Financial aid helps students, and their families, afford the costs of attending a post-secondary institution. This financial assistance covers educational expenses including, but not limited to, tuition, fees, room and board, books, supplies, transportation, and more.
Both AHN schools of nursing have received funds from the CARES Act, Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF). Learn more about these funds and view quarterly reports and monthly statements by visiting:
Before applying for financial aid, you’ll need to:
To understand your financial commitment, each of our nursing schools provides a Net Price Calculator to help you estimate your 1st year cost including financial aid.
There are several types of financial aid available to nursing students:
Loans are borrowed funds that must be repaid with interest. Repayment can often be deferred as long as a student remains enrolled at least half-time (6 credits). Students who are planning to borrow student loans to help cover the cost of a program must complete two forms, a Master Promissory Note and Entrance Counseling.
The Master Promissory Note (MPN) is a legal document you sign promising to repay student loan(s) and any accrued interest and fees to the U.S. Department of Education. In addition, it explains the terms and conditions of borrowing a student loan(s).
Entrance counseling ensures that you understand the responsibilities and obligations of borrowing a federal student loan. The Department of Education requires you to complete entrance counseling.
There are several types of student loans available to help students and/or parents fund their education.
Grants are funds that do not need to be repaid. There are federal and state grants which are based on financial need. A student’s grant eligibility is determined once they complete and have a valid FAFSA on file.
The state of Pennsylvania offers the following student grants:
Most scholarships are gifts and don’t have to be repaid. Scholarships are awarded to a student based on guidelines set by the scholarship organization. You may be eligible for scholarships found in listings at the following websites:
Additionally, each AHN School of Nursing offers their own scholarships for nursing students in their programs. For a list of these scholarships and eligibility details, visit:
Sarah Loomis
Director of Financial Aid
(412) 578-5530
Sarah.Loomis@ahn.org
Student Account Associate and Registration Coordinator, Title IX Coordinator
Rosanna Sarantinoudis
(412) 578-5537
Rosanna.Sarantinoudis@ahn.org
Student Account Associate and Registration Coordinator, Title IX Coordinator
Natalia Wassel
(412) 330-4766
Natalia.Wassel@ahn.org
