Needs-Based Aid

Steps to Follow to be Considered for Financial Aid

1. File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after January 1. The preferred deadline for completion of the FAFSA is February 15. While no penalty will be assessed for filing after that date, it is extremely important to file as soon as possible in order to insure that funds will be available to you on the first day of the term. Emory's FAFSA school code is 001564. Click here to file on-line.
    
2. Complete the College Scholarship Service (CSS) PROFILE registration form. The preferred deadline for completion of the PROFILE is February 15. While no penalty will be assessed for filing after that date, it is extremely important to file as soon as possible in order to insure that funds will be available to you on the first day of the term. Emory's CSS code is 5187. Click here to file on-line.
    
3. Submit signed copies of your U.S. income tax return, schedules, and W-2 forms. These documents must be on file in Emory's Office of Financial Aid no later than March 15.

Office of Financial Aid
Emory Univeristy
200 Dowman Drive, Suite 300
Atlanta, GA 30322
(404) 727-6039

Melissa Waters (Last names starting with A-K)
404.727.6039

Jennifer Lyles (Last names starting with L-Z)
404.727.6039

Eligibility Requirements to Receive Financial Aid

1.      Students must be admitted to a degree program in Emory University’s Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing.

2.      Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents to receive federal or state financial assistance.

3.      Students must enroll at least half-time (6 semester hours) to be considered for federal need-based aid. Aid will be prorated or cancelled for students attending less than full-time (12 semester hours).

4.      Students must enroll full-time (12 semester hours) in order to be considered for and retain School of Nursing scholarships and grants.

After completing the steps to apply for need-based financial aid, if admitted, you will be packaged for financial aid.  Below you will find the various items you could be awarded in need-based aid.  All information below is subject to change by the US Department of Education at any time.

Loan and Grant Programs

Federal Subsidized Stafford Loans are awarded to undergraduate and graduate students who have demonstrated financial need.  These subsidized loans have an annual variable interest rate capped at 8.25%.  The Federal government will pay the interest on the loan and the student will not need to begin repaying it as long as he/she is enrolled at least half-time.  Repayment begins six months after a student drops below half time enrollment, withdraws, or graduates.  The maximum subsidized loan amount is $8,500 for each year of graduate study and $5,500 for each year of undergraduate study. 

Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loans are awarded to undergraduate and graduate students without regard to financial need.  These loans have an annual variable interest rate capped at 8.25%.  The interest on the loan is defferred and no payment is due as long as the student is enrolled at least half-time. However, the interest is added onto the principal balance of the loan and the student is ultimately responsible for the interest payment.   Repayment on the loan and accrued interest begins six months after you drop below half time enrollment, withdraw, or graduate.  The maximum unsubsidized loan is $18,500 for each year of graduate study and $10,500 for each year of undergraduate study.

Federal Perkins Loans and Nursing Student Loans are awarded to undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate exceptional financial need.  These loans carry a fixed 5% interest rate.  While in school at least half time, no interest accrues on the loan and no payments are due.  Repayment begins nine months after you drop below half time enrollment, withdraw, or graduate.

Federal Pell Grants are awarded to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor’s or professional degree and who have demonstrated financial need.

Nursing School Grants are awarded to undergraduate and graduate students who have demonstrated financial need.

Georgia Tuition Equalization Grants are awarded to full-time undergraduate students who are legal residents of Georgia.  The application can be downloaded at www.gacollege411.org.
HOPE Scholarships may be awarded to full-time undergraduate students who graduated from a Georgia high school and maintained a 3.0 cumulative GPA. Students with prior bachelor’s degrees do not qualify for the HOPE Scholarship.