Financial concerns don’t have to stand in the way of nursing school dreams for Florida residents considering 100% online classes at Jacksonville University.

The U.S. News & World Report-ranked university not only offers a CCNE-accredited RN to BSN program with 100% online courses, it also provides access to needs-based grants that lessen financial burdens for incoming students. To offset educational expenses, Jacksonville University students are eligible to apply for the Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG) and the Florida Resident Access Grant (FRAG) programs.

“Our goal is to reduce the barriers that often prevent students from enrolling in degree programs,” explained Carla Fry, Director for the RN to BSN completion programs at Jacksonville University. “While our online program eliminates obstacles such as class scheduling and commuting, the FSAG and FRAG programs, in addition to our RN to BSN scholarship, help overcome the financial burdens that make pursuing higher education difficult for some.”

Success coaches are also available throughout a student’s educational experience to ensure successful completion of the RN to BSN program.

“Regardless of financial situation, our program representatives are here to walk students through the entire process to help them find the right grant, loan or scholarship to fit their circumstance,” Fry said. “They also help students file the correct forms, get enrolled in classes and much more. It’s our honor to help every student achieve educational success. The first step in the process is helping to remove the barriers that might stand in their way.”

Need-Based Grants Open Doors for Opportunity

Jacksonville University nursing students with demonstrated financial need can apply for these two grant programs offered by the state of Florida:

• Florida Student Assistance Grant Program – To be eligible for this grant, students must be enrolled in an eligible Florida university or college, like Jacksonville University, at least part-time and must maintain a 2.0 grade point average. The maximum annual award amount is $2,610. This grant is renewable.
• Florida Resident Access Grant Program – This grant is available for Florida residents seeking their first bachelor’s level degree who are enrolled in classes full-time. The minimum GPA requirement is a cumulative 2.0. Students who receive this grant are eligible for up to $2,500 annually.

In addition to grants, Jacksonville University students are eligible to apply for a scholarship created specifically for online RN to BSN students. To find out how you can advance your nursing career, or to request an application, call 855-300-1472.

About Jacksonville University
Recognized as one of the nation's foremost teaching institutions, Jacksonville University (JU) was founded over 80 years ago and has more than 20,000 alumni. JU has provided high-quality education for nurses through its online RN to BSN degree program – one of the largest in the country – for over 10 years. To meet the needs of those seeking the advanced opportunities of a postgraduate education, JU also offers a convenient online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree. JU is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and is repeatedly named as one of America's best colleges by U.S. News & World Report. The School of Nursing holds accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

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