Financial Aid

We are pleased to be able to offer students the opportunity to apply for several institutional scholarships coordinated by Saint Anthony College of Nursing. We are grateful to all the donors whose generous contributions continue to assist our nursing students fund their education.

For questions about any scholarship, please email us at scholarships@sacn.edu.

SACN Scholarships

• Nursing Legacy Endowment Scholarship
  Download a list of Nursing Legacy Endowment Scholarship donors.
• Doris & Albert Von Morpurgo Scholarship
  Read Doris's story.
• Ina M. Cholke & Olga Dean Bullard Scholarship
• Alumni Association Scholarship

Apply Online for an ASCN Scholarship

External Scholarships

• 25 Helpful Grants for Nursing School
  
• Abbott and Fenner Scholarship
• American Association of Colleges of Nursing
• B. Davis Scholarship
• Catholic Scholarships
• Central for Rural Health
• Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
• Fastweb
• Health Resources & Service Administration - Nurse Corp Scholarship
• Health Resources & Service Administration - Nurse Corp Loan Repayment
• Johnson and Johnson's Campaign for Nursing's Future
• Nurse Journal Scholarships
• NursingScholarship.us
• Nursing Schools Near Me
• Scholarships.com
• SmartStudent Guide Scholarships
• Veteran's Aid Org Scholarship

Federal Pell Grant

• Does not need to be repaid (unless you withdraw from school and owe a refund)
• Can be used for tuition, fees, living expenses
• This grant is based on financial need
• Amount of award is calculated by the college based on information from the FAFSA
• Awarded to undergraduate students-those who haven't earned a bachelor's or graduate degree
• Amounts can change yearly
• Maximum award for 2024-2025 is $7395
• Does not need to be repaid (unless you withdraw from school and owe a refund)
• This grant is based on financial need
• This need based grant can only be used by Illinois residents attending an approved Illinois school or one of the four military service academies
• Pays tuition and mandatory fees
• Awarded to undergraduate students-those who haven't earned a bachelor's or graduate degree
• Amounts can change yearly
• Estimated maximum award as approved by State Officials

There are two types of Federal Stafford loans: subsidized and unsubsidized. The Federal Stafford loans are low-interest loans the student takes out on his/her behalf. To apply online go to Studentloans.gov

Terms and Conditions

Terms and conditions of Federal Student Loans (Direct and Direct PLUS Loans) are listed on the Master Promissory Note signed by a borrower accepting the loan at Studentloans.gov
All Direct Loan information will be submitted to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) and will be accessible to guarantee agencies, lenders, schools and servicers.

Entrance and Exit Counseling

To complete your student loan entrance or exit counseling, please use the following links:

Entrance counseling

Exit Counseling

Direct Subsidized Loan (subsidized - need based)

Students may borrow up to $5,500/year, depending on need.

Direct Unsubsidized Loan (unsubsidized - non-need based)

Students may use the unsubsidized loan to reach that portion of the $5,500 that they did not qualify for under the subsidized program. An additional $2,000 unsubsidized may be borrowed by dependent students for a total of $7,500. Independent student may borrow a maximum of $12,500 between the two programs. THE UNSUBSIDIZED PROGRAM REQUIRES THAT THE STUDENT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE INTEREST WHILE IN SCHOOL.

Direct PLUS Loans for Parents 

Parent PLUS loans for undergraduate students with dependency status. Supporting application required through the Department of Education.

Graduate/Professional PLUS Students

Graduate students only. Supporting application required through the Department of Education.

Private/Alternative Loans

These are available to students to help pay the gap in their financial aid. These loans must be repaid, so only borrow what you need.

Historical List that students have previously used include:
FASTChoice-GREATLAKES

The inclusion of a loan product or lender on this site does not imply endorsement.  We do not endorse any loan products or lenders.  Borrower can choose any lender.

• Entrance Counseling
• Exit Counseling
• Typically have a higher interest rate
• Interest rates/fees based on credit rating
• May require a co-signer
• Not Federally funded
• Cannot be consolidated with Federal Stafford Loans
  
   

Saint Anthony College of Nursing has been approved to provide Veterans Education Benefits by the State Approving Agency for Veterans Education, Illinois Department of Veteran Affairs.

For more information regarding the education benefits, please contact the Financial Aid Office.

• Vet's Gov
  
• Return of Tuition Assistance Policy
• Illinois AM Vets
  
• Veteran Aid Org
  
• ebenefits
• Veterans Crisis Line
  
• US Department of Veteran Affairs
  
• Illinois Department of Veteran Affairs
  
  

Saint Anthony College of Nursing is approved by the Illinois State Approving Agency to certify eligible applicants for educational benefits under the Veterans Entitlement Programs: Titles 10 and 38.

To obtain further information about Veteran benefits, student may contact:

Christian Avila
Financial Aid Assistant
School Certifying Official (SCO) VA Education Benefits
Phone: (815) 282-7900 ext. 27613
Email:financialaid@sacn.edu

For further information please click here to visit the VA office web site.

• Title 10 - Chapter 1606 - Montgomery G.I. Bill® - Selected Reserve
• Title 10 - Chapter 1607 - Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP)
• Title 38 - Chapter 30 - Montgomery G.I. Bill® - Active Duty
• Title 38 - Chapter 32 - VEAP - Veterans Educational Assistance Program
• Title 38 - Chapter 33 - Post 9/11 GI Bill®
• Title 38 - Chapter 35 - Dependent's Educational Benefits

Tuition Assistance

• Air Force
  
• Army
• Marine Corps
  
• Navy
• Coast Guard

Speak with your ESO or Education Counselor within your military service prior to enrolling with the College of Nursing

Process for Tuition Assistance Benefit

Upload your degree plan to your military branch portal or submit it to your local Base Education Office for approval. When your TA application has been approved and you receive your TA authorization, notify the Financial Aid Coordinator at Saint Anthony College of Nursing. The Coordinator will review your document and confirm the approved courses you have entered. The expected TA amount will be applied as a credit on your account and will reduce the amount of tuition for which you are responsible. The Bursar will generate a voucher to request your TA funds after the institutional refund period.

This section does not apply to OSF Mission partners approved under the guild benefit.

A $300.00 deposit is required, at registration, if you defer any portion of your tuition.  If a class(s) is dropped the deferment status may change.

If your employer offers tuition or educational reimbursement, we will defer that amount until the end of the semester, upon employer notification. You will be required to pay the remaining balance above the benefit reimbursement, by the first day of class. The deferred balance will be due, in full, 30 days after grades are posted.

It is the student's responsibility to submit the required documents to their Human Resource Department. The reimbursement benefit is usually paid to the student directly.

Balances not paid within the 30 days will be subject to the 1% monthly interest charge.

Always check with your employer to see what type of tuition reimbursement you and/or your parents may qualify for.