Cheap online MSN / FNP programs

[RNbrent]

After spending a couple full days last month applying to Georgetown's online program, I got accepted. The program is to start in March, and it's all online (except the 650 hours of clinical). I was so excited to get accepted, but am now realistically looking at the cost of tuition. $1500/hr x 45 hours = around $71,000. That's quite a bit of money, and I'm not rich by any means. I was hoping to find a program that is 30-50k. Can anyone make any recommendations? I live in the D.C. area, and honestly wouldn't mind doing the program all online.

Any input is greatly appreciated.

[NICUmiiki, DNP, NP]

If you start looking at public schools and avoid for-profits, you’ll find lower tuitions. Not 100%. Big name state schools might be pretty expensive too, but less well known schools are where I’d look.

??‍♀️ This was at the top for me and I’m not sure why. All of the posts are super old and I’m sorry.

[MSNMPHPhdNMD]

On 1/14/2016 at 12:08 PM, MJB2010 said:

Just curioous if anyone has made their choice, and how it is going.

I am at walden. I got a schoalrship for 4000.00 and the military discount of 10 percent which helped cut my cost. I will start my clinicals in November.

[NurseBlaq]

On 1/15/2019 at 6:06 PM, Miiki said:

If you start looking at public schools and avoid for-profits, you’ll find lower tuitions. Not 100%. Big name state schools might be pretty expensive too, but less well known schools are where I’d look.

??‍♀️ This was at the top for me and I’m not sure why. All of the posts are super old and I’m sorry.

Don't be sorry. I rehashed this thread because I wanted feedback. It already had good information so no point in starting a new one. I'm curious about the different schools/programs mentioned and wanted feedback from people who attends/completed these programs.

[bryanleo9]

On 1/16/2019 at 4:27 PM, SURGICALNURSE2NPORMD said:

I am at walden. I got a schoalrship for 4000.00 and the military discount of 10 percent which helped cut my cost. I will start my clinicals in November.

Does the military discount apply to veterans or just active duty?

[Nurse Pracitioner 2021]

Hello, SurgicalNurse2NPORMD,

I am in the initial process of applying for Walden's RN-BSN-MSN program. I will need some scholarships to offset the tuition cost. I was wondering as to where to find scholarships. I can no longer apply for student loans.

Please email me @ [email protected]

[MSNMPHPhdNMD]

On 1/16/2019 at 7:27 PM, SURGICALNURSE2NPORMD said:

I am at walden. I got a schoalrship for 4000.00 and the military discount of 10 percent which helped cut my cost. I will start my clinicals in November.

veterans as well

[MSNMPHPhdNMD]

4 hours ago, Nurse Pracitioner 2021 said:

Hello, SurgicalNurse2NPORMD,

I am in the initial process of applying for Walden's RN-BSN-MSN program. I will need some scholarships to offset the tuition cost. I was wondering as to where to find scholarships. I can no longer apply for student loans.

Please email me @ [email protected]

I am not sure because you are in a different program than i am . the scholarship i received because i was a MSN student. I am sorry you have exhausted your financial aid so soon in this process. I would probably ask the admissions rep what they have to offer as well. If you are an RN i would look at employers who provide tuition reimbursement as well.

[bryanleo9]

3 hours ago, SURGICALNURSE2NPORMD said:

veterans as well

Great to hear.

[annacat]

Has anyone graduated from a MSN at Grand Canyon University? I am looking at it. I spent a ton of money on my BSN at a very highly regarded school and I don't want to spend that kind of money again ( I was so poor for so long!). Any pro's or cons of GCU would be welcome!

[Happy818, BSN, MSN, APRN]

You can add these to the list:

Herzing: 48 credits---$815/credit plus some fees---$42k

St Thomas (Miami): 47 credits---$27,500

South University---62 credits---$780/credit---$34,370 (online and on campus option in Orlando)

ECPI: 49 credits---$29k total (2.5 GPA req)

If anyone has attended these schools, it would be very helpful if you could provide some feedback on your experiences.