Paying for School

Tuition and Fees

The total educational cost for the 60-week program is approximately $24,000, which includes Elmira College and School of Nursing tuition as well as books, fees and other education expenses. If you choose to use residence facilities, room and board will cost approximately $13,000 for two years.

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Additional fees:

  • Elmira College requires a $150 fee prior to room assignment, which will be credited to room bill.
  • The School of Nursing requires a $150 deposit upon acceptance, which is applied to the tuition bill.
  • Travel and field trip expenses are additional.
  • Students must carry hospitalization insurance comparable to coverage available to Arnot Ogden Medical Center employees.

Loans and Scholarships

Candidates who qualify for admission and are eligible for the Scholarship Program, should apply for financial aid to defray educational expenses. To begin the process, qualified students should:

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Request a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) from the Nursing School, or a guidance counselor. Fill it out and return it to the address listed on the form. Use this guide (online tutorial) to help with the form:

Seven Easy Steps to the FAFSA: A Student’s Guide to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid »

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Consider all options. These include tuition deferral programs, scholarships and loans available through private and government resources. Our Financial Aid Officer can offer advice about several options including:

  • Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)
  • Veterans’ Benefits
  • Federal Vocational Rehabilitation Benefits
  • Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
  • Federal Pell Grants
  • Federal Family Educational Loans
  • Federal Perkins Student Loan Program
  • Federal College Work-Study Program

All requests are reviewed individually. Funding available for assistance may vary from year to year.

Available Scholarships

Thank you for your interest in scholarship opportunities for the Arnot Ogden Medical Center School of Nursing.

PROGRAM/SCHOLARSHIP

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

ELIGIBILITY

AMOUNT OF AWARDS

DEADLINE FOR APP/AWARDED

Gosden Scholarship Fund

Recruitment Committee selects qualifying student each January from the freshmen class

Semester II Student

$1000.00 credit for tuition and fees. The fund is restricted for tuition and school expenses.

  • January/Semester II freshmen student Selected by RAP Committee

Janet Case Renko Scholarship (School of Nursing or Dr. Earl D. Smith School of Radiology)

Application to System Director, Education School of Nursing or Director/Dr. Earl D. Smith School of Radiology

Semester II Student Essay/academic standing/financial need

$1000.00 credit for tuition and fees. The fund is restricted for tuition and school expenses

  • April 1st application deadline

  • Award monies will be awarded semester III /second year

Arnot Ogden Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship (School of Nursing or Dr. Earl D. Smith School of Radiology)

Application to Director of Auxiliary prior to commencing Senior year.

Semester II Student Demonstrated need and academic achievement

Maximum amount

$1,000.

  • April 1st application deadline

  • Auxiliary selects timing of award/usually over the summer

Laura Manzari Drake Stephenson Scholarship

Recruitment Committee selects qualifying student each May from the Semester II student. It is awarded in the senior year.

Semester II Student

academic standing/financial need

Maximum amount

$1,000.

  • April 1st – RAP selects recipient

  • Award monies will be awarded semester III/second year

  • 2022 will be last year of funding

AH Tuition Scholarship Fund (Policy and application provided at the end of school catalog)

Five (5) full-tuition scholarships will be awarded annually to eligible nursing students.

Incoming Freshman Student To be selected upon admission to the program

Tuition and fees

  • May 31st deadline with completed application packet

Arnot Ogden Alumni Assoc. Scholarship

Application to Alumni Assoc. by November 1st to be selected by Alumni. Recipient will be notified following next scheduled meeting.

Semester I, II, III students

To be determined annually

  • November 1st deadline

  • Award recipient/monies will be awarded by Alumni

Gulati Nursing Scholarship

Systems Director, Education/ School of Nursing

Semester I, II, III students Essay articulating the importance of good surgical nursing/academic standing/financial need

Maximum amount

$2,500.

  • November 1st application deadline

  • awarded to a freshmen or senior student

Virginia Hilfiger Nursing Scholarship

Systems Director, Education/ School of Nursing

Semester I, II, III students Essay: focus on the profession of nursing, personal passion for nursing & personal perceived strength in the role/ academic standing/financial

Maximum amount

$2,500.

  • November 1st application deadline

  • awarded to a freshmen or senior student

Curvish Surgical Nursing Scholarship

Application to Systems Director, Education/ School of Nursing

Semester III student High GPA and with a particular interest in surgical room nursing.

Maximum amount

$500.

  • November 1st application deadline

  • senior student recipient selected at next scheduled Recruitment meeting

Rosenheck-Dalora Nursing Scholarship

Systems Director, Education/ School of Nursing

Semester III student Good academic standing and demonstrated financial need

Maximum amount

$500

  • November 1st application deadline

  • senior student recipient selected at next scheduled Recruitment mtg

Margaret “Peggy” Holden Scholarship

Systems Director, Education/School of Nursing

Semester I student Academic standing, financial need, essay

Maximum amount

$500

  • November 1 application deadline

  • Freshman student

  • Family participate in selection

Reviewed/revised: by FA 6/13; 3/14; 9/14; 5/15; 9/15; 3/16; 9/16; 5/17; 11/17; 2/18; 3/18; 9/18; 10/18; 3/21, 1/22