Financial aid programs help defray the cost of your education. These can be state and federal government aid programs and scholarships, private scholarships, loans, grants, and more. The Financial Aid Office at West Penn School of Nursing can help you determine your eligibility for certain programs and assist you with your applications.
Our program covers 22 months starting in 2023 and with a projected end date in 2025. The cost of attendance (COA) is the estimated cost for a student to attend school. The COA includes the estimate of tuition and fees, cost of room and board (or living expenses), cost of books, supplies, transportation, loan fees, and miscellaneous expenses.
The COA is used to help determine what financial aid a student may be eligible to receive. The student’s total financial aid, including scholarships, grants, federal loans, private loans, etc., cannot exceed their COA.
Below is the COA for the 23/24 academic year. The COA is updated on an annual basis.
|
1st Year |
1st Year |
2nd Year |
2nd Year |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tuition* |
$10,286.00 |
$11,854.00 |
$12,377.00 |
$13,945.00 |
|
Fees |
$2,600.00 |
$2,900.00 |
$3,300.00 |
$3,500.00 |
|
Books & |
$1,400.00 |
$1,400.00 |
$500.00 |
$500.00 |
|
Housing |
$4,000.00 |
$4,000.00 |
$4,000.00 |
$4,000.00 |
|
Personal |
$7,000.00 |
$7,000.00 |
$7,000.00 |
$7,000.00 |
|
Transportation |
$1,200.00 |
$1,200.00 |
$1,200.00 |
$1,200.00 |
|
Loan |
$100.00 |
$100.00 |
$100.00 |
$100.00 |
|
Total |
$26,586.00 |
$28,454.00 |
$28,477.00 |
$30,245.00 |
*Tuition amounts listed are an average tuition cost per grade level.
Download the Tuition and Fees form to see how the costs break down and read on to learn how financial aid programs and our Financial Aid Office can help defray your cost.
Financial aid helps students and their families afford the costs associated with 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. There are several types of financial aid, including grants, scholarships, work-study, and student/parent educational loans.
AHN School of Nursing Financial Aid Office is here to assist you in the process of applying and completing all required documentation for financial aid. Use the following step-by-step guide on how to apply for financial aid and to learn about additional resources and tips to find funding to help cover your tuition and fees. Do not hesitate to email or call us with questions, comments, or concerns.
Sarah Loomis
Director of Financial Aid
(412) 578-5530
sarah.loomis@ahn.org
Rosanna Sarantinoudis
West Penn Hospital School of Nursing
Student Account Associate and Registration Coordinator
Title IX Coordinator
(412) 578-5537
rosanna.saratinoudis@ahn.org
All students should file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before May 1 so that they will be considered for all grants, including the Pennsylvania state grant (PHEAA), the federal Pell grant, and other financial aid. The FAFSA form and instructions to file the FAFSA are on the web.
The results of filing the FAFSA determine each applicant’s Expected Family Contribution (EFC). The cost of attendance (COA) minus the EFC equals demonstrated need.
To apply:
Step 1: FSA ID. Start by obtain
