JHU loan need answer

I'm applying to JHU for the ABSN program (May 2008). Yes, the tuition and miscellaneous costs are quite steep, but can be offset by applying for their Merit Scholarship (you can find details by calling their Admissions office), or private/federal loans. I'm sure that all graduates from JHU are leaving school with a fairly hefty loan balance, but they are out and potentially working after 13.5 months, rather than a 2 or 4 year program. There is a ton of savings there if you factor in the cost of borrowing living expenses for those extended years in longer programs.

As far as I've heard, Hopkins does not offer a loan forgiveness program if you work at the JH Hospital upon graduation, however if you intend to pursue graduate studies at JHU they do offer tuition reimbursement for the Master's portion if you work there part-time.

As always, there are trade-offs for private education, and a program at a highly valued and respected institution will definitely be costly. It is up to you to decide if you feel like it is a good value for your investment and what type of returns you expect to gain long-term.

Again, your best bet is to contact an Admissions Officer and Financial Aid associate, they will be best suited to answer any and all questions.

Good luck!

They offer regular, weekly tours and information sessions. During those tours and sessions youhave an opportunity to meet with admissions folks as well as have a sit down with someone from Financial Aid. Very worth your time if you can make it. It is a wonderful program, but I am also weighing out the investment, balanced with the cost of child care for 13 mos. vs 24 mos., et cet. There are many factors to consider. I would encourage you to go to the tour. They are listed on their web site and you RSVP online. very simple.

Hopkins is very generous with scholarships. Still, even after 30K in free money I left with 35K in student loans (one loan was used to pay for an apt, etc). Well worth it in my opinion. I had some of the best clinical experiences and I still constantly compare clinical situations here (FL) to those in Baltimore. As one poster alluded to their graduate tuition reimbursement is superb. One of my friends has had her MPH and MSN from JHU paid for fully by the hospital. Not too shabby IMHO.

FYI, I just read that JHU has upped the annual tuition reimbursement (if you are currently employed by JHU) to $15,000, from the previous $10,000. Sounds pretty good to me if I end up finishing the ABSN program and taking the mandatory one year of practice before beginning the ANP MSN program.