Specialized Aid for Nursing Students

There are a variety of scholarship, grant and loans process that specifically cater to nursing students. Take a minute to review some additional aid sources that may be helpful to you.

Nurse Faculty Loan Program ("NFLP")

The Nurse Faculty Loan Program ("NFLP") is low-interest Federal loan forgiveness program offered by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services: Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for MSN and doctoral degrees. For eligibility requirements and application information, please contact Heather Bright in the UTHealth Financial Aid office at 713.500.3866.

External Support Opportunities

The School of Nursing encourages student to explore opportunities within the school, but also funding opportunities external to UTHealth such as national organizations, philanthropic societies, and state or federal governments.

• American Association of Colleges in Nursing (AACN)

• Health Resources and Services Administration

• National Health Service Corps

• American Association of Nurse Practitioners

• National Student Nurses Association

• Robert Wood Johnson Foundation