At FNU, we strive to make our high-quality education affordable and accessible to those providing care for rural and underserved populations. Along with affordable programs, FNU offers federal student loans and internal scholarships to assist students and families.
Graduate students, regardless of income, are eligible for up to $20,500 in the federal Unsubsidized loan per financial aid academic year. Situations that may prevent students from obtaining the $20,500 Unsubsidized loan include, but are not limited to:
- Being close to or exceeding the aggregate loan limit
- Currently being in default on a federal student loan
- Not being an eligible noncitizen or citizen of the United States
FINANCIAL AID SCHEDULE
Frontier Nursing University operates on a three-term academic year. If a student is eligible for, and chooses to borrow the maximum gross amount of $20,500 per academic year, the student will receive an estimated net amount of $6,761 in financial aid per term. Financial aid awards are renewed every three terms.
The Financial Aid Office requests loan disbursements from the Department of Education during week three of the term. Any residual funds (monies remaining after tuition and fees have been paid) will be sent to the student. Residual funds are processed during week four of the term.
QUESTIONS? CONTACT US
Student Loan Questions
Email: financialaid@frontier.edu
Phone: (859) 251-4700
NFLP Loan Questions
Director of Financial Aid: Kaleena Burnett
Email: Kaleena.Burnett@frontier.edu
Phone: (859) 251-4570
VA Benefits & Scholarship Questions
School Certifying Official: Michelle Beck
Email: vabenefits@frontier.edu or Michelle.Beck@frontier.edu
Phone: (859) 251-4715
Cohort Default Rate
A Cohort Default Rate (CDR) is the percentage of a school’s federal student loan borrowers who enter repayment during a specific federal fiscal year and default within the subsequent two to three years. On average, 71% of students at Frontier Nursing University participate in the federal student loan program. For Fiscal Year 22, Frontier Nursing University’s CDR is 0%. The national average CDR for Fiscal Year 22 is 0%.
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What types of financial aid does Frontier Nursing University offer?
To make high-quality education accessible, FNU offers federal student loans and internal scholarships to assist students and families. These options help support students dedicated to providing care for rural and underserved populations.
Frontier Tip: You can utilize financial aid and scholarships to effectively manage the cost of your advanced nursing education.
How much can I borrow through federal student loans at FNU?
Graduate students at FNU, regardless of their income level, are eligible for up to $20,500 in the federal unsubsidized loan per financial aid academic year.
Frontier Tip: If you are eligible for and choose to borrow the maximum gross amount ($20,500), you will receive an estimated net amount of $6,761 in financial aid per term.
What is the financial aid schedule at FNU?
Frontier Nursing University operates its financial aid schedule on a three-term academic year. Your financial aid awards are calculated and renewed every three terms.
Frontier Tip: Planning your budget around this three-term renewal cycle can help you accurately project your funding throughout your degree program.
When are financial aid funds disbursed at Frontier?
The Financial Aid Office requests loan disbursements from the Department of Education during week three of the term. Any residual funds remaining after tuition and fees are paid are sent directly to the student.
Frontier Tip: Residual funds can help cover additional educational or living expenses and should not be expected any sooner than week five of each term.
What might prevent me from obtaining a federal Unsubsidized loan?
You may be ineligible if you are not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, if you are currently in default on a student loan, or if you have reached the graduate aggregate loan limit.
Frontier Tip: Review your federal loan balance through your studentaid.gov account to determine the loan amount you’ve already borrowed.
Does Frontier Nursing University accept VA benefits?
Yes, FNU supports military students and accepts Veterans Affairs (VA) Educational Benefits. FNU provides a dedicated School Certifying Official specifically to handle VA benefits and scholarship inquiries.
Frontier Tip: Contact our School Certifying Official directly via email or phone to ensure your VA benefits are processed smoothly prior to enrollment.
Are Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP) loans supported at FNU?
Yes, FNU supports the Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP). Students with questions regarding this specific loan can work directly with FNU’s Director of Financial Aid.
Frontier Tip: If your long-term career goal involves becoming a nurse educator, reaching out to the Director of Financial Aid to discuss NFLP options is a highly strategic move.
Does FNU offer internal scholarships?
Yes. In addition to federal student loans, Frontier Nursing University offers internal scholarships to assist students and families with the cost of attendance.
Frontier Tip: FNU prioritizes making education affordable for those dedicated to our mission, so exploring our internal scholarship opportunities is highly recommended.
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