their families, afford the costs of attending a post-secondary institution. This financial assistance covers educational expenses including, but not limited to, tuition, fees, room and board, books, supplies, transportation, and more.

Both AHN schools of nursing have received funds from the CARES Act, Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF). Learn more about these funds and view quarterly reports and monthly statements by visiting:

Apply for financial aid

Before applying for financial aid, you’ll need to:

  1. Create your Federal Student Aid Identification (FSA ID)
  2. Complete a Free Application for Federal State Aid (FAFSA)
    • Know our Federal School Codes:
      • Citizens School of Nursing: 00653400
      • West Penn Hospital School of Nursing:  00658300
  3. Know the Cost of Attendance (COA) for your program:

AHN School of Nursing Net Price Calculator

To understand your financial commitment, each of our nursing schools provides a Net Price Calculator to help you estimate your 1st year cost including financial aid.

Citizens School of Nursing Net Price Calculator

West Penn Hospital School of Nursing Net Price Calculator

Financial aid options for nursing students

There are several types of financial aid available to nursing students:

Student loans

Federal and state grants

Nursing student scholarships and veterans benefits

Student Loans

Loans are borrowed funds that must be repaid with interest. Repayment can often be deferred as long as a student remains enrolled at least half-time (6 credits). Students who are planning to borrow student loans to help cover the cost of a program must complete two forms, a Master Promissory Note and Entrance Counseling.

The Master Promissory Note (MPN) is a legal document you sign promising to repay student loan(s) and any accrued interest and fees to the U.S. Department of Education. In addition, it explains the terms and conditions of borrowing a student loan(s).

Entrance counseling ensures that you understand the responsibilities and obligations of borrowing a federal student loan. The Department of Education requires you to complete entrance counseling.

Student loan options

There are several types of student loans available to help students and/or parents fund their education.