Financial Aid and Costs for West Penn Hospital School of Nursing

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.

Tuition, fees, and cost of attendance

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
Student
PA Resident

1st Year
Student
Non-PA
Resident

2nd Year
Student
PA Resident

2nd Year
Student
Non-PA
Resident

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 &
Supplies

$1,400.00

$1,400.00

$500.00

$500.00

Housing
On-Campus
(Off-Campus)

$4,000.00
($8,000.00)

$4,000.00
($8,000.00)

$4,000.00
($8,000.00)

$4,000.00
($8,000.00)

Personal
On-Campus
(Off-Campus)

$7,000.00
($10,000.00)

$7,000.00
($10,000.00)

$7,000.00
($10,000.00)

$7,000.00
($10,000.00)

Transportation

$1,200.00

$1,200.00

$1,200.00

$1,200.00

Loan
Origination
Fees

$100.00

$100.00

$100.00

$100.00

Total
Estimated
Costs

$26,586.00
($33,586.00)

$28,454.00
($35,454.00)

$28,477.00
($35,477.00)

$30,245.00
($37,245.00)

*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. 

About financial aid

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.

Financial Aid Office

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

Step-by-step guide to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

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.<