A federal Nursing Student Loan (NSL) is available to students who:

  • have filed the FAFSA;
  • demonstrate financial need;
  • and are accepted to the third or fourth year of Augustana's traditional or accelerated nursing program;
  • or are accepted to the Master of Science in nursing (MSN) program.

Students who are awarded a nursing loan will need to complete:

  • verification of your current FAFSA. A letter with details will be sent to your home address.
  • an entrance counseling form.*
  • a master promissory note.*

* These must be completed in the Office of Financial Aid prior to your classes starting.

What are the terms of the Nursing Loan?

  • Interest free while in school and for nine months after graduation
  • Five percent fixed interest rate
  • Must sign master promissory note & disclosures annually
  • Repayment required (no opportunities for loan forgiveness) to UNISA