The sources of these grants vary and availability of state grants differs according to the starting date of the program. Here is a list of the grants most often available. While it is understood that students are not encouraged to borrow any more than is absolutely necessary to cover expenses, most students will avail themselves of loans to help finance their Hopkins education. Some loans are deferrable until completion of the nursing program. With these, no interest accrues and payments need not be made while the student is enrolled at least half-time.
Interest does accrue on some loans while the student is still in school.
While most financial aid is based on need, many students also benefit from awards based on merit. Here is a partial listing of available scholarship programs . Some area hospitals offer limited employment opportunities to nursing students who have successfully completed the first term of their educational program. Students who receive tuition assistance benefits must complete the necessary paperwork with the School of Nursing Business Office and their employee benefits office. The Office of Student Financial Services must be notified by the student of any tuition benefits received.