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Financial Aid for St. Margaret Nursing School Students

Paying for Nursing School

At UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing, we provide quality nurse training at an affordable price. We have financial aid professionals who can help you build an aid package that will best fit your situation. We strongly urge all nursing students to apply for financial aid.

To view detailed cost breakdowns, visit the UPMC Schools of Nursing Tuition, Fees & Cost of Attendance page.

To calculate the estimated cost to attend UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing using our net price calculator.

First Step: Apply for Financial Aid

The first step in applying for aid is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Be sure to add the St. Margaret Nursing School code: 006551.

The FAFSA helps decide your financial need based on factors such as:

  • Income
  • Assets
  • Debts
  • Family size
  • Number of family members in college

Without a completed FAFSA, you won't be eligible for federal financial aid like federal loans and Pell Grants.

What types of aid do you accept at the St. Margaret School of Nursing?

Many sources of aid are available for students enrolled at St. Margaret School of Nursing, such as:

  • Federal Stafford Loans
  • Federal Pell Grant
  • Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) Grant
  • Veteran's Administration Benefits
    • Veteran's Benefits and Transition Act of 2018
  • Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Assistance
  • Private Grants and Scholarships
    • The Pittsburgh Foundation Scholarship
    • Nightingale Awards of Pennsylvania Scholarship
  • Private Loans
  • Nurse Corps

Additional Financial Aid for St. Margaret Nursing Students

St. Margaret honors outstanding nursing students and graduates through various awards.

The Jean L. Hoover Memorial Scholarship

This fund is in honor of Mrs. Hoover, a beloved faculty member of the School of Nursing who valued quality education for nursing students. Her passion was bedside nursing and excellent patient care.

We award this scholarship, upon completion of the first year of the nursing program, based on:

  • Academic success
  • Clinical performance
  • Professional conduct

The Virginia Carpenter Shaw Memorial Nursing Scholarship

The Virginia Carpenter Shaw Memorial Nursing Scholarship intends to encourage excellence among nursing students.

In her honor, we award a generous scholarship during the St. Margaret nursing program based on

  • Academic performance
  • Clinical excellence
  • Professional conduct

Graduation Awards at St. Margaret Nursing School

We determine graduation awards by the grade point average in the nursing program.

The St. Margaret School of Nursing graduate awards are:

  • Caroline Fisher Award for highest academic achievement.
  • Nancy Ann Brown Award for second highest academic achievement.
  • Dorothy S. Hoehl Award for third highest academic achievement.

Contact Us

For financial aid help and more about St. Margaret School of Nursing please contact: 

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Kristin J. Dershem, MEd
Financial Aid Supervisor 
sonfanorth@upmc.edu
Phone: 412-784-4993
Fax: 412-784-4813

 

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Robert Clemens
Financial Aid Coordinator
sonfanorth@upmc.edu
Phone: 412-784-4993
Fax: 412-784-4813

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