Scholarships and Loans

Iowa Nurses Foundation Scholarships
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Iowa Student Loan
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The Iowa Student Loan not-for profit secondary market for student loans administer the state monies that are available in the state of Iowa. For information visit their

Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program (NELRP)
Call 1-866-813-3753
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All NELRP participants must enter into a contract agreeing to provide full-time service at an approved Critical Shortage Facility (CSF) for two years. In return, the NELRP will pay 30 percent of the participant's total qualifying loan balance each year (total of 60 percent). A participant may be eligible to amend his/her two-year NELRP Contract to serve for a third (optional) year at a CSF. If a participant works full-time for a third year in a CSF, the NELRP will pay an additional 25 percent of the participant's original qualifying loan balance.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Scholarship Program
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In exchange for at least two years service at a health care facility with a critical shortage of nurses, the Nursing Scholarship Program pays for tuition, required fees other reasonable costs, including required books, clinical supplies, laboratory expenses, etc. monthly stipend.

Iowa College Aid Commission established May 2002.
Web site Below
Nursing Education Loan Forgiveness Program -- Applications now available.

Financial Resources for Nursing Education

Iowa College Aid Commission

Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program

U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Nursing Scholarship Program

NursingWorld's Info for Nursing Students

Iowa Nurses Foundation Scholarships