Learner Experience
Military and Veterans
- Military and Veteran Scholarships/Financial Assistance:Application Costs for Military and Veteran LearnersMilitary and Veteran Cost Adjustments for Non-Matriculated Non-Degree Seeking LearnersMilitary and Veteran Credit Transfer and Withdrawal Refund PolicyCost of Attendance Per CreditTo Begin the Financial Aid Process
Military and Veteran Scholarships/Financial Assistance:
Click the buttons below for financial assistance and scholarships available to our veterans and active members.
Application Costs for Military and Veteran Learners
The application fee is waived for all Nightingale College’s active duty servicemembers and veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, unless transferring in pharmacology credit where only a $50 application fee will be assessed.
Military and Veteran Cost Adjustments for Non-Matriculated Non-Degree Seeking Learners
Tuition for non-matriculated non-degree seeking learners who are Active Duty and Reserve Members of the U.S. Armed Forces is $250 per academic semester credit plus the applicable course fees ($100 per course) only for the GE courses COM 301, ENG 120, HUM 110, MAT 100, PSY 201, and SOC 220.
Servicemembers may take up to five (5) of the aforementioned courses at the stated tuition rate.
Military and Veteran Credit Transfer and Withdrawal Refund Policy
Credit Transfer Policy
To learn about our credit transfer policies and deadline, please visit the Credit Transfer page.
Withdrawal Refund Policy
New military and veteran learners who begin attending and withdraw from an academic program after the enrollment cancellation period and continuing military and veteran learners who withdraw from an academic program after starting in a new academic semester will be subject to pro-rata tuition charges.
This includes military learners who are deployed while in school. The refund will be calculated based on the week of the last day of attendance in an academic program.
Cost of Attendance Per Credit
To learn about our Cost of Attendance Per Credit, please visit the Tuition and Aid page.
To Begin the Financial Aid Process
- Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by clicking here. You will need to make a FSA ID before filling out the FAFSA by going here.
- View the available scholarships offered by Nightingale College and access additional resources by clicking here.
- Go to the FASTChoice website to compare private student loans.
- View the VA’s benefits available to qualified military servicemembers and veterans by clicking here.
Priority for administrative processing will be given to learners who submit their finalized FAFSA application 8 weeks prior to the start of each semester. Learners who submit after this date will still be processed, but processing times may vary depending on the submission date and available resources.
VA State Licensure Requirements:
Download the VA State Licensure Requirements:
Military and Veteran Resources
Contacts for Financial Aid/VA Certifying Officials and the Learner Support Services Counselor who specialize in assisting military and veteran learners:
Financial Aid/VA Certifying Officials
Please contact vaprocessing@nightingale.edu or call reception at 801-689-2160 for the following assistance:
- Payments
- Completion of Forms
- General Questions
- Invoicing
Learner Support Services Counselor
Please contact learnerservices@nightingale.edu or call reception at 801-689-2160 for the following assistance:
- Academic Counseling
- Financial Aid Counseling
- Job Search Support
- Other Student Support Services
*Note: The Department of Defense and the Department of the Army are neither affiliated with nor endorse Nightingale College.
Military and Veteran Support Services
(Mental Health/Life/Other support):
Below are some important resources for our military/veteran students and alumni for their mental health, life, and other support that you may need.
Nurse Practitioner School- Opportunities for Military Nurses
Our team at NursePractitionerSchools.com created a guide detailing information all about careers in military nursing. It covers key skills to being a military nurse, career paths by military branch, and frequently asked questions that would be beneficial for students looking to be employed in the healthcare space.
Make The Connection
Created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Make The Connection is your #1 resource for behavioral health treatment in your area. You are not alone, click this link to find your local behavioral health treatment in your area today.
Lifeline for Vets
Created by the National Veterans Foundation (NVF), Lifeline for Vets give veterans and military students with resources for crisis hotlines, homelessness, and benefits information. For more information, click here.
National Resource Directory (NRD)
Developed by the Defense Health Agency’s Recovery Coordination Program, the NRD was created for wounded warriors, Service Members, Veterans, their families, and caregivers to programs and services that support them. Click here for more information.
Onlinetherapy.com
Onlinetherapy.com provides a resource that dives into veteran mental health care and shares the most effective, affordable, and convenient online therapy services for veterans. For more information, click here.
Military One Source:
Funded by the Department of Defense, Military One Source provides veterans, and active members all the services that the Department of Veteran Affairs offers. Click here to find available programs and financial assistance.
Resume Templates
Transitioning from military to civilian employment can be a daunting process. According to a LinkedIn report, 67% of veterans say they struggle to explain how their military experience translates to civilian job qualifications. To help address this challenge, click here for Military Resume Examples from the resumetemplates.com platform. This resource offers tailored examples and expert advice to help veterans translate their unique skills and experiences into resumes that resonate with civilian employers. It also includes industry-specific templates, tips for showcasing leadership, and guidance on articulating technical skills.
Military and Veteran Spouse/Families:
Military spouses and families have their own struggles. Below are websites that help balance the scale a bit with resources of benefits specifically for military spouses and families.
Military Benefits
Many programs are provided automatically upon entrance to military service or marriage to a service member. Click this link to read about the top five benefits that are not automatically provided but provided to military spouses and families.
Going Back to School as a Military Spouse
Going back to school is extremely rewarding. Click this link to read more about how being a military spouse can benefit you as a student.
Retirement Benefits for Military Spouses
Retirement signifies the end of the a long road. Click this link to read about the retirement benefits that you may qualify for as a military spouse.
Pre-deployment Check List:
- Official orders
- I have sent official orders to each instructor.
- If enrolled in an EL course, I have sent official orders to schedule support (schedulesupport@nightingale.edu)
- Academic
- I have met with each facilitator regarding my military related absence.
- I have created an individualized plan with each instructor to stay caught up/get caught up on course work during/after my absence.
- EL Courses
- If enrolled in an EL course, I have connected with schedule support (schedulesupport@nightingale.edu) to ensure my DFCs are not scheduled during my absence.
- If my DFCs are scheduled during my absence, I have notified schedule support regarding rescheduling my DFCs (schedulsupport@nightingale.edu).
- If enrolled in an EL course, I have connected with my EL instructor to ensure I will not miss VCBCs during my absence.
- If I will miss VCBCs during my absence, I have connected with my instructor and created a plan to attend makeup VCBCs.
- Testing
- If I am enrolled in a HESI course (BSN 215, BSN 225, BSN 246, BSN 266, BSN 315, BSN 366), and will be absent/without internet during weeks 13 or 15 of the semester, I have notified my course instructor and HESI support (hesisupport@nightingale.edu).
- Learner Funding
- If you have questions or concerns regarding your GI bill, VA benefits, or how your tuition payments could be impacted by your absence, please contact the Nightingale Bursar's Office (bursar@nightingale.edu)
- LSS
- I have met with my LSS counselor regarding my military related absence.
- Technical Support
- If planning to complete course work while traveling overseas, I have reached out to support@nightingale.edu to ensure I will still have access to my courses.