Bulletin 2000-2002

School of Nursing Nursing School (NU)
1111 Middle Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5107
Undergraduate Information: (317) 274-2806
Graduate Information: (317) 274-2806
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Financial Information

Information about financial resources for admitted graduate nursing students may be obtained from the

Office of Educational Services
School of Nursing 122
1111 Middle Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5107
telephone (317) 274-2806 A variety of financial resources are specific to graduate students.

School of Nursing Support

Professional Nurse Traineeships

Government stipends are available to students for a maximum of 36 months. Must be full-time students (Nursing Administration major students are not eligible). Application is due May 1 to Dr. Linda Finke, associate dean of graduate programs.

Fee Scholarship/Remissions, Teaching/ Research Assistantships

Students filling research assistant (RA) positions assist faculty in their research efforts and gain hands-on research experience. A limited number of teaching assistant (TA) positions are available. Students in these positions assist faculty in meeting their teaching responsibilities and gain teaching experience. The salary and teaching responsibilities depend on the type of position and on the student’s previous learning experiences. The requirements for and salaries of these positions are dependent on the project’s funding and on the student’s previous learning experiences. Every effort is made to provide fee scholarships for RAs and TAs in addition to the salary earned. Part-time and full-time admitted students are eligible. Only in-state tuition is paid. Application is due May 1 to Dr. Linda Finke, associate dean of graduate programs.

University Support

Financial support for graduate students, available from the IUPUI Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid, is primarily in the form of loans and Federal Graduate Work-Study employment. Eligibility for these programs is determined by financial need. Students must submit the forms to determine financial need annually by March 1. In addition to demonstrating financial need, students must be admitted and in a nursing graduate program for a minimum of 4 credit hours or half-time per semester. Further information can be obtained from the: Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid
Cavanaugh Hall 103
425 University Boulevard
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5145
telephone (317) 274-4162

University Fellowships

Graduate fellowships are available from Indiana University for full-time study during the first year. These awards are competitive. Ph.D. candidates are eligible and nominated by the IUSON.

IUPUI Educational Opportunity Fellowships

These fellowships are awarded to encourage graduate students who are enrolled at a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester and who have disadvantaged backgrounds to participate in graduate studies. Educational Opportunity Fellowships, which average $500 to $1,500 per year, are awarded on the basis of financial need and academic ability. The submission of a form to determine financial need is required.

Graduate Work-Study Positions

These positions are funded by the Federal Graduate Work-Study program; students are employed as clinical faculty members, learning lab instructors, or technical research assistants. Students must complete the required application forms by March 1 each year to establish eligibility for these awards. Fee scholarships may be provided in addition to salary earned.

Admitted nursing students may be eligible for other scholarships and short-term loans administered by the School of Nursing. For more information, contact the

Office of Educational Services
Graduate Counselor
School of Nursing 122
1111 Middle Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5107
telephone (317) 274-2806
 

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