The HRSA nursing scholarship is available now. I just submitted my application although I'm probably a long shot.
How to Apply for a Scholarship
If you're interested in pursuing a career in healthcare, you may be eligible for a scholarship through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The HRSA Scholarship Program is designed to support students in various healthcare disciplines who are committed to serving underserved communities and helping to address the shortage of healthcare professionals in those areas.
HRSA offer scholarships to help pay for health professions' education.
All Scholarship awardees will provide a one-year service commitment for each year of scholarship support received.
The application cycle typically opens in late Winter or early Spring and closes in late Spring or early Summer, so be sure to check the website regularly for updates.
Scholarship requirements:
To be eligible for the HRSA Scholarship, you must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited program that leads to a degree in one of the following disciplines:
Nursing (including RN, ADN, BSN, and graduate-level nursing programs)
Nurse Practitioner
Certified Nurse-Midwife
You must also be a U.S. citizen, a national, or permanent resident.
Have no federal judgment liens and service commitment.
If you meet the eligibility criteria, you can apply for scholarship through the HRSA's online application system.
Scholarship award covers:
Tuition and Eligible Fees
A monthly stipend for living expenses
An annual other reasonable costs payment
If you have any questions about the program or the application process, the HRSA offers resources and support to help guide you through the process. Don't miss out on the opportunity to receive financial assistance while pursuing your dream of a career in healthcare and serving those in need.
I call HRSA yesterday (10/25) and was told "the packets are being mailed out as we speak" and that the money would be there sometime before Nov. 7th......
I really hope that is the truth and they don't run into more "unexpected delays". Even if we get the packets next week, it will take them until next semester to get the money to us for our tuition. Sorry I hate to complain bc it is a privilege to even be getting the tuition money back but dang do they have to take sooooooooooooo llllllllllllllooooooooooooooonnnnnnnnnnnngggggg?????
The entire scholarship amount including the educational expenses covered is taxable because it involves a service commitment. I believe, therefore, that we can still claim the lifetime learning or other applicable educational tax credit or deduction.
I'm in TN and received my welcome package today:yeah: Does anyone know if they take all the taxes out in one lump sum from our first payment or if they are taken out monthly?
I think it is ridiculous that HRSA will not pay for my summer session I required nursing courses because it ended before July 1, 2010. I am graduating December 2010 and I have to commit to 2 years of service for one semester of payment. The people who are making HRSA pay for their full year of tuition are very lucky, but I am still blessed to have the HRSA scholarship even though they get more out of me than I get out of them.
Does anyone know if the stipend counts against the cost of attendance? For the year the stipend equates to about $15,000. Add in the $1900 for the one time fee and tuition and my cost of attendance is maxed out. I would think the stipend counts as income and toward the $$ on my FAFSA next year rather than as award monies that the school counts.
Thats a good question. I was wondering the same thing. I am hoping that although the money is taxed it will not change the contribution amount in FAFSA. It shouldn't, should it???????? I just tried calling HRSA Red Team, and no one is in today to answer this question. I will try again next week.
Got my packet. I live in Washington. Still no money. The Stipend should not count against your COA. It is paid directly to you and does not go through the financial aid office.
I hope that is ture. But since one's "contribution" score in FAFSA is based upon one's tax return, how will it change my zero contribution if now there is the HRSA stipend money as earned income since it is taxed and has to be reported on a tax return. My loans are based around this "zero contribution standing" and I hope this money does not cause my additional funding to get decreased.
It is taxed as income since there is a contract of service (two years at a hospital) attached to it. So, it will be counted as income (this year) on your fasfa for next year... This is how I understand it and the only way that would be legal.
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I really hope that is the truth and they don't run into more "unexpected delays". Even if we get the packets next week, it will take them until next semester to get the money to us for our tuition. Sorry I hate to complain bc it is a privilege to even be getting the tuition money back but dang do they have to take sooooooooooooo llllllllllllllooooooooooooooonnnnnnnnnnnngggggg?????