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 nursing program or its accelerated nursing program;
  • or are accepted to the 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.