Students
must apply for financial aid each academic year. Students who
completed a FAFSA from the previous school year may complete a
Renewal FAFSA. The Renewal FAFSA will have previously reported
information already filled in, only updated information is
required. Every student must demonstrate satisfactory academic
progress according to the School's Progression Policy, in order to
receive any financial aid awarded through the School. After a
student withdraws from the program, he/she may apply for
readmission. If the student is readmitted he/she also regains
eligibility for financial aid.
Financial resources that are currently available include:
1. Federal
Family Education Loan Program (FFEL)
Federal Stafford Loans, are low interest loans made to a student
by a lender (bank, credit union, or savings and loan association)
to assist the student in paying for his post-secondary education.
These loans are insured by the guarantee agency of the State and
reinsured by the Federal Government. Lenders may charge
origination fees on FFEL Loans (1-3 percent of loan(s)).
Prior to submission
of the Stafford Loan, PELL Grant eligibility and expected family
contribution must be determined by the U.S. Department of Education
via the FAFSA submission.
All federal loan monies will be distributed via multiple disbursements
as prescribed by the government.
Subsidized
loan limits for the dependent student are set @ $3,500 for
first-year students, and increase to $4,500 for second-year
students, to $5,500 for other undergraduates. Unsubsidized
loans are available to independent borrowers who demonstrate need
and to dependent/independent students who do not demonstrate
financial need as defined by the U.S. Department of Education.
The Unsubsidized loan limit for the independent student who
demonstrates need is $4.000. Effective July 1, 2008 dependent
students can borrow up to $2,000 in an unsubsidized loan if
financial aid need exists. Independent students and dependent
students whose parents cannot borrow a PLUS loan can borrow up to
$6,000 in an unsubsidized loan if financial aid need exists.
Loan repayments
begin six months following graduation or withdrawal. All student loan
borrowers are required by federal law to participate in both an
entrance and exit interview with the Coordinator, Student Affairs. Failure to do this
will result in denial of the release of the student’s transcripts.
2. PLUS Loans
– FFEL Plus Loans
Federal PLUS Loans - FFEL Plus Loans are limited to parent borrowers.
PLUS loans have a fixed interest rate of 8.5 percent. A PLUS loan may not exceed the student’s estimated cost
of attendance minus other financial aid awarded during that time.
The repayment period for PLUS loan borrowers begins on the date of the last disbursement
of the loan. Beginning July 1, 2008, parents may choose to defer
payments on PLUS loans until six months after the date the student
ceases to be enrolled at least half time. Accruing interest can
either be paid by the parent borrower monthly or quarterly, or be
capitalized quarterly.
3. PELL Grants
The Pell Grant is a federally assisted program. This grant
unlike a loan does not have to be repaid, providing the student
completes at least 60% of the designated semester/session. The
Pell Grant is intended to be the foundation upon which all other
forms of financial assistance can be built. Accordingly,
students desiring additional loans and/or grants are required to
first apply for funds from the Pell Grant. Pell Grants are
awarded on the basis of need and vary from $645 to $4,731.
Students apply for the Pell Grant by completing the FAFSA.
4. Veterans
Benefits (G.I. Bill)
A student who is a veteran is eligible for educational assistance
as determined by the Veterans Administration. Full information for such aid may be obtained
by contacting the local VA Representative or by calling
1-888-442-4551
5. Social
Security Education Benefits
Students who qualify for Social Security educational benefits should
make application at a local office of the Social Security Administration.
6. Pennsylvania
Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)
Grants – Grants are awarded to Pennsylvania residents on the
basis of financial need.
The FAFSA will be used as the application for a PHEAA state grant.
Students may contact PHEAA at www.pheaa.org.
7. Ohio Instructional
Grant (OIG) and Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG)
The Ohio Instructional Grant Program (OIG) is a financial aid program
designed to assist full-time
Ohio undergraduate students from low to moderate income families.
Awards are based on family income with consideration given to the
number of dependents in the family. Funds from this grant can only
be applied to tuition and fee charges. Annual Grant amounts range
from $174.00 to $5,466.00.
The Ohio
College Opportunity Grant (OCOG) provides need-based tuition
assistance to Ohio students from low to moderate income families.
The household income ceiling amount is higher in the OCOG program
thus allowing more families to receive this award. Awards are based
upon the EFC (Expected Family Contribution). The maximum award for
full-time enrollment is $4,992.00. Awards are available for both
three quarters-time and half time enrollment.
Students may
apply for OIG or OCOG benefits by completing the FAFSA. The deadline
for OIG or OCOG eligibility is October 1st each year.
8. The Ohio
Nurse Education Assistance Loan Program (NEALP)
The purpose of this program is to assist the State of Ohio in meeting
nurse shortages by providing financial assistance to Ohio nursing
students and to encourage these students to remain in Ohio as they
enter the nursing profession. Information on eligibility requirements
may be obtained in the Office of Student Affairs.
Students may apply for NEALP online at
http://www.regents.state.oh.us/sgs/nealphelp.htm. Students may
send inquires to
nealp-admin@regents.state.oh.us if they have additional
questions. Application deadlines for NEAP: June 1st for all new and
continuing nursing students who start programs in the Fall. Nov.
1st. for all new nursing students who will start new programs on or
after Jan. 1st.(Spring)
9. The Douglas
F. Naylor Scholarship Fund
The Naylor family provides scholarship funds to assist one junior
and one senior nursing student per year. The funds must be utilized
to meet direct educational expenses. Application, in writing, should
be made to the Director of the School of Nursing by July 1 of
each year.
10. Vocational
Rehabilitation Education Assistance
Students who qualify for vocational rehabilitation educational assistance
should make application at a local Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation
Office.
11. Trinity
Health System Auxiliary
This organization provides scholarship funds each year. The funds
are considered a loan until the student completes the program, at
which time they become a gift. If the student does not complete
the program, a repayment schedule will be arranged. Monies from
this fund are awarded to students who have successfully completed
at least one academic term (minimum 13 credits) at the School of Nursing.
Application, in writing, should be made to the Director of the
School of Nursing by July 1 of each year.
12 Robert
J. D’Anniballe, Sr. Scholarship
Robert D’Anniballe provides $1500 for three scholarships annually
for needy students at Trinity Health System School of Nursing. Preference
is given to 2nd and 3rd year students from Jefferson County. Application,
in writing, for this scholarship should be made to the Director
of the School of Nursing by July 1 of each year.
13. Project
BEST
Project BEST, a construction industry labor-management cooperation
committee, provides the School of Nursing $2,000.00 to be used as
scholarship monies for eligible
students. Employees, their spouses and their dependents of local
participating contractors and Building Trade Unions are eligible
to apply for these scholarships. The individual participating educational
institution determines who will actually receive the award. The
Scholarship is to be used solely for educational expenses such as
tuition, fees and books. The scholarship
monies are funded by joint contributions between contractors and
construction trade unions. Applications may be obtained at the Office
of Student Affairs.
14.
Frank I. and Bessie C. Blackburn Scholarship
In memory of Frank I. and Bessie C. Blackburn, this scholarship was
established to help young people from the Ohio Valley obtain a
quality nursing education. Eligibility for this scholarship is
based on academic quality and financial need of students.
Recipients must maintain a 2.75 G.P.A. to remain eligible for
renewal of this scholarship. Graduates of Steubenville High
School and Steubenville Catholic Central will be given first
consideration for these Scholarship funds. Application in
writing, for this scholarship should be made to the Director of the
School of Nursing by July 1 each year.
15.
Trinity School of Nursing Tuition Forgiveness Scholarship/Loan
Program.
Trinity Health System provides a specified number of tuition
forgiveness scholarship/loans to Trinity Health System School of
Nursing to eligible full-time employees and members of their
immediate family. Such scholarship/loans will provide for the
forgiveness of the School of Nursing Tuition costs in return for the
recipient working for Trinity East/West or other subsidiary of Trinity Health System for a minimum of three (3) years
on a full-time basis immediately following graduation and
licensure. Specific eligibility requirements can be located in the
Health Systems Meditech Library under "Benefits".
Tuition Forgiveness Scholarship/Loan Applications are available from
the Human Resources Office and must be completed and returned no
later than May 31 of each year for the academic
program commencing in the Fall of that same year. All applicants
must meet the current pre-admission/progression requirements as
outlined on this Website. All applicants to the School must be
a first time, first year student or a first year LPN to RN Advanced
Placement Student for the purposes of this scholarship/loan.
16.
Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Training Provider
Trinity Health System School of Nursing is an Eligible Training
Provider for Registered Nursing under the State of Ohio's Workforce
Investment Act (WIA) Program.
17. Dr.
Ruksha Memorial Scholarship
In memory and honor of Dr. Paul Ruksha, two $250.00 scholarships
have been established to assist two Senior level Nursing Students
fund their final level of the program and or graduation expenses.
application, in writing, should be made to the Director of the
School of Nursing by July 1st. of each year.
18. Frances Agnes Yanovjak
Nursing Scholarship A perpetual Nursing Scholarship has
been established in the name of Frances Agnes Yanovjak at the
Trinity Hospital School of Nursing in Steubenville, Ohio.
Frances was a 1962 graduate of Madonna High School in Weirton, West
Virginia. She completed in 1965 her Registered Nurse (RN) training
and certification at the Ohio Valley Hospital School of Nursing, now
named the Trinity Health System School of Nursing.
The criteria for this annual
scholarship is first a recent graduate of Madonna High School
attending the Trinity School of Nursing and if there are no Madonna
applicants, an incoming student at Trinity having financial need and
chosen by the Trinity School of Nursing will be honored.
Application, in writing, should be made to the Director of the
School of Nursing by July 1 of each year.
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