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A D M I S S I O N S

Why choose Nursing at Penn?

• Top rated undergraduate & graduate nursing program

• First Ivy League institution offering three levels of nursing education

• Internationally renowned faculty

• International reputation for excellence in teaching and research

• Stimulating campus set in a historic city

• Diverse population of students from around the world

Financial consideration should not be a factor in determining whether or not a student attends the University of Pennsylvania. Every potential student is encouraged to fill out a financial aid package prior to the respective deadline. The University's Student Financial Services Office along with the School of Nursing Financial Aid Office are here to assist students in pursuing resources for assisting with college tuition. When applying for financial aid the student should be aware of the following:

• Financial aid awards are usually made up of grants and/or loans. To be eligible for financial aid you must meet a number of requirements. We will work with you to insure that you are aware of all the options available to you to finance your education.

• Demonstrating need: A student's financial need is the difference between the student's cost of attendance at the school and the amount the family can be expected to contribute to the student's education. Financial aid administrators determine the expected contribution by collecting information about the family's income and assets, and compare these figures with the family's expenses/indebtedness.

• Sources of Aid: The major student aid programs administered to help students meet the cost of post secondary education are grants that do not have to be repaid, loans that enable the students to borrow money to help meet educational costs - Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford (GSL), Federal Nursing, and Federal Work-Study (W/S) that provides part-time jobs.

While the University works to meet the financial need of all students, it may be beneficial for the student to pursue aid from outside sources. However, the student should take note and be aware to avoid search services and financial aid consultants which charge a fee for their services . These services are usually expensive and do not guarantee results. It is most beneficial for the student to spend time in the local library or on the internet to yield results. The following list of information divided by ethnic group will assist the student in obtaining financial resources:

Minority Scholarship & Financial Aid Information

Minority Nurse.com
http://www.minoritynurse.com/financial/scholarships.html

Scholarship News
http://www.free-4u.com/nursing.htm

American Association of University Women
http://www.aaug.org

Scholarship Resource Network Express
http://www.srnexpress.com/index.cfm

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