Students are charged for medical insurance unless they can prove current coverage. Coverage must be with major medical insurance at levels required by OHSU. Students must complete a waiver from the Student Health Services Office each academic year to have this charge waived from their final bill. View the OHSU online fee book for more information or call the Office of Financial Aid at 503-494-7800.

For information on the Oregon Residency policy please refer to the OHSU Policy Manual, Policy 02-10-010.

Applicants who live in one of the following counties may be eligible for in-state tuition. Read the residency policy for specific requirements. Eligibility for in-state tuition is subject to the same criteria used for determining Oregon residency.  Eligible students must notify the Registrar's Office by the first day of the academic term.  Tuition for terms before the date the student notifies the Registrar's Office will be at the non-resident rate.

Residents living in the following counties may qualify for in-state tuition:

• California State Counties: Del Norte, Siskiyou, and Modoc
• Idaho State Counties: Nez Perce, Idaho, Adams, Washington, Payette, Canyon, and Owyhee
• Nevada State Counties: Washoe and Humboldt
• Washington State Counties: Pacific, Wahkiakum, Cowlitz, Clark, Skamania, Klickitat, Benton, Walla Walla, Columbia, Garfield, and Asotin

Fill out the border county resident form

Please note that the nonresident portion of tuition is waived for post-masters and post-Baccalaureate Ph.D., post-master DNP, and post-Baccalaureate DNP students from states participating in the Western Regional Graduate Program of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education. Those states include: 

• Alaska
• Arizona
• California
• Colorado
• the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
• Hawaii
• Idaho
• Montana
• Nevada
• New Mexico
• North Dakota
• South Dakota
• Utah
• Washington
• Wyoming

Eligible students must notify the Registrar's Office by the first day of the academic term. Tuition for terms before the date the student tells the Registrar's Office will be charged at the nonresident rate. For more information on this opportunity, please see the WRGP website or contact the Office of Admissions.

WRGP/WICH form

For current and new students

SON Institutional Scholarship Application

Through donor giving, the School of Nursing offers institutional scholarships to nursing students who meet various academic, financial, diverse, regional, and program criteria. All incoming and current students can submit a completed OHSU SON scholarship application and the FAFSA application each year to be considered for these internal SoN awards.

Priority deadline: March 1, 2023
Application link: SON Institutional Scholarship Application

Street Nursing Team Scholarship 2024

The Street Nursing Team scholarship is a grant established to develop street nursing scholars who will help shape a workforce sensitive and responsive to the complexities of homelessness thereby improving health care delivery and health outcomes for people experiencing homelessness.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must have experience or a strong interest in working with people experiencing homelessness and be enrolled in the Ashland Accelerated BS in Nursing Program.

Scholarship recipients of this award will receive disbursements starting winter 2024. Please note that the scholarship disbursement will be applied directly to recipients tuition balance for the winter 2024, spring 2024, and summer 2024 term once your financial aid has been exhausted.

Application Deadline: December 1, 2023
Application Link: Street Nursing Team Scholarship 2024

Scholars for a Healthy Oregon (SHOI)

Designed for students matriculating into the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in: Adult-Gerontology/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Anesthesia, Nurse Midwifery, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. SHOI provides full tuition and applicable fees for students who agree to practice as a healthcare practitioner in a rural or underserved community in Oregon for a minimum of one year longer than the total years of funding received.

Deadline: Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis
Application link: SHOI Application

Oregon Nursing Education Academy Scholarship 2023-2024

The purpose of Oregon Nursing Education Academy is to recruit, retain, and educate nurses in Oregon and in Health and Human Services Region 10 (Washington, Idaho, Alaska) to serve as clinical nurse faculty and preceptors to increase the nursing workforce and improve health equity. This scholarship is for Masters of Nursing Education students only. Please click on the application to view additional eligibility requirements.

Application: closed 

OHSU 30-30-30 Workforce Initiative

The OHSU OCNE Community College Faculty Scholars for OHSU 3030 workforce initiative provides funding to educate nurses committed to working as clinical nurse faculty and increase the nursing workforce. To be eligible for this funding, you must:

• Be in your first or second year of the Masters in Nursing Education program
• Be nominated by the Director of an OCNE Partner Community College
• Be a full-time faculty member at a nominating OCNE Partner Community College
• Be an Oregon resident eligible for in-state tuition
• Sign the OCNE Nurse Faculty Scholars for OHSU 30-30-30 workforce initiative funding and service agreement for the Masters in Nursing Education.

Application closed

ANEW

The Health Equity Grant is a grant established to provide funding to increase the number and diversity of Family Nurse Practitioner students, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner students and Nurse-Midwifery students who are committed to working with rural, urban and tribal underserved populations in Oregon.

Students can be in their first, second or third year of the D.N.P. program. Scholarships will be awarded to 21 students for $21,700 annually. Students who are awarded will receive the funding for the time remaining in their program, up to three years. Students do not need to re-apply once awarded.

Deadline: Application closed

OHSU Nurse Faculty Scholarship

The OHSU Nurse Faculty Scholars for OHSU 3030 workforce initiative provides funding to educate nurses who are committed to working as clinical nurse faculty, and to increase the nursing workforce.

To be eligible, you must meet the following criteria:

• Be in your first or second year of the Master's in Nursing Education program
• Be nominated by the Campus Associate Dean or the Undergraduate Portland Assistant Dean
• Be a full-time faculty member at OHSU
• Be a resident of Oregon and therefore eligible for Oregon in-state tuition
• Sign the OHSU Nurse Faculty Scholars for OHSU 30-30-30 Workforce initiative funding and Service Agreement for the Master's in Nursing in Nursing Education workforce initiative
• Be and remain in good academic standing

Application closed

MatCare

The Advancing Nurse-Midwifery Education to Improve Maternal and Rural Underserved Healthcare (RUSH) Grant is a grant that provides financial support for nurse-midwifery students. This financial support is critical to help diversify the nurse-midwifery workforce and is intended for nurse-midwifery students who are committed to working with rural and/or underserved communities after graduation.

Students can be in their first, second or third year of the D.N.P. program. Scholarships will be awarded to 18 students for $34,304 annually, along with a stipend to offset living expenses. Students who are awarded will receive the funding for the time remaining in their program, up to three years. Students do not need to re-apply once awarded.

Deadline: Application closed

The Michaelson Gerontological Nursing Scholarship

The goal of this scholarship is to prepare advanced practice nurse educators with the enhanced knowledge needed to address the complex health care needs of older adults. This scholarship supports students in the second year of the Master of Nursing programs at OHSU School of Nursing who are committed to the health and health care needs of older adults. Up to $3000 will be awarded to accepted applicants.

Application closed

The Hearst Endowed Scholarship

The goal of the Hearst Endowed Scholarship is to support clinical scholarship and prepare advanced practice nursing students for the complex care needs of older persons. This scholarship provides funding for students enrolled in Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs at OHSU's School of Nursing who are in the program's final year and whose focus is on gerontological advanced practice nursing. Up to $15,000 will be awarded to accepted applicants.

Application closed

Carol Howe Scholarship in Nurse-Midwifery

Carol Howe, DNSc, CNM, FACNM developed the first nurse-midwifery education program and faculty practice in Oregon. Dr. Howe is an advocate who has advanced nurse-midwifery locally, and nationally, creating a legacy of highly trained and skilled clinicians in her field. This scholarship supports nurse-midwifery student education and practice, enabling students to continue Dr. Howe's legacy.

Application link: closed

School of Nursing Ph.D. Student Scholarship

All applicants to the Ph.D. program will be given full consideration for an award to cover their tuition, fees, and a monthly stipend for the first four years of the program. 

Ph.D. applicants will automatically be considered.

Harding Loan

Requirements: For current students needing additional assistance not provided by financial aid. These loans carry a 5% fixed interest rate which begins at the time of the loan. The loans come due three months after graduation. Only available to students who are not fully funded through financial aid. The loan amount is $850 per term.

Deadline: Rolling
Application link: Harding Loan Application

Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP)

Designed to prepare qualified nurse educators to fill faculty vacancies and increase the number of nurses entering the workforce by supporting Schools of Nursing that prepare graduates to serve as faculty. Eligible students at OHSU SON include those in the Ph.D., D.N.P., and M.N.E. programs. OHSU makes loans available to students enrolled in these programs and requires students to complete specific nursing education courses as part of their program. Following graduation, the NFLP offers partial loan cancellation (up to 85%) for graduates who serve as full-time faculty at an accredited SON. 

In addition, beginning in fall 2020, students in DNP programs participating in the program will receive loan forgiveness following graduation by becoming employed in their specialty and agreeing to serve as a full-time preceptor (for one student per term) in partnership with OHSU SON or another accredited school of nursing.

Financial Aid will email eligible students regarding when and how to apply.

Primary Care Loan Forgiveness (PCLF)

The PCLF was designed to meet workforce needs in rural Oregon for primary care providers. PCLF participants are eligible for forgivable loans for tuition and fees only, in exchange for a service obligation to an approved rural Oregon practice site. 

Application link: PCLF application
Application deadline: January 5, 2024

Emergency Loan

 For undergraduate students only. Offers 0% interest rate.

Deadline: Rolling
Application information: Contact the Financial Aid office at 503-494-7800 or finaid@ohsu.edu

Evalee C. Schwarz charitable trust for education loan

Interest-free loan for undergraduate or graduate students with exceptional academic performance and signification financial need. The amount given is between 5,000-$15,000.

Deadline: TBD
Application link: Evalee C. Schwarz charitable trust Application

Federal Loan Forgiveness

For current students needing additional assistance not provided by financial aid. These loans carry a 5% fixed interest rate which begins at the time of the loan. The loans come due three months after graduation. Only available to students who are not fully funded through financial aid. Amount: cost of eligible loans minus 120 monthly payments.

Deadline: TBD
Application link: Federal Loan Forgiveness Application

Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program

In exchange for a two-year service commitment, participants receive 60% of their total nursing education loan balance. Amount: 60% of nursing education loan balance.

Deadline: Check the website for the most up-to-date deadline information
Application link: Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program Application

Faculty Loan Repayment Program

Individuals selected to participate agree to serve on the faculty of an accredited health professions college or university for two years. The government pays up to $40,000 of the participant's student loans and provides funds to offset the tax burden. Award amount: up to $40,000 towards nursing loan repayment.

Deadline: Check the website for the most up-to-date deadline information
Application link: Faculty Loan Repayment Program Application

National Health Service Corps

Minimum of two-year full-time commitment to work at an NHSC-approved site. Amount: up to $170,000 loan repayment.

Deadline: Check the website for the most up-to-date deadline information
Application link: National Health Service Corps Application

Loan Repayment

Loan repayment programs offer tax-free funds for qualified health care providers working in approved disciplines at eligible practice sites, in exchange for a service obligation.

Various loan repayment opportunities through the Oregon office of rural health.
Application link: Loan Repayment Information

Federal Financial Aid

All students are encouraged to complete the free application for Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA) as part of applying for institutional scholarships and grant awards.  Review more information on the FAFSA website.

Educational grants are provided by many non-profit and governmental organizations to provide financial support for students in key populations critical to providing primary care in crucial regions or with targeted populations. These funds are available on a limited basis and may have specific qualifications or requirements that recipients must comply with to be eligible. Please see the following list below for the current educational grants that are available to students.

NINR Graduate Partnership Training Program in Biobehavioral Research

Students must be accepted by both the NIH and the OHSU School of Nursing. Funding amount is for tuition, fees, stipend and travel.

Application closed 

The Rural Health Track

The Rural Health Track is a rural practice-focused option within the OHSU School of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice Program. It is designed to prepare expert rural advanced practice nurses and leaders needed to improve the health and health care outcomes of rural communities.

Application closed

We encourage you to apply for external scholarships for additional funding opportunities. External funding is not provided by OHSU but through private or public organizations, state, and federally-funded scholarships or grants. The following are some additional scholarship search engines that may help you find additional funding opportunities:

HRSA
College Board
Fast Web
Discover Nursing-Johnson & Johnson
Oregon Student Aid
AACN financial aid information 
Oregon nurses foundation scholarships

Alliance of Black Nurses Association of Oregon

The ABNAO of Oregon is a proud National Black Nurses Association chapter. They offer several funding opportunities for undergraduate and graduate nursing students. 

Deadline: Check the website for the most up-to-date deadline information
Application link: America Assembly for Men in Nursing Application 

American Association of Colleges of Nursing

For Nursing students enrolled in a baccalaureate, master's, or doctoral degree program the AACN offers several scholarship opportunities. 

Deadline: Check the website for the most up-to-date deadline information
Application link: AACN Scholarship Information

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Foundation

Master’s or doctoral students in nursing. Must be an AANP member. Several funding opportunities are available. 

Deadline: Check the website for the most up-to-date deadline information
Application link: AANP Foundation Application

America Assembly for Men in Nursing

For pre-licensure male undergraduate students. The scholarship amount of $1,000 -$5,000.

Deadline: Check the website for the most up-to-date deadline information
Application link: America Assembly for Men in Nursing Application 

Army Nurse Corps Association

Nursing students (all levels) who have, or plan to serve, with the US Army and are not already funded by the US Army. Also eligible are students whose parents, spouses, or children have done in the US Army—scholarship award amount of $3,000.

Deadline: Check the website for the most up-to-date deadline information
Application link: Army Nurse Corps Association Application

Back to School Scholarship Program

Enrolled in an RN to BS (or must hold ADN), MN, DNP, or PhD program. The scholarship award amount of $2,500.

Deadline: Check the website for the most up-to-date deadline information
Application link: Back to School Scholarship Program Application

Barbara Rhomberg Excellence in Nursing Scholarship

For students enrolled in full-time undergraduate nursing programs, non-traditional. Scholarship award amount of $1,000.

Deadline: Check the website for the most up-to-date deadline information
Application link: Barbara Rhomberg Excellence in Nursing Scholarship Application 

Caring Scholar Scholarship

University students attending an accredited U.S. college or university who care for aging relatives. The scholarship award amount of $1,500.

Deadline: Check the website for the most up-to-date deadline information
Application link: Caring Scholar Scholarship Application

Diversity Nursing Scholarship

Register for a job seeker account with diversity nursing, must be enrolled in an accredited SON, and must be a U.S. citizen. The scholarship award amount of $5,000.

Deadline: Check the website for the most up-to-date deadline information
Application link: Diversity Nursing Scholarship Application

F.A. David Nursing Undergraduate Scholarship

F.A. Davis is delighted to offer two nursing scholarships for the amount of $1,500 will be awarded to one undergraduate nursing student and to one graduate nursing student who is studying in the US or Canada.

Deadline: Check the website for the most up-to-date deadline information
Application link: F.A. David Nursing Undergraduate Scholarship Application

Ford Scholars Program

Need-based scholarship for Oregon residents (or Siskiyou County). For graduating high school seniors and the equivalent seeking a bachelor’s degree (up to $40,000/year).

Deadline: Check the website for the most up-to-date deadline information
Application link: Ford Scholars Program Application

Ford Opportunity Program

Ford Opportunity Program: Need-based scholarship for Oregon residents (or Siskiyou County) For parents of any age, especially encouraging single parents and adult learners over 25 seeking a full-time associate or bachelor’s degree. We combined the Opportunity with the ReStart program (up to $40,000/year).

Deadline: Check the website for the most up-to-date deadline information
Application link: Ford Opportunity Program Application

Ford Transfers program

Need-based scholarship for Oregon residents (or Siskiyou County). For community college students ready to transfer as a junior to a 4-year college in the fall (up to $40,000/year).

Deadline: Check the website for the most up-to-date deadline information
Application link: Ford Transfers Application

Geriatric Nursing

Several Scholarship opportunities are listed by Geriatric nursing.org. Please view the scholarship page.

Deadline: Check the website for the most up-to-date deadline information
Application link: Geriatric Nursing Scholarship opportunities

Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber

Applicant must be of Hispanic ancestry, residing in Oregon or Clark County, WA. Open to undergraduate and graduate students with at least a 3.0 GPA. The scholarship award amount of $1,000 to $5,000.

Deadline: Check the website for the most up-to-date deadline information
Application link: Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber Application

Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association Education Scholarship

Must be a member of HPNA providing end-of-life care and completed at least one term of nursing school. Open to undergraduate and graduate students.

Deadline: Check the website for the most up-to-date deadline information
Application link: Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association Education Scholarship Application  

HRSA Nursing Scholarship Program

Students enrolled at the BS or MN level who agree to work for at least two years after graduation at a facility with a critical shortage of nurses. Preference is given to students with zero EFC, as their FAFSA indicates. The scholarship award covers the total cost of attendance plus a stipend.  

Deadline: Check the website for the most up-to-date deadline information
Application link: HRSA Nursing Scholarship Program Application

Leo Adler Scholarship

Students must be North Powder High School graduates or have graduated from a high school in Baker County, Oregon. Must be enrolled full-time with a minimum of 2.0 GPA.

Deadline: Check the website for the most up-to-date deadline information
Application link: Leo Adler Scholarship Application

Minority Nurse Scholarship Program

For 3rd or 4th year in an undergraduate nursing program or any stage in the Accelerated BS nursing program, racial or ethnic minority, a minimum of 3.0 GPA. Scholarship awards amount to $3,000 to $5,000.

Deadline: Check the website for the most up to date deadline information
Application link: Minority Nurse Scholarship Program Application

National American Arab Nurses Association Scholarship

Member of NAANA and enrolled in a nursing program (BS, RN-BS, or Master's) with at least a 3.5 GPA—scholarship award of $500 to $1,000.

Deadline: Check the website for the most up-to-date deadline information
Application link: National American Arab Nurses Association Scholarship Application 

National Association of Hispanic Nurses

Applicants must be NAHN members for at least six months before the submission deadline. The scholarship award amount of $1,000 to $5,000.

Deadline: Check the website for the most up-to-date deadline information
Application link: National Association of Hispanic Nurses Application

National Black Nurses Association Scholarships

Undergraduate students enrolled in a nursing program with at least one year remaining. Applicants must be members of the NBNA and their local chapter. The scholarship award amount of $1,000 to $6,000.

Deadline: Check the website for the most up-to-date deadline information
Application link: National Black Nurses Association Scholarships Application 

National League Nursing (NLN)-Foundation Faculty Scholarship Award

Candidates must be NLN members through individual dues or their employer schools' NLN membership. The scholarship award amount of $8,000.

Deadline: Check the website for the most up-to-date deadline information
Application link: NLN Application 

National Student Nurses Association Foundation Scholarship

Available to undergraduate and RN-BS students taking at least six credits per term. Applicants must be involved in student nursing organizations and community health activities and have documented academic success and financial need. There is a $10 fee for this application. The scholarship award amount of $1,000 to $7,000.

Deadline: Check the website for the most up-to-date deadline information
Application link: National Student Nurses Association Foundation Scholarship Application

Nurses Education Funds, Inc.

It is restricted to Master’s and Doctoral students who have completed at least one term of study. There is a $20 fee for this scholarship.

Deadline: Check the website for the most up-to-date deadline information
Application link: Nurses Education Funds, Inc. Application

Oregon Nurses Foundation - Centennial Education Scholarship

For students accepted into or currently enrolled in an undergraduate nursing program within Oregon. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0. The scholarship award amount of $1,000.

Deadline: Check the website for the most up-to-date deadline information
Application link: Oregon Nurses Foundation - Centennial Education Scholarship Application

Point Foundation

Point Foundation empowers promising LGBTQ students to achieve their full academic and leadership potential to impact society significantly. Point promotes change through education, mentorship, leadership development and community service training and provides scholars with the financial ability of higher educational institutions nationwide.

Deadline: Check the website for the most up-to-date deadline information
Application link: Point Foundation Application

Senior Care Scholarship

'A Place For Mom' senior care innovation scholarship. The scholarship award amount of $1,000.

Deadline: Check the website for the most up-to-date deadline information
Application link: Senior Care Scholarship Application 

Southern Oregon Latino Scholarship Fund

Must be a resident of Jackson, Josephine, or Klamath counties and be of Latino heritage, seeking a first academic degree, minimum GPA of 3.0.

Deadline: Check the website for the most up-to-date deadline information
Application link: Southern Oregon Latino Scholarship Fund Application

William G. and Ruth T. Evans Nursing Scholarship

Students enrolled in the nursing program at the OHSU Ashland Campus who intend to work in the Rogue Valley (Southern Oregon) after graduation.

Deadline: Check the website for the most up-to-date deadline information
Application link: William G. and Ruth T. Evans Nursing Scholarship Application