JB Pritzker, Governor, State of Illinois

Submit Applications for 2024-25 Nursing Education Scholarships No Later Than April 30

03/01/2024

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) is pleased to announce that the application for 2024-25 Nursing Education Scholarships (NES) is now available. Links included in this message provide access to program information and the online application.

Program Highlights

  • This program was designed to assist individuals who are pursuing a certificate in practical nursing, an associates degree in nursing, a hospital-based diploma in nursing or a bachelor’s or graduate degree in nursing and who demonstrate the greatest financial need among qualified students.
  • To be considered for funds during the 2024-25 academic year, the complete NES Application/Work Agreement/Promissory Note – along with either the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) or the Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid (Alternative Application) – must be submitted on or before Tuesday, April 30, 2024.
    • The application process must be completed each year an applicant wishes to receive funding, regardless of whether the applicant has received a previous award (renewal).
    • For complete NES applications submitted on or before April 30: if a signature is not provided at the time the application is submitted, applicants will have until the end of May to print, sign and submit the NES Application/Work Agreement/Promissory Note to ISAC.
  • An NES award will pay a portion of tuition and fee charges, plus – for full-time students only – a living allowance (previously referred to as a stipend).
  • The scholarship pays for coursework within the nursing curriculum, but does not pay for pre-requisite coursework.
  • The number of years for which NES funding may be received is based on the certificate, diploma, or degree being pursued.
  • Scholarship recipients must begin full- or part-time employment as a licensed practical or registered nurse in Illinois within six months of graduating, and remain employed for a period equivalent to the educational time supported by the scholarship.
    • If this commitment is not fulfilled, the scholarship converts to a loan, which must be repaid with interest.

Learn More

The following NES resources are available at the ISAC website (isac.org).

Questions?

If you have question regarding the NES application process, contact the ISAC Call Center.

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