Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP)
Funding Amount
Up to 85% of loan principal and interest cancellation
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
Foundation
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- Students from across the United States
Other requirements
- Must be enrolled in one of Nebraska Methodist College's advanced nursing degree programs
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
- Doctor of Education (EdD)
Overview
Purpose: To help address the growing demand for qualified nursing faculty by providing financial support to students pursuing advanced nursing degrees who commit to nursing education careers.
Eligibility
- Must be enrolled in one of Nebraska Methodist College's advanced nursing degree programs:
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
- Doctor of Education (EdD)
- Must intend to become a nurse educator upon program completion
- Available to students from across the United States
Award Details
- Coverage: Tuition, fees, and books
- Study Format: Available for part-time or full-time enrollment
- Loan Forgiveness: Students may qualify for cancellation of up to 85% of loan principal and interest in exchange for four consecutive years as a full-time faculty member at an accredited school of nursing
Geographic Scope
- Available to students from across the United States
- Helps address nursing shortage at local, regional, state, and national levels
Program Contact
- Marla Kniewel, MSN, EdD, RN, Director of the MSN program
- Nebraska Methodist College
- 720 N. 87th Street, Omaha, NE 68114
- (402) 354-7000
Background
The program was established to address the aging population and changes in healthcare that escalate demand for more nurses. Additional nursing faculty are needed to provide education for the next generation of nurses.How to Apply
How to Apply
1. Download the NFLP Information Guide - Visit the Nebraska Methodist College website to download the comprehensive Nurse Faculty Loan Program Guide
2. Verify Eligibility - Review the guide to confirm you meet qualification requirements
3. Enroll in Eligible Program - Complete admission to one of the following programs:
- MSN (Master of Science in Nursing)
- DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice)
- EdD (Doctor of Education)
4. Contact Program Director - Reach out to Marla Kniewel, MSN, EdD, RN, or the NMC Financial Aid Office for:
- Application materials
- Additional program details
- Questions about loan terms and forgiveness conditions
- Program admission documentation
- Financial aid application (FAFSA recommended)
- Any additional documentation requested in the NFLP Info Guide
Required Materials
- Email: admissions@methodistcollege.edu or financial aid office contact
- Phone: (402) 354-7000
- Address: 720 N. 87th Street, Omaha, NE 68114
Contact for Applications
What Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990 filing, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2023
- 1
- Total given
- $435K
- Median grant
- $435K
- By dollars: Nebraska 100%. Top recipient cities: Omaha, NE.
Example grants
Nebraska Methodist Hospital Foundation · Omaha, NE
Scholarship fund
$435K
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Fields of Work
- Healthcare
- Workforce development
- Teacher development
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