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.
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:
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 »
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. |
|
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 |
|
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. |
|
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. |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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. |
|
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. |
|
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. |
|
Rosenheck-Dalora Nursing Scholarship |
Systems Director, Education/ School of Nursing |
Semester III student Good academic standing and demonstrated financial need |
Maximum amount $500 |
|
Margaret “Peggy” Holden Scholarship |
Systems Director, Education/School of Nursing |
Semester I student Academic standing, financial need, essay |
Maximum amount $500 |
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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
How to Apply
Download the Catalog and Application