Find Herzing-provided and external scholarship and grant opportunities from many different sources.
Scholarships and grants are an excellent option for covering expenses related to attending Herzing University. Typically, scholarships and grants do not need to repaid which helps reduce educational debt after leaving school.
Scholarship Search Guide
Quick tips and links to national scholarship websites to support your scholarship search.
Federal Grant Options
Applying for Title IV aid
Anyone interested in applying for financial aid should begin by filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Visit https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa to complete your FAFSA today!
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The FAFSA Process graphic—Walks through the process of preparing for, completing, and submitting a FAFSA form. This includes info on what happens after the form is submitted. You can also visit https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/filling-out for more information.
Herzing University’s school code is: 009621
Eligibility for Title IV aid
In general, students may be eligible for Title IV aid if the following provisions apply:
- The student is enrolled as a regular student in a Title IV-eligible program.
- The student is a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
- The student meets the need requirements specified.
- The student makes satisfactory academic progress toward completing their program. Please visit the following URL to find information regarding Herzing University’s satisfactory academic progress (SAP) policy: http://www.herzing.edu/university-policy-statements
- The student is not in default on a Title IV loan received at any institution.
- The student has not met or exceeded aggregate loan limits.
- The student is not concurrently receiving Title IV financial aid from another institution of higher education.
- The student has not met or exceeded Pell lifetime eligibility limits.
- The student does not owe a refund or repayment on a Federal Pell Grant, ACG, National SMART Grant, or Federal SEOG.
- For additional eligibility requirements please see https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/grants
Information regarding disbursements
All Federal Grant disbursements will begin 10 days after the start of each qualifying student’s award period. Funds are applied directly to students' ledger accounts. If available, excess funds will be released within 14 days after Herzing University receives the funds from the Department of Education. The cost of required textbooks are included in applicable fees, therefore Title IV eligible students will not receive early disbursements of the Federal Pell Grant.
Please contact the Financial Aid Department for further information.
Federal Pell Grant
Federal Pell Grants are given to undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need. Students are required to fill out a FAFSA to qualify. For more information regarding eligibility requirements, criteria for selection, amounts awarded, and procedures on how to apply please visit the following Federal Student Aid website: https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/grants/pell
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants are awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional financial need. Students must be Pell eligible undergraduate students with an EFC of 0 or a maximum SAI of 0 in the applicable award year. Students are required to fill out a FAFSA to qualify. For more information regarding eligibility requirements, criteria for selection, amounts awarded, and procedures on how to apply please visit the following Federal Student Aid website: https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/grants/fseog
State Scholarship and Grant Options
TopAlabama State Grants only apply to students enrolled at the Herzing University- Birmingham campus. Herzing University is approved to award students with the following grants. Please contact the Financial Aid Department for further information.
Alabama Student Assistance Program
For more information regarding eligibility requirements, criteria for selection, amounts awarded, and procedures on how to apply please visit the following Alabama Commission on Higher Education website: https://www.ache.edu/index.php/grants-scholarships-amstep/
Florida State Grants only apply to students enrolled at the Herzing University- Orlando and Tampa campuses. Herzing University is approved to award students with the following grants. Please contact the Financial Aid Department for further information.
Effective Access to Student Education (EASE) Program
For more information regarding eligibility requirements, criteria for selection, amounts awarded and procedures on how to apply please visit the following Florida Department of Education website: https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/PDF/factsheets/EASE.pdf
EASE Accountability Metrics
Florida Bright Futures
For more information regarding eligibility requirements, criteria for selection, amounts awarded, and procedures on how to apply please visit the following Florida Department of Education website: https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/SAPBFMAIN/SAPBFMAIN
Florida Student Assistance Grant
For more information regarding eligibility requirements, criteria for selection, amounts awarded, and procedures on how to apply please visit the following Florida Department of Education website: https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/PDF/factsheets/FSAG.pdf
José Martí Scholarship Challenge Grant Fund
For more information regarding eligibility requirements, criteria for selection, amounts awarded, and procedures on how to apply please visit the following Florida Department of Education website: https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/PDF/factsheets/JoseMarti.pdf
Scholarships for Children and Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Veterans
For more information regarding eligibility requirements, criteria for selection, amounts awarded, and procedures on how to apply please visit the following Florida Department of Education website: https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/PDF/factsheets/CSDDV.pdf
Louisiana State Aid programs only apply to students enrolled at the Herzing University – New Orleans campus. Herzing University is approved to award students with the following grants. Please contact the Financial Aid Department for further information.
Minnesota State Grants only apply to students enrolled at the Herzing University- Minneapolis campus. Herzing University is approved to award students with the following grants. Please contact the Financial Aid Department for further information.
Minnesota Child Care Grant
For more information regarding eligibility requirements, criteria for selection, amounts awarded, and procedures on how to apply please visit the following Minnesota Office of Higher Education website: http://www.ohe.state.mn.us/mPg.cfm?pageID=140
Minnesota Dream Act Program
For more information regarding eligibility requirements, criteria for selection, amounts awarded and procedures on how to apply please visit the following Minnesota Office of Higher Education website: https://www.ohe.state.mn.us/mPg.cfm?pageID=2056
Minnesota Fostering Independence Program
For more information regarding eligibility requirements, criteria for selection, amounts awarded and procedures on how to apply please visit the following Minnesota Office of Higher Education website: https://www.ohe.state.mn.us/mPg.cfm?pageID=2491
Minnesota Indian Scholarship
For more information regarding eligibility requirements, criteria for selection, amounts awarded, and procedures on how to apply please visit the following Minnesota Office of Higher Education website: http://www.ohe.state.mn.us/mPg.cfm?pageID=149
Minnesota State Grant
For more information regarding eligibility requirements, criteria for selection, amounts awarded, and procedures on how to apply please visit the following Minnesota Office of Higher Education website: http://www.ohe.state.mn.us/mPg.cfm?pageID=138
Ohio State Grants only apply to students enrolled at the Herzing University- Akron and Herzing University- Toledo campuses. Herzing University is approved to award students with the following grant. Please contact the Financial Aid Department for further information.
Ohio College Opportunity Grant
For more information regarding eligibility requirements, criteria for selection, amounts awarded, and procedures on how to apply please visit the following Ohio Higher Education website: https://highered.ohio.gov/educators/financial-aid/sgs/ocog
Wisconsin State Grants only apply to Wisconsin residents, enrolled at the Herzing University - Online, Herzing University - Brookfield, Herzing University - Kenosha, and Herzing University - Madison campuses. Herzing University is approved to award the following grants to students who qualify. Please contact the Financial Aid Department for further information.
Wisconsin Grant
The Wisconsin Grant program provides grant assistance to undergraduate, Wisconsin residents enrolled at least half-time in degree or certificate programs at nonprofit, independent colleges or universities based in Wisconsin. Awards are based on financial need and partially based on that portion of tuition in excess of UW-Madison tuition. The maximum award amount is established annually by HEAB. Eligibility cannot exceed ten semesters. To apply, students must complete the FAFSA prior to HEAB’s waitlist date. For more information, contact the Financial Aid Department or visit http://heab.wisconsin.gov/.
Indian Student Assistance Grant
Awards under this program are made to Wisconsin residents who are at least 25% Native American and are undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in degree or certificate programs. To apply, students must complete the FAFSA and Indian Student Assistance Grant Application. Award amounts vary, but cannot exceed $1,100. If you think you may qualify, please contact the Financial Aid Department to obtain an application.
Minority Undergraduate Retention Grant
Awards under this program are made to Wisconsin resident minority undergraduates, excluding first year students, enrolled at least half-time. According to the statutes, a minority student is defined as a student who is either an African American; American Indian; Hispanic; or Southeast Asian from Laos, Cambodia, or Vietnam admitted to the U.S. after December 31, 1975. Award amounts vary, but cannot exceed $2,500. To apply, students must complete the FAFSA and be nominated by Herzing. Please note: Herzing University receives a limited allocation of funds for the Minority Undergraduate Retention Grant, and not all students who meet basic eligibility requirements for this grant will be able to receive grant funds.
Hearing & Visually Handicapped Student Grant
The Handicapped Student Grant Program was established to provide funding for undergraduate Wisconsin residents, enrolled at least half-time, that show financial need and have a severe or profound hearing or visual impairment. For purposes of this grant the hearing loss must be 40 decibels or greater in the better ear and/or the vision loss must be 20/200 or less in the better eye or the field of vision must be 20 degrees or less in the better eye. Award amounts vary, but cannot exceed $2,500. To apply, students must complete the FAFSA and Hearing & Visually Handicapped Student Grant Application. If you think you may qualify, please contact the Financial Aid Department to obtain an application.
Academic Excellence Scholarship
Academic Excellence Scholarships are awarded to Wisconsin high school seniors who have the highest grade point average in each public and private high school throughout the State of Wisconsin. In order to receive a scholarship, a student must be enrolled on a full-time basis by September 30th of the academic year following the academic year in which he or she was designated as a scholar, at a participating University of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Technical College, or independent institution in the state. Students must be continually enrolled from term to term and maintain at least a 3.00 cumulative GPA. There is no application process – recipients are designated by their high school based on GPA. Award amount is $2,250 per year, to be applied towards tuition. Eligibility cannot exceed 8 semesters.
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Herzing Provided Scholarship and Grant Options
Herzing University offers several scholarships and grants designed to benefit students. These may be awarded based on academic achievement, financial need, community affiliations, or external opportunities and do not have to be repaid. An application and supporting documentation may be required to determine eligibility. Please contact the Financial Aid Department to obtain an application, determine your eligibility, or request additional details.
As we review scholarship applications, we strive to uphold a diverse, equitable and inclusive review process that ensures a fair recipient selection. We are aware of the potential biases that can affect our goal of an equitable process, and are committed to working together as a University to reduce the impact of bias through training, acknowledgment, and civil discourse.
Available to applicants who attended a college or university that closed within the last 12 months and were attending within 120 days of the school closure date
Must be enrolled in a comparable program at Herzing University, submit a copy of an official transcript from the closed school, and complete the Closed School Discharge Disclosure
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Closed School Discharge Disclosure
The Crisis Support Grant is an emergency grant for active students experiencing a financial crisis
GPA requirements must be met. All applicants must be actively enrolled in a degree-seeking program, have a record of good conduct, and financial standing with the university
Immediately upon approval
All Herzing University students are eligible to apply via the formal application process outlined below. Students must apply prior to the start of either semester in their last academic year before graduation. The application period is open during the summer semester.
An application including a personal statement, letters of recommendation, and examples of community service is required. In addition, the scholarship review committee may review GPA and unmet financial need as part of eligibility criteria.
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Available to applicants in any program that demonstrate a financial need and are unable to cover the cost of attendance with alternative resources in their final academic year
Must submit an application and have used all financial resources in the final academic year resulting in a gap in financial resources
Final academic year
Herzing University Completion Grant Application
Available to applicants in any program that demonstrate a financial need, who are unable to cover cost of attendance with alternative resources
Must show financial need and are unable to cover cost of attendance with alternative resources
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Dean's List and President's list students
Must be enrolled in an Associate or Bachelor program, on the Dean's or President's list, and submit an application.
Semester after selection
This program designed to provide financial support to nursing students while in school that are williing to work in a critical shortage facility after graduation.
Must be a U.S. citizen (born or naturalized), a national, or a permanent resident; accepted or enrolled as a student in a nursing degree program at a United States accredited school of nursing; begin classes no later than September 30; do not have any federal overdue federal loan debt, judgment liens, or existing service commitment.
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Eligible applicants are encouraged to apply at https://bhw.hrsa.gov/funding/app…
Must be a Herzing graduate who has re-enrolled in a higher-level degree and remain enrolled in the desired program
Must be enrolled at least half-time for the duration of the program
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Must be an international student attending HU through an agreement with a school/agency in your home country
Must either be attending a resident campus as F-1 student or enrolled in an online modality study through an established school partnership
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Must be an eligible AmeriCorps Alumni who is enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree seeking program
Must submit a payment request for an eligible institution through their individual account in 'My AmeriCorps'
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Yellow ribbon may be given to veterans entitled to the maximum benefit rate for Post-911
100% CH 33 eligible
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Honorably discharged veterans, severely injured servicemembers, family members of Active Duty Servicemembers and Severely Injured Servicemembers, active duty servicemembers in graduate-level programs, dependents of deceased servicemembers, public safety and first responder personnel
Proof of Veteran (DD-214), Active Duty, or injured status is required.
Proof of active and current employment as public safety personnel or first responder
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Active Duty Servicemembers in undergraduate programs and National Guard or Reserves activated or actively training and drilling in preparation for potential activation
Proof of active duty status is required
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ASN or BSN: Must have completed the TEAS Assessment with a score of 78+ MSN: must have a 3.8+ GPA upon entering the program.
Applicants in the ASN and BSN, must maintain a 3.0 GPA while enrolled.
Applicants in the MSN program must maintain a 3.5 GPA.
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Employees of a business participating in the Herzing Partnerships Program.
Proof of active and current employment or association with partner organization
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The E.C. Styberg Scholarship is awarded to recipients enrolled full-time pursuing their degree as a resident of Racine or Kenosha county.
Must be Racine or Kenosha County residents pursuing a degree in business administration and management or other majors related to manufacturing. In addition, applicants must be full-time undergraduates in good academic standing who demonstrate financial need.
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Recipients must be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate program for the Fall with a Herzing University campus located within Wisconsin.
Applicant's background must reflect one or more of the components as determined by the UPS Foundation and CIC's First Opportunity Program: first generation student, low-income, minority; or new American student.
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The program is designed to provide financial support for women that demonstrate leadership potential, initiative, and excellent communication skills and are pursuing a career or have an interest in public service, government, and/or the political process.
To be considered for this scholarship, an applicant must be actively enrolled as a full-time or part-time undergraduate student in good academic standing and plan to enroll in the Fall. In addition, an applicant must be a female resident of Wisconsin and have a financial need as determined by Herzing University based on eligibility for the Pell Grant.
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Rath Distinguished Scholarship is awarded based on academic achievement, merit, and leadership.
Must be an actively enrolled student in good standing. If an entering first year student, the scholarship applicants must have graduated among the top 25 percent of their high school class. If a sophomore, junior, or senior, applicants must have demonstrated academic excellence by maintaining a grade point average of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent). In addition, scholarship recipients are to demonstrate strong campus and community leadership. Applicants must be enrolled through the Fall semester. Scholars must be U.S. citizens; Wisconsin residents preferred.
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Funding Opportunities for Nursing Students
The purpose of this brochure is to improve degree completion and loan repayment success by providing education and funding options to students enrolled in nursing, behavioral health, and other healthcare programs. This brochure includes information about funding resources that can help reduce educational debt, including loan forgiveness, scholarships, and grants. Please note that certain opportunities mentioned in the brochure may involve a service commitment (your agreement to work in your career field at an eligible facility for a specified number of years).
Additional Educational Grant Opportunities
Herzing University is honored to have the opportunity to offer students additional educational grant opportunities to assist in reducing the financial burden of attending school. The below opportunities are available for select programs and at select locations. Contact the Student Services Department with questions about eligibility for any of these additional educational grant opportunities.
Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Grant
Candidate Description
For students enrolled in Herzing New Orleans Campus in qualifying programs that provide certifications leading to high-quality, vertical career trajectory in jobs in Jefferson Parish and the surrounding DRA region.
Eligibility Requirements
Students living in the Jefferson Parish or neighboring parishes located within the DRA, including LaFourche, St. Charles, Orleans, Plaquemines, St Bernard, and St. Tammany.
Students newly enrolled in one of the following programs:
- Sterile Processing Diploma (SPD)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Master of Science in Nursing Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Degree
Special consideration will be given to dislocated workers in the hospitality and energy industries and incumbent RNs interested in entering the mental health field.
Amount
Varies based on program and other eligibility criteria
Disbursements
Varies based on program and other eligibility criteria
Every Experience Counts Grant
Candidate Description
Scholars interested in pursuing a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree to utilize in a career working with medically underserved and underfunded communities can receive $10,000 to be applied towards Herzing University tuition.
Eligibility Requirements
- Enrolled in Herzing University’s Master of Science in Nursing Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (MSNPMHNP) program as an RN-MSN or MSN student; completing all coursework and program requirements
- Maintain a minimum 3.25 GPA
- Prepare to enter Class NU 673 Psychiatric Mental Healthcare I
- Complete all required clinical placement at HRSA-eligible organization
- Participate in an integrative healthcare project with a focus on mental illness in a medically underserved area of the community
- Maintain one-year post-graduation employment status working with person in underserved and underfunded areas of the community
Amount
$10,000 total grant to be applied towards Herzing University tuition
Disbursement
Varies based on individual student schedule
Child Care Access Means Parents in School Program (CCAMPIS) Grant
Candidate Description
Available to student parents and primary caretakers of children 5 or younger to assist with the cost of keeping their children enrolled in a quality child care center.
Eligibility Requirements
- Enrolled in classes at Herzing University minimum of 6 credits/semester
- Maintain overall 2.0 GPA
- Eligible to receive a Federal Pell Grant
- Primary caretaker for dependent child under the age of 5 or over the age of 5 and have a disability requiring constant care
- Have children enrolled in an approved licensed and accredited childcare center
- Apply for other childcare funding services (State Subsidized care, external scholarships, university scholarships, etc.)
Amount
Varies and is subject to change
Disbursement
Monthly paid directly to Child Care Center
Application