Financial Aid and Scholarships
Invest in Your Future With Duke Nursing Financial Aid
Duke University School of Nursing offers some of the highest rated and most respected undergraduate, graduate and doctoral nursing degrees in the country, and we want to ensure that every deserving student has a chance to experience what sets us apart from other universities. Your Duke nursing degree is an investment in yourself and the future of innovative, equitable health care. To make your education more accessible, we offer a variety of nursing financial aid options, including scholarship opportunities for students in our Master of Nursing (MN), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs.
Note: Federal financial aid and scholarships from Duke School of Nursing are not available for specialty certificate students. However, you can explore alternative options, including a payment plan through the Bursar Office or private student loans.
Embrace a culture of excellence, innovation, and commitment to equitable and inclusive care with Duke’s Master’s Entry to the Practice of Nursing program (MEPN), which awards a Master of Nursing MN degree.
Duke School of Nursing recognizes the financial commitment associated with pursuing your bachelor’s degree in nursing, which is why we offer merit- and need-based scholarships for select ABSN students. Scholarships up to full tuition are awarded in the first semester of the program and continue at the same amount for all four semesters.
As part of our mission to meet the needs of nurse practitioners nationwide, Duke School of Nursing offers a variety of financial aid options for MSN students. These include merit- and need-based scholarships up to full tuition for select MSN students. There are also federal student loan options to fully fund your MSN degree.
A Doctor of Nursing Practice degree isn’t just an educational credential; it’s a powerful investment in your future and the future of health care. We recognize the financial commitment involved, and Duke is dedicated to making your journey more attainable. We offer a variety of financial aid options for students, including a merit-based scholarship and federal loan opportunities for your DNP degree.
Ph.D. student tuition and 12-month stipends are fully funded for up to five years. As a Ph.D. student, you’ll receive a competitive package that should provide financial support (tuition, stipend, health insurance) for the majority of the time you are registered and working toward your degree. PhD students are supported in various ways, including funding from the School of Nursing, Graduate School and other governmental and private sources.